The Witcher 3 is getting a new expansion in 2027, and early clues point toward Ciri

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is getting a new expansion called Songs of the Past, more than a decade after the base game first launched. CD Projekt Red officially announced the expansion after months of rumors, with a release planned for 2027. Full details are still being held back until late summer, but early artwork has already given fans plenty to discuss.

Songs of the Past will once again follow Geralt of Rivia, but the expansion may also have a deeper connection to Ciri. Fans have been studying the key art closely, and one detail stands out: the sword Geralt is holding does not appear to be one of his own. He already has two swords on his back, which makes the third weapon feel intentional.

According to fan observations shared on the official Witcher subreddit, the sword’s sheath looks very similar to Ciri’s Zireael, with only a small difference. The blade also appears to share the shape and crossguard style often seen on silver swords in The Witcher 3. That has led to speculation that the expansion may focus on Ciri’s role in the wider story and possibly act as a bridge to The Witcher 4.

Songs of the Past could help connect Geralt’s story with Ciri’s future

That theory makes sense because CD Projekt Red has already confirmed that The Witcher 4 will star Ciri. If Songs of the Past is meant to connect The Witcher 3 with the next main game, Geralt’s new adventure could serve as a final handoff between the old trilogy and the future of the series.

The sword detail also has another layer. Fans noted that Geralt was shown holding a similar weapon in earlier official artwork connected to Belleteyn, the spring festival in The Witcher universe. That matters because Belleteyn carries personal importance for Geralt in Andrzej Sapkowski’s novels. It is tied to his relationship with Yennefer and to the moment when he finally chooses to embrace his destiny and claim Ciri as his child surprise.

CD Projekt Red has not confirmed that this is what the expansion is about, so the Ciri theory should still be treated as speculation. Still, the imagery seems deliberate, and The Witcher franchise often uses symbolic details carefully.

Another big question is size. Fans want to know whether Songs of the Past will be a smaller add on or a major expansion closer to Hearts of Stone, Blood and Wine, or Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty. CD Projekt Red’s Paweł Sasko recently reminded players how the studio defines expansions by pointing back to the scale of Phantom Liberty, which was described before launch as a large and ambitious release.

That does not prove Songs of the Past will match Phantom Liberty exactly, but it suggests CD Projekt Red wants fans to expect something substantial. The studio is also working with Fool’s Theory, which is already connected to the wider Witcher franchise through its work on The Witcher remake.

For now, Songs of the Past is still surrounded by mystery. The key art points toward Ciri, the release window points to 2027, and the studio’s comments suggest this will not be a small update. If the expansion really bridges Geralt’s story with Ciri’s future, it could become an important final chapter for The Witcher 3 before the next era begins.