Multiplayer Witcher Game Unveiled with Character Creation

Key Takeaways

• CD Projekt Red's upcoming Witcher multiplayer game, Project Sirius, may feature player-created Witchers.
• Recent job postings at The Molasses Flood, the studio developing the game, hint at character creation capabilities.
• Enthusiasm should be tempered until official confirmation from CD Projekt Red.

CD Projekt Red's multiplayer Witcher title, Project Sirius, might allow players to craft their own Witchers, based on a job posting from a CD Projekt-owned studio. While character creation is common in multiplayer games, new details suggest Project Sirius will follow suit.

Initially unveiled in late 2022, Project Sirius was described as a multiplayer Witcher spin-off. Development is handled by The Molasses Flood, a Boston-based studio under the CD Projekt umbrella, known for titles like The Flame in the Flood and Drake Hollow.

Recent reports classify Project Sirius as a live-service game, potentially offering either pre-set characters or custom character creation within the Witcher universe. A job posting for a Lead 3D Character Artist at The Molasses Flood strengthens the latter possibility. The description emphasizes collaboration with the art director to ensure character alignment with the game's artistic vision and gameplay requirements.

Project Sirius: Customizable Witchers?

While the prospect of creating personalized Witchers excites many fans, caution is advised until official confirmation from CD Projekt Red. The job posting seeks an artist capable of producing "world-class characters," but this doesn't definitively confirm a player character creation system. It could simply involve creating other Witcher universe characters, such as selectable heroes or NPCs.

If confirmed, the ability to create custom Witchers arrives at a fortuitous time for CD Projekt Red. The recent Witcher 4 trailer, unveiled at The Game Awards, revealed Ciri as the protagonist for the next three mainline entries, a decision met with mixed reactions from some fans. Offering player-created Witchers could potentially mitigate some of this negative sentiment.