{
  "id": 10452494,
  "title": "If you want an early taste of The Witcher 3's Songs of the Past expansion, you can listen to five tracks from the OST right now",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/if-you-want-an-early-taste-of-the-witcher-3s-songs-of-the-past",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-28T13:30:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Eurogamer",
    "slug": "eurogamer",
    "url": "https://www.eurogamer.net/the-witcher-3-songs-of-the-past-expansion-five-tracks-ost"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "CD Projekt Red recently unveiled the upcoming expansion for The Witcher 3, titled \"Songs of the Past\", during Gamescom's Opening Night Live show. Although the expansion is yet to be released, CD Projekt Red has released an EP featuring five tracks from the game's soundtrack, available for public consumption. The EP, titled \"The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past (OST Gamescom 2026 EP)\", includes music by Magda Urbańska, Marcin Przybyłowicz, and Daniel Elms. The tracks, described as blending orchestral writing with traditional folk influences, powerful vocal performances, and regional instrumentation, aim to capture the essence of the upcoming third expansion, set in the bucolic environment of Letten. Magda Urbańska, one of the composers, expressed her excitement and responsibility in creating music for \"Songs of the Past\", emphasizing the deep connection to The Witcher's Slavic heritage. The release of the EP provides an early glimpse into the expansion's unique combination of evocative orchestral writing and traditional folk music, showcasing a diverse range of cultural influences.",
  "summary": "Back in August, CD Projekt Red properly revealed new Witcher 3 expansion Songs of the Past during Gamescom's Opening Night Live show. Whilst I got to experience a hands-off demo of the new content ( which I loved ), no one in the public has yet had chance to get their hands on the title. So, it seems like CD Projekt Red is doing the next best thing and get our, erm, ears on it instead. Read more",
  "key_points": [
    "CD Projekt Red unveils upcoming expansion \"Songs of the Past\" for The Witcher 3",
    "Five-track EP released featuring music by Magda Urbańska, Marcin Przybyłowicz, and Daniel Elms",
    "Tracks blend orchestral writing with folk influences and traditional instrumentation"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Consequence",
        "title": "Stevie Wonder Celebrates 50 Years of Songs in the Key of Life with Four Unreleased Tracks: Stream",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/stevie-wonder-celebrates-50-years-of-songs-in-the-key-of-life-with",
        "published": "2026-09-28T14:13:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}