# The Witcher 3’s New Expansion Gets Its First Look at gamescom
CD PROJEKT RED revealed the first look at The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past during gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25, 2026. The project is The Witcher 3’s third expansion, with Geralt exploring the new region of Letten.
Changes Confirmed in the Trailer
The official teaser trailer shows Geralt using a new chain-style weapon. The video also includes scenery from Letten, marking the first time since the expansion was announced that a new region and gameplay elements have been presented together.
The key takeaway from this reveal is the first confirmation of Letten and the new weapon, rather than the expansion’s complete contents.
The full story, ending, and other details cannot be confirmed from the released footage alone. The information currently confirmed is as follows.
- Expansion title: The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past
- Main character: Geralt
- New region: Letten
- Revealed gameplay element: A new chain-style weapon
- Co-developers: CD PROJEKT RED and Fool’s Theory
Release Window and Supported Platforms
Songs of the Past is scheduled to launch in 2027 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2. However, an exact release date has not yet been announced.
| Item | Currently confirmed details |
|---|---|
| Release window | Scheduled for 2027 |
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X\ |
| Exact release date | Not announced |
| Price | Not disclosed |
CD PROJEKT RED said it would hold guided presentations for Songs of the Past at gamescom 2026 from August 26 through 30. Attention is therefore focused on whether additional information will be revealed during the event following this first teaser. However, the official information currently available does not establish the exact release date or price.
What Has Been Confirmed So Far
Songs of the Past is The Witcher 3’s third expansion, scheduled for release in 2027. Its gamescom debut confirmed the new region of Letten and a chain-style weapon, but the release date and price remain unannounced. The officially confirmed platforms are PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch 2.