CD Projekt RED’s Witcher 3 Songs of the Past Booth Sparks Gamescom 2026 Rumors
A new rumor-driven buzz has kicked up in the Witcher 3 community ahead of Gamescom 2026 after an in-construction CD Projekt RED booth surfaced online, featuring fresh artwork tied to the next expansion, Songs of the Past. The DLC was officially announced years after Blood and Wine, and while the reveal has been light on details, the imagery—and the new booth presence—has already sparked speculation about what players might do next in Geralt’s world.
CD Projekt RED confirms Songs of the Past for The Witcher 3
Ten years after the release of Blood and Wine, CD Projekt RED officially announced Songs of the Past for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The announcement caught many fans by surprise, even though 2025 reporting had already hinted that new content for the game could be in the works.
Beyond a single official image, CDPR did not provide much concrete information about the expansion. The key visual shows Geralt with three swords, plus what appears to be a wooden monster perched over his shoulder. CDPR also promised a fuller presentation of Songs of the Past at Gamescom, setting up expectations that the showfloor reveal will connect the artwork to an actual gameplay or story direction.
Why the Gamescom booth has fans talking about Belleteyn
In addition to the earlier online appearance of a building booth, a CD Projekt RED stand at Gamescom was also spotted showing artwork tied to Songs of the Past. Even though the stand was still being set up, the displayed art again emphasized the same kind of mystery: it points toward an expansion theme that many players believe could involve the festival of Belleteyn.
After seeing the promotional image, many fans think the expansion may feature Belleteyn—an event that has been discussed in the Witcher universe but has not been fully explored in the way this new artwork suggests.
What players think the expansion could include
The speculation centers on several elements fans are already connecting to the official visuals:
- Belleteyn festival as a likely destination/theme for the DLC.
- A trip to the coastal city of Cidaris as a potential setting.
- Dandelion’s prominent role in the expansion’s story.
While none of these specifics were confirmed in the limited announcement, the community reaction suggests the brief tease is enough to build momentum and anticipation ahead of the promised Gamescom reveal.
Release timeline moved to support “the best possible result”
Originally planned for 2026, Songs of the Past was delayed to 2027. The reason given was to help CD Projekt RED “achieve the best possible result.”
Development is being carried out in collaboration with Fool’s Theory, a studio formed by veterans of The Witcher 3. For players, that timing matters: the expansion could function as a major follow-up chapter—especially since it is positioned as something fans will get before the next big Witcher release, The Witcher 4, which is expected later in the year.
What to watch for at Gamescom
CDPR has said it will deliver a complete presentation of Songs of the Past at Gamescom. With the current information limited mostly to artwork and its suggested themes, the showfloor reveal is likely to be where players finally get answers about the story, setting, and how Belleteyn-like ideas—along with Cidaris and Dandelion—fit into the DLC.
