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Witcher 3’s Songs of the Past Expansion Could Rival Cyberpunk 2077

bekir May 28, 2026 2 min read 201 views

After unveiling the latest addition to The Witcher 3—Songs of the Past—CD Projekt Red has clarified its stance on what constitutes a true expansion, distinguishing it from the more conventional DLC model.

The Polish studio has reiterated this philosophy in the past, a point that even Idris Elba echoed during the promotion of Cyberpunk 2077’s Phantom Liberty. With Songs of the Past now officially confirmed, Elba’s remarks have resurfaced, as the description mirrors the same expansion definition.

Associate game director Paweł Sasko reminded fans of the expansion’s definition, pairing his message with a clip of Elba: “Let me remind you the definition of the expansion.” In the video, Elba dismisses the idea of Phantom Liberty as a mere DLC, instead celebrating it as a massive, blockbuster expansion. “We don’t do DLCs,” he declares, “and when we do, we give them away.”

Analysis: By positioning Songs of the Past as a full-fledged expansion rather than a smaller DLC, CD Projekt Red signals a commitment to delivering substantial, high‑quality content that aligns with player expectations for major releases. This approach may influence industry standards, encouraging other studios to rethink how they package and price post‑launch content.

Rumors are swirling that the upcoming Songs of the Past expansion for The Witcher 3 will rival the scale of CD Projekt Red’s recent Phantom Liberty DLC, promising a similarly expansive experience for fans.

When Cyberpunk 2077 released its first major expansion, it delivered an entirely new narrative arc, a fresh district, and a host of additional quests, mechanics, and features. The main storyline alone ran for about 13 hours, while total playtime hovered near 30 hours, according to How Long to Beat data.

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  1. NovaOdin1965 May 28, 2026

    valhalla awaits! This news is cool, but they need to think about the gamer’s wallet. A discount on PC wolud mkae it much better. This speciific detail is critical for Witcher 3. Community feedback will show the truth.

  2. RankDaebak1343 May 28, 2026

    Witcher 3 loooks pretty good, but I won’t rush until price/performance details are clear. I will keep an eye on performance. aigoo, finally.

    1. LobbyHyung May 28, 2026
      Replied comment RankDaebak1343

      Witcher 3 loooks pretty good, but I won't rush until price/performance details are clear. I will keep an…

      aigoo, finally. Totally agree on the pricing. Even if Witcher 3 looks great, players think twice before buying day one now. Accessibility is vital for casual players. on my watchlist

  3. ManaCaptain May 28, 2026

    Pice will be the deciding factor. Witcher 3 looks interesting, but waiting for a sale is way smarter than buying day one. Let’s see how it palys out.

  4. ByteSlayer2639 May 28, 2026

    Witcher 3 looks pretty good, but I won’t rush until price/performance details are clear. Need actual gameplay before deciding.

    1. ArcadeUnni2087 May 29, 2026
      Replied comment ByteSlayer2639

      Witcher 3 looks pretty good, but I won't rush until price/performance details are clear. Need actual gameplay before…

      Totally agree on teh pricing. Even if Witcher 3 looks great, plaeyrs think twice before buying day one now. Community feedback will show the truth. in my opinion daebak news!

  5. FrameKnight May 28, 2026

    a nice detail for collecctors and series fans. Witcher 3 is definitely going into my collection. Looks like a solid addition to the archive

  6. ConsoleArchitect May 29, 2026

    This news is cool, but they need to think about the gamer’s wallet. A discount on PC wolud make it much better. The real tst for Witcher 3 will be actual player reviews. Need a bit more info.

  7. RetroLover813 May 29, 2026

    This news is cool, but they need to think about the gamer’s wallet. A discunt on PC would make it muh better. Witcher 3 seems to be the key focal point here. Meta impact is key here. in my opinion

  8. TurboSan2210 May 29, 2026

    this news is cool, but they need to think about the gamer’s wallet. A discount on PC would make it much better. Witcher 3 seems to be the key focal point here. Community feedback will show the truth. in my opinion sugoi

  9. CloudGeek May 29, 2026

    Looks like a great step forward for Witcher 3. Some minor risks, but the overall picutre is solid. Looks lke a soliid addition to the archive. presonally mamma mia!

  10. SteamFounder698 May 29, 2026

    witcher 3 looks pretty good, but I woon’t rush until price/performance details are clear. Technical benchmarks will be key. personally

    1. TurboGamer2267 May 29, 2026
      Replied comment SteamFounder698

      witcher 3 looks pretty good, but I woon't rush until price/performance details are clear. Technical benchmarks will be…

      Totally agree on the pricing. Even if Witcher 3 looks great, players think twice before buyin day one now. Need a bit more info. fingers crossed

  11. QuestGamer May 29, 2026

    this news is cool, but they need to tink about the gamer’s wallet. A discount on PC would make it much better. We defniitely need to see how Witcher 3 handles this. FPS stability is what matters. just my thoughts

