Analyst Forecasts Witcher 3 DLC in 2026, Witcher 4 in 2027

A Polish financial analyst has projected that CD Projekt Red plans to release a new paid expansion for the decade-old video game The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt in May 2026, followed by the sequel The Witcher 4 in the fourth quarter of 2027. The predictions, outlined in a recent report by Noble Securities, come amid ongoing speculation about the studio's ambitious roadmap for its flagship fantasy franchise.

Mateusz Chrzanowski, the analyst behind the report, described the upcoming DLC as a substantial addition comparable to the game's previous expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine. Priced at approximately 30 euros, it is expected to generate sales of 11 million copies with a production budget of 52 million Polish zlotys. While specifics about the content remain undisclosed, industry observers suggest it could continue the storyline involving protagonists Geralt of Rivia and Ciri, serving as a narrative bridge to the next chapter in the series. The expansion is anticipated to launch the marketing push for The Witcher 4, potentially marking one of the longest post-launch content releases in gaming history, 11 years after the original game's debut in May 2015.