Showfloor displays at Gamescom have provided fans with potential clues regarding the new setting for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt's upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past. Officially designated as a major expansion rather than a minor content pack, the title is slated for a 2027 release on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S.

Visual elements on CD Projekt Red's event banner highlight artwork depicting the Belleteyn Festival alongside coastal environments, leading community members to speculate that the story may take place in Cidaris, the home nation of the bard Dandelion. While official confirmation of the setting remains pending, developer representatives have already confirmed that expanded Gwent content will feature prominently in the add-on.

Narrative connections to Dandelion and the Belleteyn holiday suggest a storyline centered on regional celebrations, which lore-attentive fans note coincides closely with the birthdays of both Yennefer and Ciri. Early theories indicate Geralt may be drawn to the coastal region following an invitation to attend the festivities, though full plot details remain under wraps.

Broadcasting live at 11 am PT / 2 pm ET on August 25, Gamescom Opening Night Live is scheduled to deliver the first extensive trailer and gameplay breakdown for the project. Following months of online leaks and a brief initial announcement, the presentation is expected to clarify whether the expansion carries a specific 2027 release date.

Beyond the ongoing support for The Witcher 3, the studio continues work on the franchise's next mainline entry, with The Witcher 4 targeting a 2028 release window. Although the upcoming sequel will not appear on the Gamescom stage, the upcoming expansion presentation ensures immediate content remains on the horizon for series fans.