Third The Witcher 3 DLC Rumors Intensify as More Polish Outlets Confirm the Talk
The latest wave of rumors around a third The Witcher 3 DLC is gaining momentum after multiple Polish sources echoed and reinforced the earlier claims attributed to analyst firm Noble Securities, pushing the community conversation from simple speculation into something that feels increasingly coordinated.
Earlier this week, IGN Poland published a report stating they have been aware of the possibility of new expansion style content for a long time. According to their write up, they previously avoided publishing because the lead originated from a single source, even if it sounded credible. Now, they are sharing what they heard back then, namely that CD Projekt RED explored expanding The Witcher 3 into a completely different kind of region, the desert of Zerrikania. If true, it would be a sharp tonal and visual contrast to the muddy survival horror atmosphere of Velen and the brighter fantasy palette of Toussaint from Blood and Wine, giving veteran players a fresh reason to roam the open world again.
IGN Poland also adds an important caveat: time changes plans. They suggest that Kovir and Poviss remains another plausible direction, particularly because it could act as connective tissue for the next mainline entry, The Witcher 4, which is not expected to arrive until at least 2027. That detail matters because it frames the rumored DLC not only as nostalgia content, but potentially as strategic world building that keeps the franchise’s narrative heat up while the next generation project continues.
Separately, Polish outlet PPE reportedly provided its own confirmation that something substantial is coming, claiming they heard from their sources about a new Wild Hunt related project roughly a year ago and were told in the first half of 2025 that The Witcher 3 would receive major new content. If two independent editorial teams are willing to stand behind similar signals from their own networks, it raises the likelihood that something is in active development or at minimum was recently in planning with enough confidence to circulate beyond a single whisper chain.
What makes this story especially spicy for long time fans is the timing. The Witcher 3 is now a 10 year old game, widely treated as a completed masterpiece with its definitive expansion arc already delivered. The idea of a third DLC arriving this late is exactly the kind of move that would normally be dismissed, unless CD Projekt RED had a partner studio doing much of the heavy lifting. That is why speculation has naturally gravitated toward external collaboration, with Fool’s Theory frequently mentioned by fans because of its existing relationship with CD Projekt RED on The Witcher 1 remake, even if there is no official confirmation tying them to a new The Witcher 3 content drop.
From a gamer industry lens, the business logic is obvious: a meaningful DLC revival would spike engagement, drive re purchases, and refuel franchise visibility right when the audience is hungry for Witcher content but still years away from the next flagship release. If the rumors point to a 2026 release window, then the next domino is simple: an official announcement could land sooner rather than later, especially if internal scheduling needs a clear marketing runway.
If CD Projekt RED really drops a third The Witcher 3 DLC, would you rather explore Zerrikania’s desert or visit Kovir and Poviss as a bridge toward The Witcher 4, and what would make it worth returning after 10 years?
