The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past Will Add New Gwent Cards

Gwent is officially returning in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past. CD Projekt Red has confirmed that the expansion will include more of the in-game card game, with reporting pointing specifically to new cards. The confirmation came through a community-manager response to a fan rather than a full feature breakdown, so the most important gameplay details remain unknown. 343539

What CD Projekt Red has confirmed about Gwent

The clearest takeaway is simple: Songs of the Past will include additional Gwent content. Reports identify new cards as part of that update, giving returning players a reason to revisit their collections and rebuild their decks when the expansion arrives. 333439

However, CD Projekt Red has not publicly specified how many cards are coming. There is also no reliable confirmation yet of:

• a new faction or deck;
• changes to Gwent’s rules or balance;
• a new standalone mode;
• new Gwent-related quests; or
• whether the cards will be connected directly to the expansion’s main story.

That distinction matters. “More Gwent” is confirmed, but claims about a particular new deck or a broader overhaul go beyond the information currently available. 343548

Why the announcement matters to Witcher fans

Gwent was designed around collectible cards, deck construction, bluffing and best-of-three matches. Its combination of collection-building and tactical play made it one of The Witcher 3’s defining optional activities, so new cards are more than a minor item addition for players who spent hours challenging characters across the Continent. 34

The announcement also signals that Songs of the Past is being built as an expansion to the existing Witcher 3 experience rather than as a separate Gwent project. Fans should expect the new content to sit within Geralt’s next adventure, although CD Projekt Red has not explained how often Gwent will appear or what role it will play in the story.

What is Songs of the Past?

Songs of the Past is the third expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It will return players to the role of Geralt of Rivia for a new adventure and is being co-developed by CD Projekt Red and Fool’s Theory. 18

The official announcement confirms the expansion’s name, protagonist, development partnership and release window, but it does not reveal the setting, antagonist, plot premise, quest count or map size. Comparisons with Blood and Wine have appeared in reporting, but they should not be treated as a confirmed CD Projekt Red specification based on the official details currently available. 1840

Is it connected to The Witcher 4?

There is no confirmed story connection between Songs of the Past and The Witcher 4. The upcoming project is a separate expansion for The Witcher 3, starring Geralt, while CD Projekt Red is developing the next numbered game as part of a new saga. The available announcements do not confirm a crossover, shared protagonist or a direct narrative bridge. 1830

The same caution applies to Gwent. New cards in Songs of the Past do not, by themselves, confirm that the version of Gwent in the expansion will preview the mechanics or content of The Witcher 4.

Release platforms and date

CD Projekt Red has announced a 2027 release for Songs of the Past on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. 18

An exact launch date, price and edition details have not been announced in the supplied official material. A PlayStation 4, Xbox One or Nintendo Switch version has not been confirmed either. For now, the reliable platform list is limited to current-generation consoles and PC.

What to expect from Gamescom 2026

CD Projekt Red has confirmed that new information about Songs of the Past will be revealed during Gamescom Opening Night Live on August 25, 2026. The expansion is also scheduled for guided presentations on the Gamescom show floor, with showcases planned in the business area from August 26 to 28 and in the entertainment area from August 26 to 30. 1215

Opening Night Live is scheduled to stream from Cologne at 8 p.m. CEST on YouTube and Twitch. 7 CD Projekt Red is also planning five days of broadcasts from the show floor, running from August 26 through August 30, with coverage available through its official YouTube and Twitch channels. 1

The event should provide the first substantial look at the expansion after its brief announcement, potentially clarifying its story, gameplay and Gwent implementation. But CD Projekt Red has not specifically promised that the August 25 presentation will show the new cards, name their factions or provide an exact release date. Until those details are shown, the confirmed news is limited but meaningful: Geralt’s next Witcher 3 adventure will bring more Gwent with it.