Witcher 4 hints at a massive next-gen visual overhaul in 2028
The world of open-world RPGs is currently holding its breath, waiting for the next grand adventure from CD Projekt Red. The countdown is officially on for The Witcher 4, with the highly anticipated release slated for sometime in 2028. While the full epic waits its turn, the studio is smartly keeping fans engaged with incredible content right now.
In the meantime, CD Projekt Red is gearing up to deliver a major dose of Witcher lore with the next expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Fans can anticipate Songs of the Past, which is expected to launch in 2027 and promise an experience that rivals the legendary Blood and Wine DLC.
The scope of this new expansion is apparently massive. It is being developed to be on par with the critically acclaimed Blood and Wine expansion, suggesting a depth and scale that will redefine the experience for players. This isn’t just a small side quest; it signals an ambitious undertaking for the franchise.
The ambition behind Songs of the Past is further highlighted by the technical demands. Because of the sheer scale of the new content, the expansion is expected to push the boundaries of gaming, meaning it will drop support for older hardware, including Windows 10 and Xbox One, as these systems simply won’t be able to handle the demands.
This level of complexity is a serious feat, especially considering that the Blood and Wine expansion itself was celebrated for its narrative quality, winning the Best RPG award at the 2016 Game Awards. Delivering something of similar caliber requires immense creative talent and technical mastery.
To give fans a sneak peek at this unfolding saga, CD Projekt Red is setting the stage for a major reveal at Gamescom 2026. The first glimpse of Songs of the Past gameplay is scheduled to be shown during the Opening Night Ceremony on August 25, 2026. Following the ceremony, the developers will unveil much more footage in Hall 8 at the Gamescom venue in Cologne, Germany.
For those who can’t make it to the convention, the excitement won’t stop there. The studio plans to host daily ‘Redstreams’ throughout the week, offering fans exclusive footage and surprises about the expansion online.
While we wait for the final details on what dark adventures await Geralt of Rivia in Songs of the Past, one thing is certain: whatever this expansion turns out to be, it is poised to be an absolutely unforgettable experience. It promises to be a heck of a good time to kill before the next great Witcher saga finally arrives in 2028.
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