Fresh reports build on prior speculation of a 2026 expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, now suggesting the distant region of Zerrikania as its location, with a possible May release involving over 100 developers at Fool’s Theory.
Rumors of new content for the 11-year-old Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, last updated in 2022, have intensified. Following December 2025 analyst predictions of a paid add-on in May 2026 to prelude The Witcher 4, IGN Poland reported on January 8, 2026, that sources confirm long-standing talks of an expansion set in Zerrikania.
This eastern land beyond the Northern Kingdoms, known from lore for dragon worship, tattooed warrior women, vast forests, canyons, and the Fiery Mountains, was hinted at in-game via Letho’s escape mention and Ciri’s DLC outfit. It offers rich potential for open-world dragon encounters.
November 2025 investor comments from CFO Piotr Nielubowicz and CEO Michał Nowakowski noted progress on unannounced content, with over 100 Fool’s Theory developers assigned. Analyst Mateusz Chrzanowski estimated a 52 million PLN ($14M USD) budget tied to company incentives.
With The Witcher 4 slated for 2027, this could fill the gap for fans. CD Projekt Red declines to comment on rumors. Console mod support arrives in 2026. The studio's last big release, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, followed 35 million base game sales.
