I'm still not convinced The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past is worth pasting over the perfect ending that was Blood and Wine

Summary

CD Projekt Red has confirmed that The Witcher 3 will receive an additional DLC, Songs of the Past, ahead of The Witcher 4. This news came as a surprise to many, since the original game's final expansion, Blood and Wine, already delivered what many considered a perfect ending. The author expresses skepticism, worrying that this new content might overwrite or undermine that narrative closure. The announcement reveals CDPR's intention to keep the franchise active before the next mainline entry, suggesting a desire to bridge the gap between old and new. For players, this raises questions about narrative continuity and whether additional content can honor the original story. The success of Songs of the Past will likely depend on how respectfully it handles the existing lore and character arcs, as fans are divided between excitement for more Witcher content and concern for the integrity of the established ending. The DLC also sets a precedent for how expansions can coexist with a continued franchise narrative.