Ethan Crossfield 
The Witcher franchise is entering another busy stretch, with a remaster, a new expansion, future novels, and multiple games keeping the series active across books and gaming. Among those projects, one Geralt-focused release now has a confirmed 2027 window: The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past.
A New Geralt Story Is Coming to The Witcher 3
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past is scheduled to launch in 2027 as a brand-new expansion for CD Projekt Red’s acclaimed role-playing game. It arrives 12 years after the original game was released, giving the project a difficult standard to meet after the strong reception of The Witcher 3’s existing expansions.
Details remain limited, but the expansion will add a silver chain weapon for Geralt and take him to Letten, a new region. Its story will also bring Geralt into contact with Dandelion’s family. Those details suggest a separate adventure built around the established cast rather than a simple technical update or minor side quest. More information is expected in the months ahead.
The 2027 Release Has Company
Geralt may also return in a new Witcher novel from series creator Andrzej Sapkowski. Redanian Intelligence reported that Sapkowski is working on a book starring Geralt and is targeting completion in 2027. Completion and publication are not the same milestone, so the novel could arrive in 2027 or 2028 if the schedule holds.
That distinction makes Songs of the Past the clearer confirmed 2027 release for fans seeking a new Geralt adventure. The novel nevertheless gives the character another potential appearance in the same broad period, extending his presence beyond the games.
What Fans Can Expect Before Then
The most immediate project is The Witcher 3 Remastered, which is set to launch on September 29 for PC, PlayStation 5, Switch 2, and Xbox Series X/S. The remaster is expected to improve the original game with upgraded graphics, new abilities, combat changes, and other enhancements.
Beyond Geralt’s next confirmed expansion, The Witcher 4 is in active development with Ciri as its main playable character. The game is planned as the opening chapter of a new trilogy, pointing to a longer-term shift toward Ciri-led stories. Geralt will still have another potential gaming appearance through the remake of The Witcher 1, although that project is currently on hold. Other spin-offs are also in development.
Key points
- The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past is planned for 2027.
- The expansion stars Geralt and introduces the Letten region.
- A new Geralt novel from Andrzej Sapkowski is targeting completion in 2027.
- The Witcher 4 will focus on Ciri and begin a new game trilogy.
Confirmed and reported Witcher projects
| Project | Timing | Geralt connection |
|---|---|---|
| The Witcher 3 Remastered | September 29 | Returns players to Geralt’s game with gameplay and visual improvements |
| The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past | 2027 | New Geralt expansion set in Letten |
| New Sapkowski novel | Completion targeted for 2027; release may be 2027 or 2028 | A new book starring Geralt |
| The Witcher 4 | In active development | Ciri replaces Geralt as the main playable character |
Expert View
The 2027 expansion gives The Witcher a useful bridge between its past and future. It keeps Geralt visible while the franchise moves toward Ciri’s new trilogy, and it gives CD Projekt Red another opportunity to test how much interest remains in returning to The Witcher 3. The combination of a remaster, a substantial expansion, and possible book releases should sustain community attention without depending entirely on The Witcher 4’s eventual arrival.
