The story of The Witcher 3 was once concluded with “Geralt’s retirement.” But CD Projekt Red showed at Gamescom 2026 Opening Night Live that this tranquility would not last long. The new expansion pack, Songs of the Past, will take players to Letten, a region almost entirely unknown on The Witcher 3’s main map. Letten is also the birthplace of Dandelion, the bard and one of Geralt’s most loyal friends. Interestingly, very little is known about the region’s location on the map; some maps do not even mark Letten at all. Statements from the expansion’s development team seek to answer that question.
Of course, this is not just a matter of “where.” Letten’s location also provides important clues about the future of The Witcher universe. The region lies very close to Kovir, known as the setting of The Witcher 4. This turns Songs of the Past from a mere side adventure into a bridge through which we can also feel the world of the new game. In the following sections, we will take a detailed look at both Letten’s exact location and why this location matters so much.
Behind the Story: CD Projekt Red and Fool’s Theory
CD Projekt Red is not alone behind Songs of the Past. The studio Fool’s Theory also plays a critical role in developing the expansion. Shortly after the announcement, the studio’s world director Peter Gelencser and vision director Karolina Kuzia-Rokosz stepped in front of the cameras to answer players’ burning questions. Their statements show how carefully the expansion has been crafted, not only in terms of geography but also in atmosphere and story timing.
According to Gelencser, the entirety of Songs of the Past takes place in Letten. Since Letten is Dandelion’s birthplace, the story is expected to open a window into the bard’s past and family. This means an opportunity to concretely explore the world of a character we only knew through dialogue in The Witcher 3. We may also find new answers to the question of why Dandelion is such a cheerful and carefree character.
Where Is Letten? Coordinates and Map
Peter Gelencser described Letten’s location in considerable detail during CD Projekt Red’s Gamescom broadcast. Roughly speaking, Letten is located in a region between Kovir and Kaedwen in the north. To be more precise: follow the Buina River, which connects to Praxeda Bay, eastward; then, when you reach the Nimnar River, head to its southern bank. That is exactly where Letten is.
- North: The region between Kovir and Kaedwen.
- Water route: Follow the Buina River from Praxeda Bay.
- Bank: Reach the southern bank of the Nimnar River.
- Estimated point: Near Gelibol, northern Redania.
Even though this description sounds like directions, it also reveals how difficult it is to pinpoint an exact location on the map for players. Until official maps are updated, many will rely on fan-made maps and estimates. Still, the given description contains enough clues for those who want to picture it on The Witcher 3’s main map.
Although Gelencser’s description is extremely clear, pointing it out on the map with a hand is still difficult. That’s because Letten is a settlement that CD Projekt Red expanded for this story and one that hasn’t appeared on many maps before. However, by looking at detailed fan-made maps and following the given description, it is possible to estimate the region’s approximate location. Moreover, the region is not far from Blaviken, where Geralt earned the nickname “Butcher of Blaviken.” This signals that Songs of the Past may reference some events from the main game.
The Kovir Connection: A Geography Close to The Witcher 4
Letten’s real significance comes not only from being Dandelion’s birthplace. CD Projekt Red had announced that The Witcher 4’s story would take place in the Kovir region. The fact that Letten also lies between Kovir and Kaedwen creates a direct geographic proximity between the two titles. This is an important clue for players who want to predict The Witcher 4’s atmosphere, political balances, and possible character crossovers.
Moreover, this location also shows how far Songs of the Past is from the main game’s adventures. Much of The Witcher 3’s main map took place around southern Redania and Temeria. There had also been earlier rumors that the expansion would be set in Cidaris, but the statements disproved those claims. Letten is positioned distinctly far from the main game’s locations, in the north, right next to Kovir. Considering Kovir’s special commercial and political standing among the northern kingdoms, this proximity could also give the story a different political backdrop.
Spring, Belleteyn, and Dandelion’s Estate
Geographical debates aside, Letten’s atmosphere is also one of the most anticipated aspects of the expansion. Karolina Kuzia-Rokosz describes the region as “very peaceful” and “a pastoral Polish town.” Players will visit the region in the spring, when the Belleteyn festival celebrating the end of winter will take place. A fresh-morning atmosphere, with light clearly moving across the vegetation, awaits players. A colorful natural landscape dominated by green and purple also stands out in the first gameplay footage shown.
Of course, in The Witcher universe, idyll does not last long. Gelencser says there is a dark side beneath this beautiful image that we haven’t seen yet. This is a sign that the expansion will be not just a travel tale but also a Witcher story. The gameplay footage also draws attention to a large country estate belonging to Dandelion’s family. Perhaps one reason the bard is so cheerful lies here, in his youth spent at his family’s estate.
Timing: Right After Blood and Wine
The story timing of Songs of the Past is at least as important as its geography. Vision director Kuzia-Rokosz says the expansion begins right after The Witcher 3: Blood and Wine. So while Geralt has retreated to his vineyard home in Corvo Bianco and trusted in his retirement, a brand-new adventure comes knocking. This means players will set out with a Geralt who has completed the main story of The Witcher 3 and its two major expansions.
It is not yet clear how much the story will reflect the player’s choices in Blood and Wine. However, it is stated that the CDPR team’s idea for this expansion dates back “years ago.” There is also the possibility of a new romance, another topic that excites The Witcher series fans even more than before. These details show that Songs of the Past is designed not just as a short side-quest pack but as a true Witcher adventure.
Surprises That Came with the Announcement
CD Projekt Red did not only announce Songs of the Past at the Gamescom presentation. The company also revealed a remastered version of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It is stated that this version will not be limited to visual improvements; gameplay and even the combat system will also be overhauled. So the new expansion may arrive alongside a modernized version of the base game. The remastered edition could also make it easier for new players to enter the story.
Furthermore, the platforms Songs of the Past will be released on also show the audience the expansion will reach. The expansion will be available for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and Switch 2. The addition of Switch 2 in particular is a sign that CDPR wants to include hybrid console players in this new adventure. All these innovations reveal that, before The Witcher 4, the series is intended to be made appealing to both old and new players.
A New Era on the Threshold of the North
Songs of the Past is an intriguing stop that targets both the past and the future of The Witcher universe at once. Letten offers a nostalgic journey into Dandelion’s roots, while also serving as a bridge through which we can feel the world of The Witcher 4 thanks to its proximity to Kovir. Geographically in the north, politically in Kovir’s shadow, and atmospherically woven with the vibrant colors of spring and Belleteyn, this region stands apart from the series’ usual southern locations. What remains is to see the dark secret hidden beneath this pastoral landscape.
Geralt’s retirement seemed like a hard-won peace at the end of The Witcher 3’s second expansion. But Songs of the Past shows that this peace will not last long. After Blood and Wine, Geralt saddles up once again and will find himself right next to Kovir, in these quiet yet secret-filled lands where Dandelion was born. We now know its place on the map; what remains is to experience its story firsthand.