A New Witcher Multiplayer Game: Character Creation on the Horizon?
Rumors suggest CD Projekt Red's upcoming multiplayer Witcher game, codenamed Project Sirius, may feature player-created Witchers. While character creation is common in multiplayer titles, recent job postings hint at this possibility for Project Sirius.
Initially unveiled in late 2022 as a multiplayer Witcher spin-off, Project Sirius is being developed by The Molasses Flood, a CD Projekt-owned studio. Recent reports classify it as a live-service game, leaving open the possibility of either pre-set characters or a robust character creation system within the Witcher universe.
A recent job posting for a Lead 3D Character Artist at The Molasses Flood strengthens the character creation theory. The description emphasizes collaboration with the art director to ensure characters "align with the project’s artistic vision and gameplay needs." This suggests a significant focus on character design, potentially hinting at a system allowing players to customize their Witchers.
Proceed with Caution: More Details Needed
While the prospect of creating custom Witchers is exciting, fans should temper expectations. The job posting's emphasis on "world-class characters" doesn't definitively confirm player creation; it could simply refer to the development of high-quality pre-designed characters or NPCs.
The potential for player-created Witchers arrives at a pivotal time for CD Projekt. The recent Witcher 4 trailer revealed Ciri as the protagonist, a decision met with mixed reactions from some fans. A character creation feature could potentially mitigate some of this negative sentiment by offering players greater agency and customization within the Witcher universe. Until CD Projekt provides official confirmation, however, speculation remains just that.
