A New Chapter For The Witcher 3: Rumors About New DLC

The Wircher 3 DLC rumors have moved from idle speculation to sustained discussion across developer-adjacent circles in Poland, driven by repeated claims from industry-connected commentators and reinforced by circumstantial timing around CD Projekt Red’s release slate. Nearly ten years after The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt launched, talk of a third expansion has resurfaced with enough consistency to keep expectations alive, even as official confirmation remains absent.

The most recent spark came from the Rock and Borys podcast, a Polish-language show with a track record of sourcing information from within the domestic games industry. According to statements made during its latest episode, multiple independent sources have confirmed that new downloadable content for The Witcher 3 is in active development. The hosts stressed that their information was verified beyond a single contact and framed the project as more substantial than minor cosmetic additions.

“This is confirmed information from several independent sources,” said Borys Nieśpielak during the discussion. “What we know is that this is a DLC for The Witcher 3.” — Borys Nieśpielak

Nieśpielak added that he would be surprised if CD Projekt Red did not reveal the project soon, describing the present moment as optimal for an announcement. His co-host, Remigiusz “Rock” Maciaszek, expressed more caution, noting that without direct access to the same sources, he remains uneasy until CD Projekt Red makes a formal statement.

“I trust you, but without seeing it myself, it still feels a bit up in the air,” Maciaszek responded during the episode. — Remigiusz “Rock” Maciaszek

The credibility of these remarks rests largely on Nieśpielak’s long-standing connections within Poland’s development community. While he declined to provide details about the DLC’s scope, his confidence suggested that production is well underway. That assertion aligns with earlier reporting from outlets such as Twisted Voxel, which referenced the same podcast in December while noting growing chatter among fans on Reddit and other forums.

Community reaction has followed a familiar pattern. Some players urge restraint, wary of inflating expectations without confirmation. Others point to CD Projekt Red’s history with Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine as a reason to expect meaningful content if a new expansion exists at all. One Reddit user, highlighted in coverage of the discussion, argued that the studio’s prior DLC output makes it difficult not to anticipate something substantial.

Speculation has also focused on who might be developing the content. Rock and Borys previously claimed that Fool’s Theory, a Polish studio currently working on The Witcher remake, is responsible for the rumored expansion. Fool’s Theory released The Thaumaturge in 2024, a narrative-driven RPG praised for its writing and atmosphere. The studio’s involvement would follow a pattern established by CD Projekt Red in recent years, outsourcing major updates to trusted partners while maintaining oversight.

The idea is not unprecedented. Cyberpunk 2077 continued to receive significant updates long after launch, including content developed with external support. Assigning Fool’s Theory to a Witcher 3 expansion would allow CD Projekt Red to keep focus on future projects while extending the life of its most enduring title.

The question of scale remains unresolved. The Witcher 3 has already received what many consider definitive expansions, each offering hours of story content and new regions. A third expansion would likely need to justify its existence without undermining the finality of Blood and Wine. Several observers believe the answer lies in narrative positioning rather than sheer size.

With The Witcher 4 confirmed to be in development and starring Ciri, a story set between the two games could serve as connective tissue. Footage shown so far from The Witcher 4 suggests significant changes to Ciri’s character and abilities, leaving a gap that a Witcher 3 expansion could plausibly fill. A Reddit commenter known as markg900 suggested that expanded playable sections featuring Ciri would make sense given the direction of the sequel.

That timing also fits CD Projekt Red’s broader schedule. The studio has already confirmed that The Witcher 4 will not release in 2026, leaving a relatively open window for an interim project. Rock and Borys outlined what they believe is the planned order of Witcher-related releases, beginning with console mod support, followed by the Witcher 3 DLC, then The Witcher 4, and finally the remake of the first game.

“I found one piece of information that I can’t confirm any further, that it’s next year at the earliest,” Nieśpielak said when discussing a possible release window. — Borys Nieśpielak

If accurate, that places the expansion in 2026 at the earliest, well clear of major marketing beats already spoken for. It also explains the absence of any mention during The Game Awards 2025, an omission that some fans initially read as a sign the rumors were unfounded. CD Projekt Red’s joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski stated ahead of the show that the studio would not be bringing new content announcements, lending weight to the idea that any reveal was simply being held back.

From a strategic standpoint, returning to The Witcher 3 makes sense. The game continues to sell, remains heavily modded, and benefits from renewed attention whenever the franchise appears in other media. A carefully scoped expansion could re-engage lapsed players and introduce newer audiences to the world ahead of the sequel, without requiring the marketing lift of a full release.

Still, caution remains warranted. Every source cited so far traces back to informal industry commentary rather than documentation or direct statements. Even supporters of the rumors emphasize restraint, noting that expectations can quickly outpace reality. A handful of quests marketed as a story DLC would technically satisfy the claims being made, even if it fell short of fan hopes for another Blood and Wine.

What distinguishes the current wave of discussion from past rumors is its persistence and specificity. The repeated naming of Fool’s Theory, the consistency around timing, and the confidence expressed by individuals with industry ties give the story more structure than typical speculation. Whether that structure holds will depend on CD Projekt Red’s next moves.

The Wircher 3 DLC rumors occupy a familiar space between anticipation and skepticism. They speak to the unusual longevity of a game that, a decade on, still commands attention simply by the possibility of more story to tell. Until an official announcement arrives, that possibility remains unresolved, but it no longer feels entirely remote.