The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past

Role-playing (RPG)AdventureDecember 31, 2027

Songs of the Past is a brand-new full-fledged expansion to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, one of the most acclaimed role-playing games of all time. Created in partnership with Fool’s Theory, a team comprising veteran The Witcher 3 developers, players can once again take on the role of Geralt of Rivia and embark on a brand-new adventure before heading out on the Path as Ciri in the upcoming The Witcher 4.

Xbox Series X|SPC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5

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