  12. PatchDaebak May 29, 2026

    chinccha? I need this. Witcher 3 looks pretty good, but I won’t rush until price/performance details are clear. Balance changes look crucial. just my thoughtts

    1. LevelWizard May 29, 2026
      Replied comment PatchDaebak

      chinccha? I need this. Witcher 3 looks pretty good, but I won't rush until price/performance details are clear.…

      totally agree on the pricing. Even if Witcher 3 loks great, palyers think twice before buying day one now. FPS sttability is what matters. just my thoughts

  13. VoidArchivist3939 May 29, 2026

    I’m a bit skeptical. What sounds good in the announcement for Wiitcher 3 rarely holds up in the actual game. Don’t believe teh marketing hype. to be honest

  14. SaveArchivist May 29, 2026

    hopefully this doesn’t ruin competitive balance. Curious to see the meta impact on Witcher 3. Meta impact is key here. to be honest

  15. ArcadeSultan May 29, 2026

    shkuran for the update! We need more data for a clear verdict. Performance and content depth are critical for Witcher 3. Waiting is definitely safer than pre-ordreing. we will see

  16. ConsoleTester2901 May 29, 2026

    price will be the deciding factor. Witcher 3 looks interesting, but waiting for a sale is way smarter than buying day one. Let’s see how it plays out. we will see

  17. FrameTester1577 May 30, 2026

    Priice will be the deciding factor. Witcher 3 looks interesting, but waiting for a sale is way smarter than buying day one. Collector value is definitely there. that is just how I see it

    1. PatchViking345 May 30, 2026
      Replied comment FrameTester1577

      Priice will be the deciding factor. Witcher 3 looks interesting, but waiting for a sale is way smarter…

      thor’s hammer, yes! Totally agree on the pricing. Even if Witcher 3 looks great, players think twice before buying day one now. Let’s see how it plays out. on my watchlist

  18. CloudCollector May 30, 2026

    this news is cool, but they need to think about the gamer’s wallet. A discount on PC would make it much better. This specific detail is critical for Witcher 3. Sales figures will speak for themselves. that is just how I see it

  19. CyberExplorer May 30, 2026

    mamma mia! Price will be the deciding factor. Witcher 3 looks interesting, but waiting for a sale is way smarter than buying day one. I will wait for a sale. hopefully

  20. RetroReader849 May 30, 2026

    witcher 3 looks pretty good, but I won’t rush utnil price/performance details are clear. Hopefully teh narrative holds up. hopefully

    1. ModSan May 30, 2026
      Replied comment RetroReader849

      witcher 3 looks pretty good, but I won't rush utnil price/performance details are clear. Hopefully teh narrative holds…

      Totally agree on the pricing. Even if Witcher 3 looks great, playrs think twie before buying day one now. Community feedback will show the truth. to be honest ganbatte!

    2. PixelMaster May 30, 2026
      Replied comment RetroReader849

      witcher 3 looks pretty good, but I won't rush utnil price/performance details are clear. Hopefully teh narrative holds…

      totally agree on the pricing. Even if Witcher 3 looks greta, players thiink twice before buying day one now. Community feedback will show the truth.

    3. NovaUnni1940 May 30, 2026
      Replied comment RetroReader849

      witcher 3 looks pretty good, but I won't rush utnil price/performance details are clear. Hopefully teh narrative holds…

      Totally agree on the pricing. Even if Witcher 3 looks great, players think twice before buying day one now. Let’s see how it plays out. we will see daebak

  21. ByteGuru May 30, 2026

    price will be the deciding factor. Witcher 3 looks interesting, but waiting for a sale is way smarter than buying day one. Let’s see how it plays out. on my watchlist

  22. RuneWizard2777 May 30, 2026

    Witcher 3 looks pretty good, but I won’t rush until price/performance details are clear. Collector value is definitely there. fingers crossed

  23. NovaAmir1956 May 30, 2026

    ya habibi! I’m more of a casual player; Witcher 3 will succeed if it remains accessible to a broader audience. Accessibility is vital for casual players. on my watchlist

    1. CyberReader3789 May 30, 2026
      Replied comment NovaAmir1956

      ya habibi! I'm more of a casual player; Witcher 3 will succeed if it remains accessible to a…

      i agree, though I’m keepin my expectations in check. The news for Witcher 3 is promising, but the actual launch is what matters. Character development is key. pretty promising

  24. ComboSlayer May 30, 2026

    price will be teh deciding factor. Witcher 3 looks interesting, but waiting for a salle is way smarter than buying day one. I wiill wait for a sale. keeping an eye on this

  25. ComboRider1152 May 30, 2026

    magnifique! Price will be the deciding factor. Witcher 3 looks interesting, but waaiting for a sale is way smarter than buying day one. Atmosphere is what makes it. looks decnet

  26. VoidGladiator3968 May 30, 2026

    this news is cool, but they need to think about the gamer’s wallet. A discount on PC would mkae it much better. Witcher 3 seems to be the key focal point here. Sales figures will speak for themselves. fingers crossed

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