Witcher fans are experiencing a remarkably eventful week, highlighted by the official release of The Witcher 3 Remastered. Developed by CD Projekt Red, the newly launched remaster introduces a comprehensive array of updates, quality-of-life fixes, and technical optimizations to the critically acclaimed, decade-old role-playing game. In a consumer-friendly move, the remaster is being distributed as a completely free upgrade for anyone who already owns the base game, while also bundling its two celebrated expansions—Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine—at no additional cost.
However, the arrival of the remaster is only part of the excitement currently rippling through the fantasy RPG’s dedicated community. Alongside the rollout of the updated base game, CD Projekt Red has turned its attention toward the horizon, offering a fresh, music-focused teaser for the franchise’s upcoming narrative expansion, The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past.
To build anticipation for the expansive new chapter, developer CD Projekt Red has partnered with Milan Records to release a dedicated extended play record. Titled The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past (Original Soundtrack Gamescom 2026 EP), the collection is now available across all major digital music streaming platforms. The EP features five original tracks pulled directly from the upcoming expansion’s score, giving fans their very first official auditory glimpse into the new region. These pieces were initially previewed during CD Projekt Red’s corporate and gameplay showcase at Gamescom earlier this year, generating significant buzz among franchise enthusiasts and video game music aficionados alike.
The musical landscape of The Witcher 3 has long been celebrated as one of the defining pillars of its immersive atmosphere, largely due to the work of lead composer Marcin Przybyłowicz, who returns with one track on the new EP. Alongside Przybyłowicz, the soundtrack introduces fresh creative voices to the franchise, including composers Magda Urbańska and Daniel Elms, who bring their own distinct artistic perspectives to the established sonic identity of the Continent.
Reflecting on the monumental task of contributing to the beloved universe, Urbańska shared insight into the creative process behind the expansion’s score. Creating music for Songs of the Past was described by the composer as an incredibly exciting endeavor, though it was simultaneously accompanied by a profound sense of responsibility. Urbańska noted that she vividly remembers the first time she experienced the musical score of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, recalling how deeply the compositions impacted her. According to the composer, that music was extraordinary when the game first launched and firmly retains that extraordinary quality to this day, making the prospect of adding to that legacy both daunting and deeply rewarding.
What We Know About The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past
As details surrounding the 2027 release slowly emerge, CD Projekt Red has clarified that Songs of the Past will follow the structural blueprint established by the game’s previous major DLCs. Much like the critically acclaimed Blood and Wine expansion, Songs of the Past will transport players to an entirely new, self-contained region. This fresh geographic setting will feature its own distinct narrative arc, populated by a slate of unfamiliar monsters, intricate side quests, and localized political and supernatural intrigues for the legendary witcher Geralt of Rivia to navigate.
In terms of scale, the expansion is slated to be roughly comparable in size to the expansive 2016 add-ons. Narrative-wise, the story will see a reluctant Geralt stepping out of retirement once again. His path will lead him far from familiar territories into the idyllic yet deeply troubled land of Letten. Once there, the white-haired protagonist will be tasked with untangling a complex web of mysteries to uncover a sinister secret lurking at the very core of the seemingly peaceful region.
A notable shift for this upcoming release involves the collaborative nature of its production. Unlike the base game and its initial two expansions, which were handled entirely in-house by CD Projekt Red, Songs of the Past is being developed in partnership with Fool’s Theory. The external studio is notably comprised of several industry veterans who previously worked on the original development of The Witcher 3, ensuring a seamless preservation of the franchise’s signature tone and mechanical feel. Fool’s Theory is also concurrently heading up the development of the anticipated Witcher 1 remake under the codename Canis Majoris.
While CD Projekt Red and Fool’s Theory have confirmed that Songs of the Past is scheduled to launch sometime in 2027, a precise release date has not yet been announced, leaving fans to pore over the newly released soundtrack and the freshly launched remaster as they await further updates.
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