Milan Records has unveiled the first taste of the upcoming Songs of the Past expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, releasing a five-track EP of brand-new original music that marks the franchise’s first new score in more than ten years. Titled The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Songs of the Past (Original Soundtrack Gamescom 2026 EP), the collection features compositions from Magda Urbańska, Marcin Przybyłowicz, and Daniel Elms, offering fans an early glimpse into the sonic landscape of the long-awaited DLC.
The EP arrives as CD Projekt Red builds anticipation for Songs of the Past, a new expansion that will bring Geralt of Rivia back to the Path. While the game itself is not yet slated for a specific release date, the publisher has confirmed it will launch next year, by which point the original 2015 masterpiece will be 12 years old. The soundtrack’s early release serves as both a promotional milestone and a genuine gift to a fanbase that has waited over a decade for fresh Witcher content.
A Return to Folk Roots
The new compositions lean heavily into the folk traditions that have long defined the Witcher universe, a stylistic choice that the composers describe as both challenging and deeply personal. Urbańska, one of the EP’s primary contributors, explained how the project demanded a different creative approach than her classical background had prepared her for.
“I’ve worked with classical music for most of my life, but folk requires a completely different sensibility — it has its own tone and form, while also offering enormous creative freedom. But our roots, our Slavic heritage, are something more than that — something that runs deep within us, something that grows out of who we are. I hope we’ve managed to preserve The Witcher DNA in these pieces.”
Magda Urbańska, composer
The collaboration brings together a mix of familiar and new voices. Przybyłowicz, who composed the original score for The Witcher 3, returns to the franchise alongside Elms, expanding the musical identity that has made the series a global phenomenon. Milan Records described the resulting score as one that blends “evocative orchestral writing with traditional folk influences, powerful vocal performances, and regional instrumentation inspired by the world’s diverse cultures,” capturing “both the intimacy and grandeur of a new chapter in Geralt’s story.”
The EP Tracklist
The five-track collection opens with Return to the Path, a fitting title given the expansion’s premise, before moving through Awoken and Belleteyn Night, both penned by Urbańska. Elms contributes Into Darkness, while Przybyłowicz rounds out the release with What’s Done. Fans can stream the full EP everywhere now, providing the first concrete audio preview of what lies ahead.
The release has been met with enthusiasm across the community, where the combination of returning and new composers has generated significant excitement. For many players, hearing even a few minutes of new Witcher music after more than ten years represents a rare and welcome moment, especially given how little official content has surfaced ahead of the expansion’s launch.
A Rare Announcement for a Beloved Classic
Songs of the Past was a nearly unprecedented announcement when it surfaced earlier this year, though it had long been the subject of fan speculation and rumors. The very idea of a new expansion for a game that will be 12 years old by the time it ships defies conventional industry logic, making the project all the more remarkable. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was named IGN’s Game of the Year in 2015, cementing its status as one of the most acclaimed titles of its generation, and the first expansion in over a decade promises to extend that legacy.
Looking Ahead
With the soundtrack EP now available, attention turns toward the expansion’s official release window next year. As CD Projekt Red continues to develop Songs of the Past, additional details about gameplay, story, and further musical contributions are expected to emerge in the months ahead. For now, the EP stands as a tantalizing preview of the journey awaiting Geralt, and a reminder of why the Witcher franchise continues to resonate with players worldwide.
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