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Fans of The Witcher 3 will have another chance to return to the Continent. Around 45 minutes of gameplay from the upcoming expansion Songs of the Past were shown at Gamescom 2026. In it, Geralt will find himself in the brand-new realm of Letten, which at first delights with tranquil landscapes but soon reveals its darker side. The expansion is being developed by Fool’s Theory in collaboration with CD Projekt Red.
A new Geralt story in the land of Letten
The action of Songs of the Past is set in Letten, the homeland of Dandelion. Geralt will be tasked with investigating issues involving his friend's aristocratic family. At the centre of the story will also be a mystery from the past and the enigmatic Garden of Thorns. The developers focus primarily on the characters' stories and their relationships, rather than presenting another threat to the whole world of The Witcher. Letten is intended as a fully realised open world inspired in part by the English and Polish countryside. Unlike many previously known regions of the Continent, it is not initially a place ravaged by war. Geralt wakes up after a raucous party on a hill and sees a peaceful lake, sailboats, green fields and mountains in the distance. Fool’s Theory has also improved NPC behaviour systems, so that residents are meant to act more believably and feel like part of a living community. The situation begins to change, however, when Geralt, together with Lilla, Dandelion's cousin, starts the search. The closer the characters get to the Garden of Thorns, the more unsettling the surroundings become. Trees grow deformed, the remains of old settlements are overrun by vegetation, and the light gives way to a darker atmosphere.
New enemies and the chain as a weapon
In Songs of the Past there will also be new enemies. One of them will be Thornblooms, dangerous flowers that cannot move but attack with violent motions. Another threat comes from Swarmions, humanoid foes equipped with shields made of wasps. Geralt will also receive a new weapon in the form of a hooked chain. It will serve as a ranged weapon and will allow him to pull enemies towards the hero, making melee combat faster and more effective. The new elements will be combined with the familiar mechanics of The Witcher 3, allowing a return to the familiar world while offering a new adventure. Songs of the Past is meant to be more than just a way to recall the events of the original game. The developers want to expand the characters' stories and introduce a new region with its own mysteries.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past will take Geralt to Letten, the homeland of Dandelion. The new region will initially be a peaceful, picturesque place, but over time the secrets uncovered will reveal a much darker side. In addition, Thornblooms and Swarmiony will appear, and Geralt will receive a hooked chain. Songs of the Past will debut in 2027 on Xbox Series X|S. Earlier, on 29 September 2026, a full remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be released, free to those who own the original game.
source: Xbox
