Summary
- The upcoming multiplayer Witcher game may allow players to create their own Witchers.
- New job postings suggest The Witcher's multiplayer game will feature character creation.
- Players should temper their excitement until CD Projekt reveals more about the game.
The Witcher's upcoming multiplayer game, known as Project Sirius, may allow players to create their own Witchers, according to a job posting from The Molasses Flood, a CD Projekt-owned studio. This feature, common in many multiplayer games, could be a significant addition to the Witcher franchise.
Announced in late 2022, Project Sirius is a spin-off of The Witcher series with multiplayer elements. Developed by The Molasses Flood, known for survival crafting games like The Flame in the Flood and Drake Hollow, the game is expected to be a live-service title. This could mean players might choose from a roster of pre-determined heroes or create their own characters within the dark fantasy world of The Witcher.
A recent job posting for a lead 3D character artist at The Molasses Flood hints at the possibility of character creation. The job description mentions that the artist will work under the Project Sirius art director to ensure characters align with the project's artistic vision and gameplay needs.
Project Sirius Could Let Players Make New Witchers
While the prospect of creating personalized Witchers is exciting, fans should manage their expectations until CD Projekt provides more details. The job posting's mention of "world-class characters" could refer to a character creation tool or simply to the development of other characters like selectable heroes and NPCs.
If Project Sirius does include character creation, it could be timely for CD Projekt. Following the reveal of the first major trailer for The Witcher 4 at The Game Awards, where it was confirmed that Ciri will take over as the main character for the next three mainline games, some fans expressed disappointment. Allowing players to create their own Witchers might help alleviate some of this discontent among the fanbase.
