Witcher Multiplayer Spin-Off Project Sirius Hit With Another Round of Layoffs
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
Project Sirius, CD Projekt's upcoming multiplayer Witcher game, has suffered another setback with new layoffs and internal reassignments as the studio shifts its development strategy.
Development on Project Sirius, the ambitious multiplayer spin-off set in The Witcher universe, has hit another roadblock. According to a report by Kotaku and originally covered by Polygon, CD Projekt has laid off nine employees from the development team, while another nine team members have been reassigned internally. The cuts arrive as the studio implements a broader shift in its development strategy for the title, raising new questions about its timeline and overall direction.
This is not the first time the project has faced turmoil since its initial reveal back in 2022. Handled by CD Projekt Red Boston and The Molasses Flood, the game was forced to restart completely from scratch in 2023, resulting in nearly thirty layoffs at that time. Despite those setbacks, recent months had brought hints of positive momentum, including the high-profile hiring of former Destiny 2 developer Kwan Perng as lead writer this past May. Unfortunately, this latest restructuring proves that the team is still struggling to find stable footing.
For a studio balancing multiple massive initiatives, including the upcoming new Witcher trilogy and the Cyberpunk sequel, managing a simultaneous push into multiplayer territory is proving to be a heavy lift. Project Sirius is designed to target a much broader audience by blending single-player elements with multiplayer gameplay, a distinct pivot from the studio's single-player pedigree. As CD Projekt continues to shuffle resources across its sprawling slate of upcoming games, players and fans are left watching closely to see if this multiplayer venture can weather the storm. Read the full details over at Polygon.
Tags: CD Projekt Red, The Witcher, Project Sirius, Gaming News, Layoffs
Original article: Polygon