You may soon have a reason to return to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. CD Projekt Red has confirmed that it is working on an unannounced project, and the timing aligns with ongoing rumors about a new expansion for the 2015 RPG.
Reports about additional story content have circulated since mid-2025, with claims that a third major DLC could arrive in 2026. While the studio has not shared specific details, recent statements and industry chatter suggest that new adventures in Geralt’s world could be in development.
CDPR Confirms Unannounced “Gaming Project” Set for 2026
CD Projekt has formally stated that one of its previously undisclosed gaming projects is planned for release in 2026. The note appears in the management board’s report for the 2025 fiscal year, attached to the company’s Q3 2025 consolidated financial filing on its investor site.
The wording remains broad. By using the term gaming project instead of specifying a new title, CDPR leaves room for several possibilities, including a paid expansion rather than a standalone release. That flexibility aligns with ongoing industry speculation about additional content for The Witcher 3.
Recent financial commentary also adds context. During a January 2026 earnings call, joint CEO Michał Nowakowski said you can expect more details later this year about a new project connected to Fool’s Theory. The Polish studio is currently developing the Witcher 1 remake, which is not projected to launch before 2028.
This timeline suggests the 2026 release will involve something else. Some analysts believe Fool’s Theory could be contributing to a new story expansion for The Witcher 3, especially given its familiarity with the franchise.
If CDPR follows the model used for Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, you would likely see a paid expansion rather than free content. A 2026 launch would also fit strategically between ongoing franchise projects.
Key timeline points:
- 2025: Confirmation of an unannounced project in official filings
- January 2026: Leadership signals more details coming later in the year
- 2026 (planned): Release window for the undisclosed title
Positioning new content in 2026 could sustain engagement with The Witcher 3 while you await the next mainline entry, which is widely expected to follow in the years after.
Witcher 3 2026 DLC Expected to Target Only a Handful of Platforms
CD Projekt Red launched The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt on May 19, 2015, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. While the base game later expanded to additional systems, you should not assume the rumored 2026 expansion will follow the same path.
CDPR’s experience with Cyberpunk 2077 likely shapes this approach. The studio supported last-generation consoles at launch, but technical limitations created major performance issues. After multiple updates, CDPR ended support for PS4 and Xbox One following version 1.63 in 2023, allowing the team to focus on stronger hardware.
That history suggests you will most likely see the new DLC confined to:
- PC
- PlayStation 5
- Xbox Series X|S
- Possibly one additional platform
Returning to PS4 and Xbox One development three years after ending support would require renewed optimization for aging hardware. That scenario appears unlikely given CDPR’s recent strategy of prioritizing performance and technical stability on current-generation systems.
If the expansion launches in 2026, you should expect it to target no more than three or four platforms, centered on modern hardware.
Possible Absence on Nintendo’s Latest Console
Nintendo’s position remains uncertain. The original Switch version of The Witcher 3 did not receive the full next-gen update that enhanced visuals and performance on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Nintendo released the Switch 2 in mid-2025, but CDPR has not issued a dedicated upgrade for that system. Because of that, you cannot assume automatic support for the rumored DLC.
Two realistic outcomes stand out:
- The expansion skips Nintendo hardware entirely.
- The DLC launches exclusively for Switch 2, not the original Switch.
If CDPR prioritizes technical consistency, you should expect the DLC to align with platforms capable of running the next-gen version without compromise.
