CD Projekt Red Hires Veteran Writer Kwan Perng for Witcher Multiplayer Project
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CD Projekt Red (CDPR) has hired writer and narrative designer Kwan Perng as Lead Writer for 'Project Sirius', a multiplayer Witcher spin-off. Perng brings experience from major franchises like Destiny 2 and Guild Wars 2. The project is being developed by the studio formerly known as The Molasses Flood, which CDPR absorbed last year.
Facts First
- Kwan Perng joins CD Projekt Red (CDPR) as Lead Writer on the multiplayer Witcher game 'Project Sirius'.
- Perng's previous credits include narrative work on Destiny 2's 'The Final Shape' and Guild Wars 2's 'End of Dragons'.
- 'Project Sirius' is being developed by the studio CDPR absorbed from The Molasses Flood in 2023.
- CDPR's main studio in Poland is in full production on 'The Witcher 4', which is not due before 2027.
- Pre-production for 'Cyberpunk 2' is underway at CDPR's Boston studio in the United States.
What Happened
CD Projekt Red (CDPR) has hired Kwan Perng as the Lead Writer for 'Project Sirius', a multiplayer spin-off set in The Witcher universe. Perng announced the move via social media platforms X and LinkedIn. Their recent work includes being a main writer and narrative lead for the Destiny 2 expansion 'The Final Shape' and the Guild Wars 2 expansion 'End of Dragons'. Perng has also worked on DLC for both franchises and was most recently credited on the game 'Last Epoch'.
'Project Sirius' is being developed by a studio CDPR absorbed last year, which was formerly known as The Molasses Flood, the developer of 'The Flame in the Flood'. CDPR announced 'Project Sirius' in 2022 and rebooted development on the project in 2023.
Why this Matters to You
If you're a fan of The Witcher or CD Projekt Red's narrative-driven games, this hiring signals a commitment to strong storytelling in their new multiplayer venture. A veteran writer with experience on major, live-service franchises like Destiny 2 and Guild Wars 2 could help blend CDPR's signature narrative depth with engaging multiplayer systems. This move may indicate the project is advancing into a more concrete phase of development.
What's Next
CDPR's primary studio in Poland remains in full production on the next major single-player title, 'The Witcher 4', which is not scheduled to launch any sooner than 2027. Separately, pre-production for a sequel to 'Cyberpunk 2077' is underway at the company's Boston studio. The progress on 'Project Sirius' under its new lead writer will be a key indicator of CDPR's ability to successfully expand its flagship franchise into a new genre.