Witcher fans are experiencing a major wave of content this week, marked by significant updates, newly released musical previews, and fresh details regarding the franchise’s trajectory. CD Projekt Red has officially launched The Witcher 3 Remastered, introducing a comprehensive array of technical updates, quality-of-life fixes, and visual enhancements to the beloved decade-old role-playing game. The remaster is available as a free upgrade for existing owners of the base game, conveniently bundling its critically acclaimed expansions—Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine—at no additional cost.
Alongside the excitement surrounding the remaster, CD Projekt Red is continuing to build anticipation for its next major project: the upcoming expansion titled Songs of the Past. True to the studio’s tradition of prioritizing atmospheric and emotionally resonant audioscapes, the latest promotional push centers entirely on the project’s musical identity.
In collaboration with Milan Records, CD Projekt Red has released The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past (Original Soundtrack Gamescom 2026 EP) across all major digital music streaming services. The freshly minted extended play features five original tracks pulled directly from the upcoming expansion. These compositions initially debuted during CD Projekt Red’s promotional showcase at Gamescom earlier this year, immediately capturing the attention of franchise enthusiasts and music critics alike.
The composition credits for the EP bridge familiar franchise veterans with fresh creative talent. Composers Magda Urbańska and Daniel Elms represent newcomers to the rich auditory world of The Witcher, bringing novel perspectives to the universe’s established sonic palette. They are joined by Marcin Przybyłowicz, who contributed one track to the EP and previously served as the lead composer for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt as well as its post-launch expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine.
Reflecting on the unique challenge and honor of contributing to the franchise’s musical legacy, Urbańska shared her thoughts on the creative process. Crafting music for Songs of the Past was an immensely exciting endeavor for the newcomer, though it was matched by a profound sense of responsibility to the community. Urbańska noted that she vividly remembers the first time she experienced the soundtrack of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, describing how the music shook her to her core. In her view, those original compositions were extraordinary when they first debuted and continue to hold that exceptional quality today.
What We Know About The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past
As details continue to trickle out regarding the scope and narrative direction of Songs of the Past, CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the expansion will mirror the expansive structural philosophy of previous post-launch additions. Much like Blood and Wine, the upcoming content will transport Geralt of Rivia to an entirely new region. This fresh locale will feature its own distinct storyline, local inhabitants, unique monsters, and a wide array of side quests designed to immerse players deeply in the grim fantasy world.
In terms of scale, the expansion is slated to be roughly the same size as the substantial 2016 expansions, ensuring players receive a hefty dose of traditional Witcher adventuring. Narrative-wise, Songs of the Past finds Geralt pulled out of retirement once again. The legendary monster slayer must travel to the idyllic yet troubled land of Letten, where he will investigate and ultimately attempt to uncover a deeply rooted, sinister secret hidden at the heart of the region.
A notable shift for this upcoming release involves the collaborative nature of its development. Unlike the base game and its initial expansions, which were handled entirely in-house by CD Projekt Red, Songs of the Past is being developed in partnership with Fool’s Theory. This external studio is comprised of several industry veterans who previously contributed to the development of The Witcher 3. In addition to their work on the upcoming expansion, Fool’s Theory is also leading the development of the highly anticipated Witcher 1 remake, operating under the project codename Canis Majoris.
While CD Projekt Red has confirmed that Songs of the Past is scheduled to launch sometime in 2027, the studio has not yet locked down a specific calendar release date. As production continues alongside Fool’s Theory, fans can dive into the newly released remaster and stream the Songs of the Past EP to sample the audio landscape awaiting them in Letten.
