Rumors regarding a new downloadable content (DLC) package for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt have been circulating since summer 2025, suggesting a potential release in 2026.
Origins of the Rumors
Polish games industry insider Borys Nieśpielak initially reported in summer 2025 that Fool’s Theory, the studio currently developing The Witcher 1 remake, is also working on an expansion for The Witcher 3. This expansion is reportedly intended to bridge the narrative gap between The Witcher 3 and the upcoming Witcher 4, potentially establishing Ciri as the future protagonist. Nieśpielak had indicated a reveal at The Game Awards, which did not occur.
Corporate Communications and Analyst Reports
Further speculation was fueled by a comment in CD Projekt RED’s recent earnings call. The company stated, “Given our current progress, there is a chance that new content hinted upon in recent calls and reports may see release in the coming year, having an impact on our results and increasing the likelihood of achieving the earnings condition for the first stage of the incentive program.” This statement, referencing "new content" for 2026, has been interpreted by some as potentially referring to the rumored Witcher 3 DLC.
Adding to these reports, Mateusz Chrzanowski, an analyst from Polish Noble Securities, issued a report anticipating "another paid add-on (DLC) for The Witcher 3 to be released in May 2026." The report projects sales of 11 million copies at USD 30 each and a budget of PLN 52 million. It also suggests that this DLC could initiate the marketing campaign for The Witcher 4. Chrzanowski’s report includes forecasts for other CDPR projects, such as Project Orion (the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel).
Technical Considerations
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, released a decade ago, was developed using the REDengine. In contrast, new Witcher projects are being developed with Unreal Engine 5. The integration of new content with the existing REDengine codebase for a potential DLC could present specific development considerations.