Discover 5 massive fan theories about Witcher 3 Songs of the Past, including Geralt’s fate, Dandelion’s role, timeline twists, and the mysterious sword from the reveal artwork.
The announcement of Witcher 3 Songs of the Past completely shocked the gaming community. Almost nobody expected CD Projekt Red to suddenly return to The Witcher 3 after all these years, especially after Blood and Wine already gave Geralt one of the most satisfying endings in gaming history. Although we were getting rumors for months, people started to believe that they were nothing more than rumors.
While official information is still limited, fans have already started building countless theories about what this mysterious expansion could actually be. Here are five of the biggest theories surrounding Witcher 3 Songs of the Past right now.
1. This Could Be Geralt’s Final Adventure
The biggest theory surrounding Witcher 3 Songs of the Past is that this expansion may serve as Geralt’s final major story before CD Projekt Red fully moves toward the next generation of Witcher games.
The title itself sounds emotional and nostalgic. “Songs of the Past” does not sound like a normal monster hunting expansion. It sounds reflective. It sounds like a farewell. It has also been described the DLC as a “trip down memory lane,” which only strengthened this theory online.
However, most fans do not actually think Geralt will die. In fact, many players believe killing him would be a terrible decision because Blood and Wine already delivered the perfect ending for the White Wolf. Seeing Geralt finally rest in Toussaint after decades of war and suffering felt like the conclusion he truly deserved.
Instead of a tragic death, Witcher 3 Songs of the Past could focus more on an emotional goodbye while passing the torch to Ciri as the future of the franchise.
2. The DLC Might Be Accessible Through the Main Menu Instead of a Quest Marker
One of the most interesting theories is that Witcher 3 Songs of the Past may not function like Hearts of Stone or Blood and Wine at all. The other two Witcher 3 expansions are integrated directly into the open world through quest markers and notice boards. However, this expansion could be completely different if the story is actually set in Geralt’s past.
This theory exists because of the fact that The Witcher 3 has multiple endings. Depending on player choices, Geralt can retire with Yennefer, end up with Triss, remain alone, and in addition, Ciri might be dead or alive, as a Witcher or an empress. Creating a massive new post-game expansion that naturally fits every ending would be extremely difficult.
Because of this, many fans believe Witcher 3 Songs of the Past might instead function as a separate campaign accessible directly from the main menu. Some players even think it could be framed as Dandelion narrating one of Geralt’s forgotten adventures from years ago.
3. Dandelion Could Be Narrating the Entire Story
There is a possibility that Dandelion will play a central role in Witcher 3 Songs of the Past.
The moment fans heard the title, some instantly connected it to Dandelion because songs and storytelling are such a huge part of his character. Some players even believe the expansion itself could literally be one of Dandelion’s famous tales about Geralt.
This would perfectly explain the nostalgic tone surrounding the DLC so far. Imagine an older Dandelion sitting in a tavern years later, telling listeners about one final forgotten adventure involving Geralt of Rivia. That setup would fit the title beautifully.
It would also allow CD Projekt Red to revisit older memories, characters, and locations without heavily interfering with the main timeline of The Witcher 3.
And honestly, if there is one character capable of turning Geralt’s brutal adventures into emotional legends, it is Dandelion.
4. This DLC Could Connect to the Witcher 1 Remake
Another interesting theory involves Fool’s Theory, the studio helping develop Witcher 3 Songs of the Past alongside CD Projekt Red.
The same studio is also working on the remake of the original Witcher game. Because of this, many fans believe the DLC could intentionally include references, characters, or locations connected to the first Witcher title. There is also a possibility that the game takes between or after the events fo Witcher 1.
This would actually be a smart move from CDPR. A lot of modern Witcher fans never played the original game because of its age and outdated gameplay. Using Witcher 3 Songs of the Past to reintroduce older storylines or iconic locations could make players excited not just for Witcher 4 but also the upcoming remake.
5. The Mysterious Sword in the Artwork Could Be Important
One of the strangest theories surrounding Witcher 3 Songs of the Past involves the official reveal artwork itself. Shortly after the announcement, fans immediately started analyzing Geralt’s sword and noticed that since Geralt already has both swords on his back, this sword might belong to anyone else. In addition, it does not clearly resemble some of his most recognizable weapons from The Witcher 3.
This has led many players to believe that the sword shown in the artwork is not random at all. Some fans think it could be tied directly to the main storyline of the expansion, while others believe it may be a forgotten relic from Geralt’s past.
A few theories even suggest the sword could belong to another witcher entirely or connect to older Witcher lore that has not been explored deeply in the games yet.
Knowing the Witcher fanbase, people are probably already zooming into individual pixels like medieval detectives trying to solve a murder mystery.
Still, CD Projekt Red usually does not place important objects in promotional artwork without a reason. Because of that, many fans are convinced the sword will play a meaningful role in Witcher 3 Songs of the Past.
No matter which theories end up becoming true, one thing is already clear. Witcher 3 Songs of the Past has successfully brought back the same excitement, mystery, and speculation that once surrounded the original game years ago. Very few games receive major story expansions more than a decade after release, especially ones centered around such beloved characters.
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