Witcher 3 Expansion Showcases Chain Weapon and New Land of Letten
CD Projekt Red presented the first trailer for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, during gamescom Opening Night Live 2026. The footage introduces the new realm of Letten, a rural region with hidden dangers, and shows Geralt using a chain weapon to grapple and defeat enemies. The expansion is now available for wishlisting ahead of its release next year.
The expansion marks a collaborative effort between CD Projekt Red and Fool's Theory, a studio that assembled several veteran Witcher 3 developers, including level designer Peter Gelenscer. This partnership allowed the team to revisit Geralt's story after years of scheduling conflicts, with the chain weapon serving as a callback to the original Witcher game's opening cinematic.
Songs of the Past is positioned as Geralt's final adventure before Ciri assumes the protagonist role in The Witcher 4, slated for 2028. The new setting of Letten contrasts pastoral imagery with hidden threats, while the teaser hints at supernatural elements, including a possible hallucination sequence and an unnamed antagonist.
This expansion could reignite interest in a twelve-year-old title, potentially drawing both returning players and newcomers curious about Geralt's concluding chapter. The collaboration with Fool's Theory may signal a sustainable model for extending beloved franchises without overburdening the primary studio. For the wider gaming community, it represents a bridge between generations of storytelling, possibly influencing how other developers approach legacy content and character transitions ahead of major sequels.