CD Projekt Red has described the expansion as a prologue to The Witcher 4, though not in a direct or traditional sense. Rather than serving as a straightforward setup for the next game, it may help bridge the transition from Geralt's era to the next chapter of the series, where Ciri is expected to take center stage. With The Witcher 4 still years away, "Songs of the Past" could become an important piece of the franchise's evolving story.