A New Witcher? Player-Created Witchers Possible in Upcoming Multiplayer Game
An upcoming Witcher multiplayer game, codenamed Project Sirius, may feature character creation, allowing players to craft their own Witchers. This possibility stems from a recent job posting at The Molasses Flood, a CD Projekt Red studio. While character creation is common in multiplayer titles, this detail adds weight to speculation about Project Sirius's design.
Initially unveiled in late 2022 as a multiplayer Witcher spin-off, Project Sirius is being developed by The Molasses Flood, known for titles like The Flame in the Flood and Drake Hollow. Recent reports suggest a live-service model, leaving open the possibility of either pre-set characters or player-created ones. A job posting for a Lead 3D Character Artist strengthens the latter theory, emphasizing the need for a character artist to ensure character alignment with the game's artistic vision and gameplay requirements.
Creating Your Own Witcher? Manage Expectations.
While the prospect of custom Witchers excites many fans, caution is advised until official confirmation from CD Projekt Red. The job posting's call for a "world-class character" artist doesn't definitively confirm character creation; it could simply indicate the development of other Witcher characters.
However, should player-created Witchers become a reality, it could be a strategic move by CD Projekt Red. The recent reveal of The Witcher 4's trailer, showcasing Ciri as the protagonist, has sparked some fan discontent. Allowing players to create their own Witchers might alleviate some of this negativity.
