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The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past (DLC)

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Total hype
18.6 M
Trailer official+media
10.8 M
Buzz creators
7.8 M
Views gained · 7 days
+199 k
Hype Level
Comments
29 k
Publisher
CD Projekt Red
Developer
CD Projekt Red
Genre
RPG / DLC
Platforms
PC · PS5 · Xbox Series
Release
2027 window
Release dates by platform
  • PC2027
  • PS52027
  • Xbox Series2027

Last official trailer: 03/09/2026 (36 days ago)

Surprise DLC to tide fans over before The Witcher 4.

The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past (DLC) is #31 in the HypeTracker ranking, steady this week, with 18.6 M measured views, including +199 k over the last 7 days. Its hype comes 58% from official and media trailers.

Community reactions what the comments are saying · updated 01/10/2026

This week in the comments

A quiet week (~26 sampled comments): excitement still leads, but the remaster is starting to draw its first real criticism. The mood is moving from pure hype to hands-on feedback.

First cracks in the remaster

~19% of this week's comments are about the remaster: base PS5 version called a miss, PS4 Pro left out, German audio bugs, and one commenter says accessibility settings make the game too easy.

« After trying it, I have to say this is a really bad remaster on base PS5! Please put the next-gen version back, it's much better, but you removed it from the store. »
— @levtak8030 · ♥ 0 · translated · see original ↗
Geralt first

~8% of comments want endless DLC for Geralt and show less interest in Ciri. A quiet echo of a split already visible in the wider discussion.

Itching to replay

~23% of comments are short bursts of excitement or praise about replaying. Some wonder whether to start the remaster before the expansion lands.

→ see "Reunion and nostalgia", the through-line since the reveal

Top reactions and controversies

"Wind's howling": the big reunion

Dominant take
28 %

Around 28% of the discussion: joy, nostalgia and disbelief that an 11-year-old game gets a DLC. Geralt's aged voice moves people, and the chain from the first game lands.

« When the game is so legendary it's still getting updates 11 years later. And everyone likes it. »
— @Onyx9393 · ♥ 9 k · translated · see original ↗

Russian dub: the big absentee

Controversy
12 %

Around 12% of the talk: a wave of requests for the familiar Russian voice, with threats of boycott or piracy. A few voices say the original audio is enough.

88 % Want a Russian dub 12 % Original audio or subtitles are fine

Theories on Letten and Dandelion

Dominant take
7 %

~7% of comments speculate about the region, the tree lady, Essi Daven, Gaunter O'Dimm or a link to Witcher 4, often fed by the analysis videos they're replying to.

« Amazing. So we're going to Letten for this new expansion. Dandelion is viscount of Lettenhove and his family seems rooted in Cidaris. Since he's at the Beltane festival, it makes sense. »
— @sylviegonzalesperez · ♥ 88 · translated · see original ↗

PC requirements and no PS4

Controversy
7 %

~7%: Windows 11 reportedly required, which some call a dealbreaker; disappointment over no PS4 or Xbox One; worries that older PCs can't cope.

More hyped than GTA VI

Dominant take
5 %

~5% of comments pit this DLC against GTA VI, always in The Witcher 3's favour, and praise the free remaster as a gesture towards fans.

« We get more Witcher 3 before GTA VI. What a time to be alive. »
— @nurgle5533 · ♥ 2 k · translated · see original ↗

Gwent: new cards, please

Dominant take
4 %

~4% of comments want one thing only: new Gwent cards. The running gag shows up under every video, from the reveal to the current pulse.

« All we want to know is whether there are new Gwent cards. »
— @escamunicha4276 · ♥ 850 · translated · see original ↗

History — sentiment over time

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past
— % positive — % negative ● = dated event
Theories, Windows 11 and dubbing +10
Entre le 08/01/2024 et le 25/08/2026
08/01/2024 → 25/08/2026
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Between fervent speculation and technical grumbling, the community is split.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past +79
25/08/2026 → 01/09/2026
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A tidal wave of love, barely dented by the Russian voice question.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Songs of the Past +80
30/08/2026 → 06/09/2026
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The gameplay wins people over, with some reservations about animations.
Doug Cockle interview, Gwent, nothing from Netflix +62
Pouls actuel
06/09/2026
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Warm mood, carried by the interview with Geralt's voice actor.
Hype and first remaster feedback +35
This week
02/10/2026 → 09/10/2026
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Hype holds, but remaster criticism is already surfacing.
Release
01/01/2027
Read more
2027
Analysis built from 9 k public YouTube comments on the tracked videos · figures are counts on the sampled corpus · quotes verified and translated (original linked) · never affects the ranking.
Audiencethe measurable side: views, likes and the videos driving the hype

Like rate

New views per day

trailer buzz
Trailer 58% Buzz 42%

Top 5 videos — Trailers · official + media

Top 5 videos — Buzz · creators & reactions

The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past (DLC) — quick answers

How many views do The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past (DLC)'s trailers have?

As of 09/10/2026, The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past (DLC) totals 18.6 M measured views: 10.8 M from official and media trailers, 7.8 M from creator buzz.

When does The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past (DLC) release?

The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past (DLC) is expected 2027 on PC · PS5 · Xbox Series.

When was the last official The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past (DLC) trailer?

The most recent official video counted for The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past (DLC) was published on 03/09/2026 — 36 days ago.

How hyped is The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past (DLC)?

The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past (DLC) ranks #31 of 83 tracked games by measured views, with hype level “Moderate”.

Is The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past (DLC) worth the hype?

The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past (DLC) ranks #31 out of 83 tracked games on HypeTracker, with 18.6 M measured views. Its hype is measured from real views, not claimed. Player-side, comment analysis leans positive (55% positive).

Is The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past (DLC)'s hype dying down?

The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past (DLC)'s hype is steady: 199 k views gained over the last 7 days, ranking position mostly unchanged.

What do players think of The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past (DLC)?

Based on an analysis of 9 k YouTube comments, opinion on The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past (DLC) currently stands at 55% positive and 20% negative.

Why is The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past (DLC) controversial?

Russian dub: the big absentee — Around 12% of the talk: a wave of requests for the familiar Russian voice, with threats of boycott or piracy. A few voices say the original audio is enough.