CD Projekt Red Confirms Layoffs at Project Sirius Witcher Multiplayer Spinoff

According to Gadgets360, CD Projekt Red has confirmed a round of layoffs affecting the team at The Molasses Flood, the studio currently developing the multiplayer spinoff project codenamed Project Sirius. The decision comes as part of a broader strategic shift within the company, which has been re-evaluating its development pipelines to ensure long-term project viability.

The Molasses Flood, which was acquired by the Polish gaming giant in 2021, has been working on expanding the Witcher franchise into the multiplayer space. While the company has not disclosed the exact number of employees impacted by the reduction, they indicated that the move is intended to streamline operations and align resources with the studio's current production goals.

Layoffs have become an increasingly common occurrence across the global gaming industry as studios navigate shifting market conditions and rising development costs. CD Projekt Red has stated that they are providing support to the affected staff members during this transition. The company maintains that development on Project Sirius will continue, though the scope and timeline of the project remain subject to the studio's ongoing internal adjustments.