Witcher Multiplayer Unveils Character Customization

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

The 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 hints at a similar feature for this Witcher title.

Initially announced in late 2022 as a Witcher spin-off with multiplayer elements, Project Sirius is being developed by The Molasses Flood, a CD Projekt Red studio. Recent reports suggest the game will adopt a live-service model, potentially offering either pre-selected characters or custom character creation within the Witcher universe.

A job posting for a Lead 3D Character Artist at The Molasses Flood strengthens the custom character creation theory. The description emphasizes the role's contribution to creating "world-class characters" aligned with the game's artistic vision and gameplay.

Creating Your Own Witcher? Manage Expectations.

While the prospect of crafting personalized Witchers excites many fans, tempered expectations are warranted until CD Projekt Red provides official details. The job posting's focus on "world-class characters" doesn't definitively confirm a character creation tool; it could simply involve developing other Witcher characters, such as selectable heroes or NPCs.

The potential for player-created Witchers arrives at a fortuitous time for CD Projekt Red. The recent reveal of the first trailer for The Witcher 4, showcasing Ciri as the protagonist, has caused some fan disappointment. The option to create and play as a custom Witcher could potentially mitigate this negative reaction within a segment of the fanbase.