Witcher 3 remaster arrives this month; expansion in 2027, Witcher 4 in 2028

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A remastered edition of The Witcher 3 is set to arrive later this month and will be provided free to owners of the existing game. A new expansion called Songs of the Past is scheduled for 2027, and The Witcher 4 is slated for 2028. The remaster comes 11 years after the original game's release. Together these announcements lay out the short- and long-term release timeline for the franchise.

• What happened: A remastered version of The Witcher 3 will arrive later this month and will be free for anyone who owns the existing game; an expansion titled Songs of the Past is planned for 2027 and The Witcher 4 is scheduled for 2028.
• Why it matters: The remaster updates a major RPG 11 years after its original release while the next full series entry is not due until 2028, defining a multi-year roadmap for new Witcher content.
• Context: The expansion has an announced title, Songs of the Past, and the timeline from remaster to expansion to Witcher 4 spans from this month through 2028.
• What next: The remaster launches later this month; Songs of the Past is expected in 2027; The Witcher 4 is set for 2028.