Report: Huge Witcher 3 Expansion May Drop in 2026 Before Witcher 4
The world of The Witcher may be expanding sooner than expected, and not just with the upcoming sequel. According to a new financial analyst report, CD Projekt RED could be preparing a substantial new paid expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, potentially releasing as early as May 2026 to serve as a narrative bridge to The Witcher 4.
The report from Mateusz Chrzanowski, an analyst at Noble Securities, provides specific projections. It anticipates the release of a new The Witcher 3 add-on in May 2026, with sales estimates of 11 million copies at a $30 price point. The analyst suggests this content would “kick off the proper marketing campaign for The Witcher 4,” indicating it is designed to transition players from Geralt’s concluded saga into the new era led by Ciri.
This potential expansion would be the first major story content for The Witcher 3 since the award-winning Blood and Wine DLC in 2016. The idea of a “bridge” expansion has sparked excitement, with fans speculating it could explore Ciri’s early years as a witcher, introduce key characters for the next game, or even revisit beloved locations with a new narrative purpose.
It is crucial to note that this information comes from an external financial analysis, not an official announcement from CD Projekt RED. The studio has not confirmed any new content for The Witcher 3, and its public focus remains on the future Witcher 4 (codenamed Polaris) and other projects like the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel, Orion.
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If the report holds true, it would signal an incredibly busy and ambitious roadmap for CD Projekt RED. Releasing a major expansion for a decade-old game just a year before launching an entirely new sequel would be a unique strategy, one aimed at re-engaging a massive existing fanbase while building hype for the future of the franchise. For now, fans are advised to treat this as a compelling rumor, but one that offers a hopeful and exciting glimpse at the possible future of The Continent.