CD Projekt Red Wasn't "Aligned" With Witcher Spin-Off Project Sirius, Wanted To Cut Costs Early
Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red has attempted to shed more light on its recent decision to restart development of its Witcher spin-off Project Sirius, saying the company doesn't «want to carry on with projects we aren't aligned with.»
On March 20, CD Projekt Red announced the spinoff being developed by The Flame in the Flood studio The Molasses Flood had undergone an «evaluation» of its «scope and commercial potential,» and that the company was «formulating a new framework for this project.»
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What exactly that all meant was a little unclear, but various reporters took CD Projekt Red's messaging and regulatory filings to mean Project Sirius was undergoing a dramatic overhaul.
As part of a recent financial earnings call, CD Projekt Red chief financial officer Piotr Nielubowicz attempted to offer more details on what exactly happened with Project Sirius, though the developer didn't elaborate on what the project is or might be in the future.
The project, Nielubowicz said, is «new to us in terms of design and format» and different from the «big productions» the developer is known for.
«To stay competitive, we need to keep looking for new ways to extend our franchises,» Nielubowicz said. «At the same time, we need to be ready to reevaluate our original concepts, even if development work is already underway.»
Nielubowicz called the decision to create a new framework for Sirius «a tough one to make,» but that it is the right decision. He went on
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