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Fans of The Witcher 3 will have another chance to return to the Continent. During Gamescom 2026 about 45 minutes of gameplay from the upcoming expansion Songs of the Past were shown. In it Geralt will find himself in a completely new land, Letten, which at first enchants with peaceful landscapes but soon reveals a 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
Songs of the Past takes place in Letten, the homeland of Dandelion. Geralt will be tasked with investigating problems involving his friend's aristocratic family. At the center of the story is also a mystery from the past and the mysterious Garden of Thorns. The developers are focusing primarily on character stories and their relationships, rather than presenting another threat to the entire world of The Witcher. Letten is meant to be a fully realized open world inspired, among other things, by English and Polish countryside. Unlike many previously known regions of the Continent, it is not initially a war-torn place. Geralt wakes up after a raucous party on a hill and sees a peaceful lake, sailboats, green terrain, and mountains in the distance. Fool's Theory has also improved NPC behavior systems, so residents are intended 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, begins the search. The closer the characters get to the Garden of Thorns, the more unsettling the surroundings become. Trees become deformed, remnants of old settlements are overgrown with vegetation, and the light gives way to a darker atmosphere.
New foes and a 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 movements. Another threat are the Swarmions, humanoid foes equipped with shields made of hornets. Geralt will also get a new weapon in the form of a hooked chain. It will function as a ranged weapon and allow Geralt to pull enemies toward him, making melee combat faster and more effective. The new elements will be combined with the familiar mechanics of The Witcher 3, allowing players to return to the well-known world while offering a new adventure. Songs of the Past is meant to be more than just a way to recall events from the original game. The developers want to expand the heroes' stories and present 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 as secrets are uncovered it will reveal a much darker side. In addition, Thornblooms and Swarmiony will appear, and Geralt will gain a hook-shaped chain. Songs of the Past will debut in 2027 on Xbox Series X|S. Earlier, on September 29, 2026, a full remaster of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will be released, and it will be free for players who own the original game.
Source: Xbox
