The Witcher fans have had an undeniably great year after the official The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past DLC was confirmed to be in development for a 2027 release ahead of the launch of The Witcher 4. The DLC will reportedly bridge the narrative gap between The Witcher 3 and The Witcher 4, introduce a third sword to the mix, and likely do some work to begin passing the reins to Ciri as the lead protagonist.
That said, gamers have mostly been kept in the dark about the upcoming DLC since its unveiling, with CD Projekt Red holding their Gwent cards close to the vest. It’s left fans speculating about how Songs of the Past will be implemented into The Witcher 3’s narrative, whether they should start a brand-new playthrough ahead of its release, and if there will be new regions or areas introduced as well.
However, fans won’t have to wait much longer, as The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past is getting an official teaser trailer that was just announced earlier this morning (via X).
According to a new post, Songs of the Past will be getting an official teaser reveal at Gamescom this August 25 at 2 PM EST, possibly giving players the first glimpse at gameplay for the DLC ahead of its release. It’s a massive incentive for gamers to tune in, though Gamescom is certain to be packed with other huge reveals as well, and The Witcher teaser is likely just the tip of the iceberg.
Gamescom is the world’s largest video game convention, held annually in Cologne, Germany, where publishers and developers showcase upcoming games through official surprise announcements, trailers, hands-on demos, and live presentations. It has become one of the industry’s biggest annual events alongside Summer Game Fest and The Game Awards, often featuring major reveals during Geoff Keighley’s Opening Night Live showcase.
With a ton of burning questions about Songs of the Past and what gameplay additions the DLC is likely to make, the Gamescom teaser is huge news for The Witcher community and will definitely keep them fed for remaining months until the DLC’s official release, which so far hasn’t been given a specific date outside an early 2027 launch window.
This year, Gamescom 2026 runs from August 26–30, with Opening Night Live kicking off the festivities on August 25, which is when you can expect to see a first real look at The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past, and possibly some additional The Witcher-related news as well.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
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- Released
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May 19, 2015
- ESRB
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M for Mature: Use of Alcohol, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content
- Engine
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REDengine 3