The Witcher 3: Songs of Past looked alright in its behind-closed-doors preview, though I’m more enticed by the remaster’s combat upgrades
CD Projekt Red and co-developer Fool’s Theory showcased The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s upcoming “Songs of Past” expansion during Gamescom, though the “behind-closed-doors” preview proved less exclusive than initially presented. The preview, which was prerecorded and simultaneously livestreamed to the public, featured a walkthrough of the expansion content alongside other elements of the game’s remaster.
While the expansion preview demonstrated some promising elements, reviewers indicated the content was merely sufficient rather than exceptional. The author’s handwritten notes from the session became illegible due to the darkened theatre environment, but the overall impression suggested the expansion met baseline expectations without standing out remarkably.
More significantly, the preview highlighted combat enhancements coming to The Witcher 3 as part of its remaster efforts. These gameplay improvements appear to be generating more enthusiasm than the new expansion content itself, suggesting the studio’s technical upgrades to core mechanics may be the remaster’s primary draw for returning players.
The expansion represents a collaborative effort between CD Projekt Red and Fool’s Theory, marking continued partnership between the companies. The preview at Gamescom served as a public showcase of the upcoming content, demonstrating the studio’s ongoing support for what remains one of the most popular open-world RPGs in the industry.