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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, New DLC Coming in 2026, 11 Years After Release
Eleven years after the initial release of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which received widespread acclaim, another DLC expansion pack may be on its way. Rumors about another expansion have been circulating for quite some time, and recent leaks are exciting fans. This is because the new DLC is rumored to feature gameplay centered around the series and will potentially connect with the upcoming release of The Witcher 4.
With insiders from the Polish gaming industry (CD Projekt Red's home country) weighing in on the subject, the possibility of another Witcher 3 expansion pack seems to be growing. In fact, insiders are confident that another Witcher 3 expansion pack exists and, according to Eurogamer, it is expected to launch in May 2026.
One insider, Boris Niepiellak, spoke with Eurogamer and pointed to CDPR's recent financial report. In the report, the company's CFO, Piotr Nielubowicz, stated: "Considering our current progress, there is a possibility that new content hinted at in recent calls and reports could be released next year." While this statement is quite broad, it is difficult to ignore its implications within the context of ongoing rumors about an upcoming Witcher 3 expansion.
The rumored Witcher 3 DLC for 2026 appears highly likely.
The rumored expansion would be the third major DLC for The Witcher 3, following Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, which were released in 2015 and 2016 respectively. Most rumors suggest that this supposed expansion is being developed by Fool's Theory, the studio behind the critically acclaimed 2024 CRPG The Thaumaturge.
Fool's Theory is currently working on a remake of The Witcher 1, which is expected to undergo significant changes compared to the original open-world game. With CDPR currently busy with the development of The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2, outsourcing a new expansion for an older game to another studio lends credence to the rumors.
According to Eurogamer, the release of a new expansion for The Witcher 3 is expected to mark the beginning of a more dedicated marketing campaign for The Witcher 4, which is anticipated in Q4 2027. While things seem to align perfectly, Fool's Theory's potential development pipeline might raise some questions. The Witcher 3 was developed using CDPR's own RedEngine 3, while Fool's Theory will likely be working primarily with Unreal Engine 5 for the Witcher remake.
We'll find out soon enough
Considering all of this, it is important to approach these rumors with a healthy dose of skepticism until the Witcher 3 DLC is officially announced. Many anticipated that the expansion would be revealed at The Game Awards last December, but that did not happen. However, if the predicted May 2026 release date holds true, an official announcement may be imminent.
Given the significant time gap between The Witcher 3's release and The Witcher 4's launch, a new expansion arriving over a decade later might seem unbelievable. However, new content bridging that gap makes sense to some degree. The Witcher 3 is considered one of the greatest RPGs of all time, and a new expansion would almost certainly be welcomed with open arms. As rumors gain momentum, it seems increasingly likely that we will return to the Continent through a new DLC for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
▶ Source: https://screenrant.com/witcher-3-2026-dlc-update/
