CD Projekt Confirms Layoffs on The Witcher Multiplayer Spin

Key Points:

• CD Projekt has confirmed layoffs on The Witcher multiplayer spin-off, Project Sirius, cutting nine staff members across its Boston and Warsaw offices and inviting nine others to apply for roles on other projects.
• The team on Project Sirius has been reduced from 83 staff as of April 30 to an estimated 60, reflecting adjustments to the project's needs at this stage of development.
• Project Sirius has faced ongoing challenges since its 2021 inception, including previous layoffs and a development restart in 2023, though the game has not been canceled.
• CD Projekt is currently focusing resources on multiple projects, including The Witcher 4 (513 staff), Cyberpunk 2 (163 staff), Project Hadar (24 staff), a Witcher 3 expansion, and a Witcher 1 remake.
• The company aims to release The Witcher 4, 5, and 6 within six years, a plan that limits the possibility of expansions for The Witcher 4 while also accommodating Cyberpunk 2 development.