CD Projekt Red is preparing a major expansion for The Witcher 3 in 2026 to bridge to Witcher 4, alongside ongoing development of Cyberpunk 2 and several unannounced projects, while Cyberpunk 2077 will receive only free updates rather than new paid DLC. The company aims to leverage The Witcher 3’s continued popularity, including mod tools and Game Pass presence, to build momentum for future releases and expand its franchise presence across gaming and other media.
CD Projekt Red (CDPR) is gearing up for a highly active period starting in 2026, with significant developments around The Witcher 3 and its future, alongside other projects. A new expansion for The Witcher 3 is expected, potentially releasing in 2026, serving as a bridge between the original trilogy and the upcoming Witcher 4. This expansion, developed by Fool’s Theory—a studio of former Witcher developers—is intended to kick off the marketing campaign for Witcher 4, possibly introducing new regions like Kovir or Zerakania. Although a May 2026 release was initially predicted, recent statements suggest the expansion might launch later in the year after a longer marketing campaign, possibly revealed around The Witcher 3’s anniversary.
CDPR’s strategy includes leveraging The Witcher 3’s presence on Game Pass to attract new players ahead of Witcher 4’s launch, reinforcing the expansion’s role as both a revenue source and a promotional tool. The company is confident in the progress of the expansion and is optimistic about meeting profit incentives tied to new content releases. Additionally, mod tools for The Witcher 3 are expected to arrive on consoles this year, potentially revitalizing the game’s modding community and enhancing player engagement around the expansion’s launch.
While The Witcher 3 expansion is confirmed, CDPR has clarified that no new expansions or DLCs are planned for Cyberpunk 2077. Instead, the focus for Cyberpunk seems to be on free updates and enhancements, such as the recent PS5 Pro patch developed by Virtuous. The company is actively working on Cyberpunk 2, which is rapidly expanding in development scale, but no paid expansions for the original game are forthcoming. This shift likely reflects the challenges of producing large-scale content for Cyberpunk 2077 and a strategic focus on next-generation projects.
Beyond these known endeavors, CDPR is working on four unannounced projects, including three games and one non-gaming project. These are separate from licensed third-party efforts like a Cyberpunk mobile game and the live-action Cyberpunk project, which is progressing but not ready for public updates. The non-gaming project is being developed externally but is tied to one of CDPR’s franchises, possibly an animated series or similar media related to The Witcher or Cyberpunk universes.
Overall, CDPR is entering a busy phase with a confirmed Witcher 3 expansion, ongoing work on Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2, and several secret projects in the pipeline. The Witcher 3 expansion is expected to play a crucial role in building momentum for the next major Witcher installment, while Cyberpunk 2077 continues to receive support through free updates rather than paid DLC. Fans can anticipate major announcements and releases over the next couple of years as CDPR revitalizes its flagship franchises and explores new creative ventures.