In a development that has sent ripples of excitement through the global gaming community, CD Projekt Red, the Polish studio behind the acclaimed Witcher series, is reportedly planning to release a brand-new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in 2026. This news, if confirmed, would mark the first major addition to the nearly decade-old masterpiece.
Analyst Reports and Insider Claims Point to 2026
The speculation originates from multiple Polish sources closely tracking the company's movements. A key figure in these reports is analyst Mateusz Chrzanowski from Noble Securities, who stated last month that he anticipates "the next paid add-on (DLC) for The Witcher 3" to launch in May 2026. This aligns with earlier information from Polish games insider Borys Nieśpielak.
Nieśpielak revealed last year that new content was being secretly developed at Fool's Theory, the studio currently handling the remake of the original The Witcher game for CD Projekt. He told Eurogamer that his information was corroborated by several independent sources, adding significant weight to the rumours.
Financial Hints and Official Stance
Adding fuel to the fire are subtle hints from CD Projekt's own financial communications. In a recent report, the company's Chief Financial Officer, Piotr Nielubowicz, noted that "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." While carefully worded, this statement has been interpreted by many as indirect confirmation of ongoing projects beyond the already announced titles.
When approached for comment by Eurogamer, a spokesperson for CD Projekt Red maintained the company's standard policy, stating they do not comment on rumours or speculation. The Witcher 3 originally launched in 2015 and was enriched by two major expansions: Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, with the latter releasing in 2016.
The Wider Witcher Universe in Development
This potential new expansion is just one piece of a larger puzzle CD Projekt is assembling. The studio is actively developing several projects set in the rich Witcher universe, ensuring fans have much to look forward to.
The current slate of confirmed projects includes:
- The Witcher 4 (codenamed Polaris): The next major entry in the flagship series.
- A full remake of the first Witcher game, being developed by Fool's Theory.
- A multiplayer title set within the same world.
In 2025, CD Projekt showcased a tech demo for The Witcher 4, clarifying it was meant to illustrate the game's potential visual fidelity on a standard PlayStation 5 and was not actual gameplay. The demo was built using Unreal Engine 5 in collaboration with Epic Games, aiming to push open-world design to new heights.
If the rumours hold true, the 2026 expansion would represent a monumental return to one of gaming's most beloved worlds, offering both longtime fans and new players a compelling reason to don the mantle of Geralt of Rivia once more.
