A New Witcher Multiplayer Experience: Character Creation?
CD Projekt Red's upcoming multiplayer Witcher game, codenamed Project Sirius, may feature player-created Witchers, according to a recent job posting. While character creation is common in multiplayer games, this new information adds weight to the speculation.
Initially announced in late 2022 as a multiplayer Witcher spin-off, Project Sirius is being developed by The Molasses Flood, a CD Projekt subsidiary. Recent reports suggest a live-service model, raising the possibility of either pre-set characters or custom character creation.
A job posting for a Lead 3D Character Artist at The Molasses Flood strengthens the custom character theory. The description emphasizes alignment with the project's artistic vision and gameplay requirements, hinting at a significant role for player-created characters.
Project Sirius: Customizable Witchers?
While the prospect of creating personalized Witchers is exciting, fans should temper expectations. The job posting seeks an artist capable of producing "world-class characters," which could encompass pre-designed heroes or NPCs, not necessarily a full character creation system.
The potential for custom Witchers arrives at a pivotal moment for CD Projekt. The recent Witcher 4 trailer, showcasing Ciri as the protagonist, has caused some fan discontent. The option to create a custom Witcher could potentially mitigate this negative reaction.
However, confirmation awaits further announcements from CD Projekt. Until then, the possibility remains just that – a possibility.
