Witcher Multiplayer Game May Feature Character Creation
CD Projekt Red's upcoming multiplayer Witcher game, codenamed Project Sirius, may allow players to create their own Witchers. This speculation stems from a recent job posting at The Molasses Flood, the CD Projekt-owned studio developing the game. While character creation is common in multiplayer titles, this new information adds weight to the possibility for Project Sirius.
Initially announced in late 2022 as a Witcher spin-off with multiplayer features, Project Sirius is being developed by The Molasses Flood, known for titles like The Flame in the Flood and Drake Hollow. Recent reports suggest the game will be a live-service title, potentially offering either pre-selected characters or custom character creation.
A job posting for a Lead 3D Character Artist at The Molasses Flood strengthens the custom character creation theory. The description emphasizes the need for an artist to collaborate on characters that align with the game's artistic vision and gameplay requirements. This suggests a focus on a wide range of characters, potentially including player-created Witchers.
Managing Expectations
While the prospect of creating personalized Witchers is exciting, fans should temper their enthusiasm until CD Projekt provides official confirmation. The job posting's call for "world-class characters" doesn't definitively confirm character creation; it could simply indicate the development of high-quality pre-designed characters and NPCs.
The potential for player-created Witchers arrives at a potentially opportune moment for CD Projekt. The recent reveal of The Witcher 4's trailer, featuring Ciri as the protagonist instead of Geralt, has caused some fan discontent. The option to create and play as a custom Witcher could potentially mitigate this negative reaction.
