Nancy MillerIs CD Projekt Red secretly working on a new Witcher 3 expansion? We investigate the “Sands of Ofir” leaks, the official Project Polaris roadmap, and why the community—not the developers—is releasing the real DLC in 2026.
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Is a New Witcher 3 Expansion Release Date Confirmed?
Let’s address the elephant in the room. Despite viral posts on social media claiming a 2026 release date for a third expansion, CD Projekt Red has NOT confirmed any new official expansions for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
However, “No Official Expansion” does not mean “No New Content.” The confusion stems from CDPR’s strategic pivot to the modding community and the upcoming release of completely separate games.
CD Projekt Red’s Roadmap: Witcher 4 (Polaris) vs. Witcher 3 DLC
To understand why there is no official Witcher 3 expansion, we must look at the studio’s pipeline. The developers have officially sunset the REDengine (which powers Witcher 3) to focus entirely on Unreal Engine 5.
- ❌ The Witcher 3 DLC Support:
Ended. The “Next-Gen Update” (v4.04) was the final major patch. The studio is no longer creating content for this engine. - 🚀 Project Polaris (The New Saga):
Often called “Witcher 4,” this is currently in full production. It is a new trilogy saga, likely focusing on Ciri or a custom Witcher from the School of the Lynx. - 🐺 Canis Majoris (Witcher 1 Remake):
A complete Open World reimaging of the first game. This is where the team’s “remake” energy is going, not into Witcher 3 DLC.
Debunking the “Sands of Ofir” Expansion Leak
A persistent rumor suggests a secret DLC called “Sands of Ofir” is in development. This originated from a fake leak years ago but has resurfaced in 2026 due to modding projects.
While CDPR is not making this, modders are. Using the newly released assets, community teams are attempting to build the lands of Ofir themselves. This blurs the line between “Official” and “Fan-made,” leading to the confusion.
The Real “New Expansion”: How REDkit is Saving The Witcher 3
If you want a new Witcher 3 expansion in 2026, you don’t wait for CDPR—you download it. The release of the REDkit modding tools gave players access to the same developer tools used to build Blood and Wine.
This has triggered a “Golden Age” of mods that are essentially free DLCs.
1. The “E3 2014” Graphics Restoration
Restoring the dark, gritty, volumetric lighting seen in the pre-release trailers that was cut for consoles. This makes the game feel like a sequel.
2. “Spider and the Wolf” & New Quests
Modders are using AI voice synthesis to create fully voiced new contracts for Geralt that seamlessly blend into the base game.
3. Combat Overhaul Mods
Replacing the vanilla “dodge-roll” combat with animations inspired by Elden Ring, adding depth and difficulty.
Next-Gen Performance: Ray Tracing & Economy Issues
Installing these “Expansion-sized” mods comes at a cost. The Next-Gen update (v4.04) is notoriously heavy on CPUs when Ray Tracing is enabled.
Furthermore, the in-game economy wasn’t designed for this. If you start a fresh save to play a new Quest Mod, Geralt is poor. You need Grandmaster Armor to survive the new difficulty mods, but that costs 40,000+ Crowns—an amount that takes 20 hours of grinding to earn.
Unlock the Full Experience: The XmodHub Solution
Don’t let poverty or grinding stop you from enjoying the new community expansions. Use the XmodHub Witcher 3 Trainer to bypass the economy and focus on the story.
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Catherine Hu
I find it interesting that even though CDPR hasn’t confirmed anything, the modding community might step up and fill the gap with new content. It’s exciting to think that there could be new DLC in 2026, even if it’s not officially from the devs.