CD Projekt Red Announces Witcher 3 DLC Songs of the Past for 2027
CDPR also confirmed updated PC minimum requirements, dropping HDD support and requiring Windows 11 and DirectX 12.
CD Projekt Red has announced a new expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt titled Songs of the Past, set to launch in 2027. The studio also revealed upcoming changes to the game's minimum system requirements on PC, according to Screen Rant.
The updated minimum requirements include Windows 11 as the required operating system, 12 GB RAM, 6 GB VRAM, 70 GB SSD storage, and CPUs such as the AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel Core i5-8400. These changes will take effect starting with the next major update.
CDPR stated that HDDs will no longer be supported, Windows 11 is required due to Windows 10 end of support on October 14, 2025, and the game will exclusively use DirectX 12. As a result, the game will become unplayable on older hardware, particularly systems with older GPUs and HDDs.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt originally released on May 19, 2015. CD Projekt Red is also working on The Witcher 4, which is set to release in late 2027 or more likely 2028, according to the article.
What This Means for Players
Players still running older GPUs or hard drives will need to upgrade their systems to continue playing after the next major update. The shift to DirectX 12 and Windows 11 aligns with the studio's broader move away from legacy support.
Quick answers
When will The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past release?
The DLC is set to launch in 2027.
What are the new minimum PC requirements for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt?
Windows 11, 12 GB RAM, 6 GB VRAM, 70 GB SSD storage, and a CPU such as AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel Core i5-8400.
Will The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt still support HDDs?
No, HDDs will no longer be supported starting with the next major update.