The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past's setting felt like a natural choice, says CDPR
While CD Projekt Red remains tight-lipped about the specific plot twists of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past, story director Marcin Blacha has provided clarity on the expansion's setting. The decision to introduce a new territory was described as a natural progression for the narrative.
The story will take place in Letten, the homeland of the bard Dandelion. It is a personal matter involving the bard that compels Geralt to return to the Path. According to Blacha, using an unfamiliar region allows the studio to explore new storytelling possibilities and present Dandelion in a new light, facing responsibilities he hasn't had to confront before. This new setting aims to offer players a fresh perspective on a world they thought they knew intimately.
Details regarding the primary antagonist remain scarce. While the expansion is expected to involve a
Details regarding the primary antagonist remain scarce. While the expansion is expected to involve a "long-dormant evil" and curses—with visual cues suggesting entities fused with trees—Blacha only noted that the foe represents a "new challenge for Geralt." It remains unclear if this threat has direct ties to the lore of the original The Witcher game or other established forces.
Although Songs of the Past is set to take over the role of the definitive conclusion to Geralt's saga, previously held by Blood and Wine, the developers have declined to comment on how this new chapter will specifically alter or expand upon the ending seen in Toussaint. For now, the studio maintains a cautious approach, focusing on the organic connection between the bard's plight and the Witcher's return to action.
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