Project Sirius: Could CD Projekt Red's Multiplayer Witcher Game Feature Character Creation?
Recent job postings hint at a potentially exciting feature for CD Projekt Red's upcoming multiplayer Witcher game, Project Sirius: player-created Witchers. While character creation is common in many multiplayer titles, new information suggests Project Sirius might embrace this feature.
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. The game's nature as a live-service title leaves open the possibility of either pre-set characters or custom character creation.
A recent job posting for a Lead 3D Character Artist at The Molasses Flood strengthens the case for character creation. The description emphasizes the need for an artist to collaborate on characters that "align with the project’s artistic vision and gameplay needs." This strongly suggests the development of a diverse character roster, possibly including player-created Witchers.
Managing Expectations
While the prospect of crafting personalized Witchers is thrilling, enthusiasm should be tempered until CD Projekt Red offers official confirmation. The job posting's call for "world-class characters" doesn't definitively confirm a character creation system; it could simply refer to the development of high-quality pre-designed characters and NPCs.
A Potential Boon for CD Projekt Red
The possibility of custom Witchers arrives at a fortuitous time for CD Projekt Red. The recent unveiling of the Witcher 4 trailer, showcasing Ciri as the protagonist, has caused some fan discontent. Allowing players to create their own Witchers in Project Sirius could potentially mitigate some of this negative reaction.
