The Witcher 3 New Weapon Was "Impossible To Do" 10 Years Ago

New The Witcher 3: Songs Of The Past Feature Was "Impossible To Do" 10 Years Ago Published Sep 12, 2026, 10:10 AM EDT James Lucas is an Executive Editor at TheGamer who has worked in professional journalism since 2018. A Newcastle University graduate with a degree in Journalism, Media, and Culture, they have written hundreds of guides, news stories, and original reports, with bylines in IGN, NME, GaymingMag, and VG247, sourcing interviews with studio heads, legendary industry figures, prominent actors, and more. An expert on FPS games, Soulslikes, RPGs, and survival horror, James has intimate knowledge of a wide variety of titles, providing in-depth coverage and exclusive profiles. Some of the games they have extensively covered include: Half-Life 3, Counter-Strike, Elden Ring, and Fallout. They pride themselves on their consistently thorough research, leveraging nearly a decade of industry experience. You can reach them at James.t@thegamer.com One of Geralt’s most brutal weapons is a hooked silver chain, featured in both the novels and the opening cinematic for the 2007 original Witcher game, but it has never appeared in CDPR's trilogy. Until now. The Witcher 3’s upcoming expansion, Songs of the Past, finally lets Geralt channel his inner Scorpion, but why did it take so long to finally give him the hook? In a new interview with BBC News (via GamesRadar+), game director Jakob Rokosz said that it simply wasn’t possible ten years ago. “We were talking about implementing the chain even during the original The Witcher 3,” Rokosz revealed. “It was impossible to do at the time for various technological reasons and challenges. A few things had to click together, and we were able to address those challenges and issues during the remaster, so then we were able to implement a weapon that feels just natural and very fluid.” Geralt's Hook Will Be Invaluable For Swarms Rokosv didn’t go into further detail on what exactly those technological reasons and challenges were, but senior quest designer Despoina Anetaki teased that it’s not just a cool new weapon for Geralt’s arsenal. It opens up a whole new side of combat, perfect for those “who might be sick of the crossbow by now.” “It fits with the narrative theming of the Songs of the Past,” she said. “It fits with all the new enemies that work with the chain. We were able to do crowd control with the swarmions, that swarm you and you have to keep them away from you.” Granted, my 600+ hours in The Witcher 3 were mostly spent with Geralt hobbling from town to town, enjoying a night in the inn, and robbing the local villagers of their most prized Gwent cards. But a fresh way to experience the game all these years later is more than welcome. And for an expansion titled “Songs of the Past,” it feels especially fitting that CDPR would finally revisit one of Geralt’s more iconic weapons and find a way to make it work before passing the torch to Ciri. Released September 29, 2026 ESRB Mature 17+ / Blood and Gore, Crude Humor, Intense Violence, Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs and Alcohol Developer(s) CD Projekt Red Publisher(s) CD Projekt Red Franchise The Witcher The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — Remastered modernizes the generation-defining RPG with a range of upgrades and enhancements to visuals, performance, gameplay, and more. Become monster slayer for hire Geralt of Rivia and journey across the war-torn Northern Kingdoms to find your adopted daughter, Ciri, before the spectral forces of the Wild Hunt take her incredible power for their own. Included in Remastered are two critically acclaimed expansions — Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine — to expand the legendary story even further. Explore a Dark Fantasy World — Journey through the war-torn Northern Kingdoms and explore richly detailed regions, from bustling cities to forgotten ancient ruins and superstitious villages. Experience an Unforgettable Story — Traverse the Continent in search of Geralt’s adopted daughter Ciri, the Child of Prophecy, who is being ruthlessly hunted by the spectral Wild Hunt. Master a Witcher’s Arsenal — Embody the White Wolf and show your foes what it means to be a witcher with a variety of swords, potions, bombs, combat magic, and more. Modernized and Upgraded — Refined with an upgraded skill system, revamped combat, improved visuals, and more, Remastered is the definitive way to enjoy this acclaimed RPG. Includes Two Acclaimed Expansions — Discover unforgettable adventures in both Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions. Travel across the wilds of the Continent and the noble realm of Toussaint as new stories, characters, and choices await. Genre(s) Action, Adventure, RPG, Open-World, Exploration Triple-A Games The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Songs of the Past