Witcher Expansion Brings Customizable Player Characters

A New Witcher: Player-Created Witchers Possible in Upcoming Multiplayer Game?

Speculation is swirling around CD Projekt Red's upcoming multiplayer Witcher game, Project Sirius. Recent job postings hint at a key feature: player character creation. While not unprecedented in multiplayer titles, this detail adds significant weight to the possibility of crafting your own Witcher.

Initially unveiled in late 2022 as a multiplayer spin-off, Project Sirius is being developed by The Molasses Flood, a CD Projekt studio known for titles like The Flame in the Flood and Drake Hollow. Further reports suggest a live-service model, raising questions about character selection – a pre-set roster or a custom creation system.

A recent job posting for a Lead 3D Character Artist at The Molasses Flood strengthens the custom creation theory. The description emphasizes collaboration with the art director and team to ensure character alignment with the game's artistic vision and gameplay. This suggests a focus on creating a diverse and robust character pool, potentially through player agency.

Proceed with Caution: Confirmation Needed

While the prospect of designing your own Witcher is exciting, fans should temper expectations. While the job posting seeks an artist capable of delivering "world-class characters," this doesn't definitively confirm a character creation system. The artist could equally be tasked with creating pre-designed characters or NPCs.

The potential for player-created Witchers arrives at a pivotal moment for CD Projekt. The recent Witcher 4 trailer, showcasing Ciri as the protagonist, sparked mixed reactions among fans. The option to create personalized Witchers could potentially mitigate some of this negative sentiment.

Until CD Projekt offers official confirmation, the possibility remains just that – a possibility. However, the accumulating evidence points towards a potentially significant feature for Project Sirius.