Recent reports suggest significant developments concerning the rumored third expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Analyst Mateusz Chrzanowski from Noble Securities has unveiled essential details, including the budget and expected launch price.
Expansion Budget and Pricing Details
According to Chrzanowski, the upcoming expansion has a production budget estimated at $14.5 million, excluding marketing costs. The analyst projects that it will retail for $30.
Sales Projections
The anticipated expansion is expected to sell around 11 million copies upon release. This strong sales forecast reflects the ongoing popularity of the Witcher franchise.
Link to Future Projects
Chrzanowski also noted that the marketing campaign for this expansion could serve as a precursor to revealing The Witcher 4. The narrative featured in the new DLC may lay important groundwork for the next installment in the beloved series.
Industry Insights
In December 2025, during a podcast episode of Rock and Borys, co-host Borys Nieśpielak revealed that multiple independent sources in the Polish gaming industry had confirmed the new DLC’s release. He expressed that this is an opportune time for CD Projekt to make an official announcement.
Credibility of Sources
- Nieśpielak assured listeners that his information was not speculative.
- He cited verification from several sources, including a prominent entity in the industry.
Co-host Remigiusz “Rock” Maciaszek acknowledged the trustworthiness of Nieśpielak’s claims but desired official confirmation from CD Projekt before jumping to conclusions.
Conclusion
As anticipation builds for The Witcher 3’s rumored expansion, the insights provided by industry analysts and insider sources suggest exciting times ahead for fans. With a strong budget, projected sales, and a strategic marketing approach, the expansion could pave the way for the next chapter in the Witcher saga.
