Witcher 3’s Songs of the Past DLC will test the future of the series
The Witcher 3 remains a beloved classic since its 2015 release, having sold 65 million copies and becoming a cultural phenomenon. However, the gaming landscape has shifted significantly over the past 11 years. CD Projekt Red, the developer behind the open-world RPG, experienced both triumph and turbulence, particularly with the troubled launch of Cyberpunk 2077, which nonetheless recovered and sold 35 million copies.
The upcoming Songs of the Past DLC appears to represent a turning point for the franchise. Beyond the surface-level announcement of new content, the expansion reflects substantial changes happening within CD Projekt Red itself. The studio has undergone significant growth since 2015, when its core team consisted of approximately 240 people. This expansion in studio resources and capabilities signals the company’s evolution and renewed ambitions.
Songs of the Past serves as a test case for how The Witcher 3 franchise will move forward and what CD Projekt Red’s future development strategy will look like. The DLC’s reception could indicate how the studio plans to support and evolve its beloved franchises going forward, particularly as it manages multiple major properties and works to rebuild trust following previous industry challenges.