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In a development that has sent shockwaves through the gaming world, fresh rumors are swirling that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, the critically acclaimed RPG masterpiece from CD Projekt RED, is gearing up for a third major story expansion – potentially dropping as early as May 2026. This would mark an astonishing 11 years since the game’s original 2015 release, breathing new life into one of the best-selling titles in video game history and setting the stage for the highly anticipated The Witcher 4.
The buzz ignited last week when Polish financial analyst Mateusz Chrzanowski of Noble Securities dropped a bombshell in a report for Strefa Inwestorów, predicting the DLC’s launch alongside blockbuster sales projections: 11 million copies at $30 each, netting CD Projekt RED a cool $330 million. “We expect another paid add-on (DLC) for The Witcher 3 to be released in May 2026,” Chrzanowski wrote, tying the timing to the game’s 11th anniversary and the ramp-up for The Witcher 4‘s marketing campaign, slated for a 2027 release.
While CD Projekt RED has remained tight-lipped – no official confirmation as of this writing – the rumors have legs, fueled by credible Polish insiders. Gaming podcasters Rock & Boris, known for their CDPR scoops, claim the project is being helmed by Fool’s Theory, the studio behind the Witcher 1 remake and staffed with ex-CDPR veterans. They describe it as a “third major story expansion” on par with the legendary Blood and Wine, which added 20+ hours of content, a sprawling new region (Toussaint), and some of the series’ most memorable quests.
Fans on X (formerly Twitter) are in a frenzy. “Epic Games shadowdropping Witcher 3 3rd DLC… the reveal and shadow drop will happen simultaneously,” one user speculated ahead of The Game Awards 2025, which ultimately dashed hopes with no announcement. Another prayed for a “Witcher 3 expansion reveal trailer” in a viral prayer circle post that racked up thousands of likes. Disappointment turned to renewed hype post-TGA, with posts like “The Witcher 3 DLC announced today? Borys Niespielak hinted… ‘I bet this is the best time,'” quoting the insider’s podcast tease.
To understand the stakes, rewind to 2015. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt launched to near-universal acclaim, selling over 60 million copies to date and earning Game of the Year honors at nearly every awards show. Players stepped into the boots of Geralt of Rivia, a grizzled monster hunter navigating a morally gray world of political intrigue, ancient magic, and heartbreaking choices. The base game alone offered 50-100 hours of open-world exploration across war-torn continents, but it was the DLCs that cemented its legend.
First came Hearts of Stone in 2015, a 10-15 hour noir-tinged tale of deals with the devilish Gaunter O’Dimm, praised for its philosophical depth and twisty narrative. Then Blood and Wine in 2016, a 30+ hour fairy-tale epic in the vampire-plagued Duchy of Toussaint, often called “better than the main game.” Together, these expansions added over 50 hours, new gear, mutations, and endings, pushing the total playtime into triple digits for completionists.
CD Projekt RED’s post-Witcher 3 trajectory has been rocky. The 2020 launch of Cyberpunk 2077 was a disastrous bug-fest, leading to lawsuits, refunds, and a stock plunge. But redemption came via patches, the Phantom Liberty expansion (starring Idris Elba), and Netflix’s hit The Witcher series, which boosted franchise visibility despite mixed reviews. Now, with The Witcher 4 (codenamed Polaris) in full production using Unreal Engine 5 – promising a Ciri-led story – a Witcher 3 DLC could serve as the perfect prologue, resolving loose ends like Ciri’s Elder Blood destiny or Geralt’s post-game fate.
Speculation runs wild: Will it feature Ciri as playable? A new continent tying into Witcher 4‘s darker tone? Next-gen enhancements beyond the 2022 update? YouTube channels are already pumping out “leak reaction” videos, with titles like “The Witcher 3 DLC HUGE Reveal News…” racking up views. Reddit’s r/GamingLeaksAndRumours is ablaze, with threads dissecting Chrzanowski’s report and earlier June 2025 whispers of a 2026 expansion.
CDPR’s silence isn’t surprising – the studio has a history of stealth drops, like Cyberpunk‘s expansions. But analysts see dollar signs. With Witcher 3 still selling strong (recent Epic Games Store freebie promotions aside), a $30-50 DLC could reignite sales across PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and even Switch. “New Witcher 3 DLC would also be a guaranteed moneymaker,” notes PC Gamer, crunching numbers on the 60M+ install base.
Critics of the rumor point to CDPR’s packed slate: Witcher 1 remake by Fool’s Theory, Cyberpunk sequel Orion, a new IP from Boston studio. Is splitting resources wise? Forums like CDPR’s own buzz with skepticism: “RUMOR: TW3 to get new expansion/dlc after 11 years.” Yet optimism prevails – Blood and Wine proved DLC can outshine bases, and fans crave closure.
If true, this DLC could redefine “support forever.” Imagine romping through a cursed realm, quaffing potions, and romancing sorceresses anew. As one X user put it: “Witcher 3 new dlc with story content… The unannounced [one] in May 2026.”
CD Projekt RED execs have teased big 2026 plans, but until a trailer drops – perhaps at Gamescom or a shadow drop – it’s all whispers from Warsaw. One thing’s clear: Geralt’s saga refuses to end. Stay tuned – the White Wolf might howl again sooner than you think.
