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Multiplayer Witcher spin-off Project Sirius hit by layoffs again, in "broader shift in development strategy" at CD Projekt Red

The Witcher multiplayer spin-off Project Sirius faces fresh layoffs, signaling a strategic shift at CD Projekt Red.

By · Published August 12, 2026 at 19:26 UTC · Updated August 12, 2026 at 21:24 UTC

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What is Project Sirius?

Project Sirius is a multiplayer spin-off of The Witcher series, announced in 2022.

How many layoffs have occurred?

The number of layoffs has not been specified.

What is the broader shift in development strategy?

The details of the broader shift in development strategy have not been disclosed.

Where it stands

CD Projekt Red has laid off staff working on Project Sirius, the multiplayer spin-off of The Witcher, for the second time. The layoffs are part of a broader shift in development strategy at the studio. The company has not specified how many employees are affected. The layoffs come as a surprise, given the studio's previous commitment to the project.

The Witcher series has been a major success for CD Projekt Red, with millions of copies sold worldwide. The multiplayer spin-off was announced in 2022, with high expectations from fans and industry alike. The future of Project Sirius is uncertain. CD Projekt Red has not provided details on what the broader shift in development strategy entails.

The company has stated that it remains committed to delivering high-quality games. The next steps for Project Sirius and the affected employees are not yet clear.

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