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CD Projekt Red (CDPR) has earned its reputation as one of the most esteemed game developers in the industry. This is thanks to its groundbreaking single-player RPGs likeThe Witcher 3: Wild Huntand the more recentCyberpunk 2077which just made one of the most impressive comebacks after a disastrous launch.
The studio is currently working on a plethora of projects from aCyberpunksequel,The Witcher 4, and a multiplayerWitchertitle codenamed Project Sirius. According to a recent job listing by CDPR on LinkedIn, Project Sirius might be a live service title, and that immediately strikes fear.
CD Projekt Red Is Treading on Dangerous Waters With Project Sirius
On paper, live-service games have the potential for sustained revenue, but in recent years, they’ve increasingly lost favor. Titles likeAnthemandMarvel’s Avengersfailed to retain player interest due to poor execution, lack of meaningful content, and exploitative monetization.
This myth that a game can only be popular/relevant long term thanks to multiplayer is insanity to meIt’s like people forget about Dark Souls, The Last of Us, The Witcher, Elden Ring, God of War etc etc – all of which held relevancy long past launch with next to no MP components
Just this year we saw two absolute flops inSuicide Squad: Kill The Justice LeagueandConcord.Suicide Squadfaced backlash for its loot-based mechanics and grind-heavy gameplay, elements that seemed at odds with the IP’s storytelling potential.
At leastSuicide Squadis stillalive and somewhat kicking, Concord got completely obliterated not even two weeks after its release. You couldn’t play it if you wanted to now because the game got pulled out of all stores as Sony has completely scrapped it.
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CDPR is no stranger to ambitious projects that overpromise and underdeliver. The launch ofCyberpunk 2077in 2020 became a PR crisis with its never-ending list of bugs and issues that completely overshadowed what was supposed to be one of the biggest games of the decade.
Cyberpunk 2077’s comeback is GOATed, Cyberpunk in 2020 was a mess but Cyberpunk now? genuinely one of the best open world games you can play, it’s up there in my favourite games ever.CDPR announcing the game was fixed with this video was such a baller movehttps://t.co/9jseQu4jP1pic.twitter.com/5cOrKyhFX8
One of the abandoned features of Cyberpunk 2077 was a planned multiplayer mode that never saw the light of day. The game’s initial failure and the fact that the multiplayer mode never came out are unrelated to live-service gaming. But they serve as a warning to not overpromise what you’re able to’t deliver.
Not Every Game Has To Be Live Service, But MaybeThe WitcherCould Make It Work
With this new job listing onLinkedInhinting that Project Sirius could be a live-service title, CDPR has to tread carefully. The live service space is overcrowded, and players don’t have the most extensive attention spans. It won’t be easy to compete with the likes ofFinal Fantasy XIV,Destiny 2,Genshin Impact, and much more.
💫New The Witcher Multiplayer Spin-Off Detail Leaks Online– The Witcher multiplayer spin-off, Project Sirius, will seemingly feature a character class system, as suggested by a newly spotted job ad.– Offer both PvP and PvE gameplay, in addition to mentioning bosses.pic.twitter.com/YUrZw46DjX
The rich lore of theWitcheruniverse provides a solid foundation for multiplayer and live-service innovations. There are a lot of possibilities like factions based on the seven Witcher Schools, customizable armor, and PvP/PvE inspired from other games that could work.
For The Witcher 4 to Fly, CD Projekt Red Must Avoid a Cyberpunk 2077 Mistake
The fallout fromCyberpunk 2077’s launch taught CDPR a critical lesson: overpromising and underdelivering can have lasting consequences. Even thoughCyberpunk 2077has made an impressive comeback, Project Sirius must avoid this by maintaining transparency and prioritizing quality.
CDPR must clearly communicate its plans, involve the community during development, and avoid deceptive marketing tactics. Respect for players’ time and wallets will also be critical—players are weary of microtransactions and paywalls in games that demand long-term commitment.
What do you think about Project Sirius being a live service title? Let us know in the comments!
Daniel Royte
Gaming Writer
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As part of the FandomWire team, Daniel has followed the hero-shooter genre closely with a focus on titles like VALORANT, Apex Legends, and Marvel Rivals. you’re able to also find him providing insight on the latest AAA titles from Elden Ring to GTA 6 and exploring the world of gacha games like Genshin Impact and Wuthering Waves. With more than 1,000 articles under his belt, you’ll need to look no further for a unique insight into every situation.If he’s not looking for the latest video game news, you’ll find him cheering on Ferrari in the race tracks of Formula 1 or at the theatres for the latest MCU releases.
