CD Projekt Confirms Layoffs on The Witcher Multiplayer Spin-Off Project Sirius
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
CD Projekt has confirmed nine layoffs across its Boston and Warsaw offices for Project Sirius, the multiplayer spin-off set in The Witcher universe.
Nearly four years after its initial announcement, CD Projekt has confirmed a round of layoffs affecting Project Sirius, the upcoming multiplayer spin-off set in The Witcher universe. First brought to light by Kotaku, the cuts impact a total of nine staff members across the development teams. In an official statement provided to IGN South Africa, CD Projekt clarified that four employees in its Boston office and five in its Warsaw headquarters were let go.
Project Sirius has experienced a bumpy development cycle since it was first revealed, including a notable creative reboot by developer The Molasses Flood. While nine positions is a relatively small number compared to industry-wide mass layoffs, any reduction in headcount during active production raises valid questions about timelines and studio priorities, especially for a high-profile multiplayer expansion of a beloved single-player franchise.
As digital economies and live-service models continue to dominate studio strategies, expanding historically single-player RPG universes into multiplayer spaces is a high-risk venture. Players tracking the title will be watching closely to see how these team adjustments impact the eventual rollout of the game. For the full report and ongoing updates, you can read the original coverage on IGN South Africa.
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Original article: IGN South Africa