We’ve been poring over new claims about an in-development co-op spin-off in the The Witcher universe, and if true this could be one of the franchise’s most radical departures yet. According to Game Rant, which is relaying an unsourced report from MP1st, the project is described as a co-op-focused adventure with a number of specific design goals — and several notable platform limitations.
What Was Reported
Per Game Rant and the leak cited from MP1st, the headline claims for the spin-off include:
- Co-op multiplayer as a central focus.
- Full character customization — players allegedly control their own customizable Witcher.
- Skill-based progression for combat, with the ability to employ abilities from different Witcher schools and build custom playstyles.
- The game is reportedly focused on mobile and PC platforms and is not receiving a console release, according to the leak.
- The spin-off is said to be set in the year 1230 and takes place before the main story of the franchise.
- The leak did not include an official release window; no release window was confirmed in the information shared.
These specifics paint a picture of a multiplayer-centric Witcher experience that prioritizes player-created characters and modular combat choices rather than the single-protagonist narrative approach fans associate with the main games.
The Source & Credibility
We’re flagging the provenance of these claims up front. Game Rant is reporting on an unsourced leak that was shared by MP1st. That chain of reporting means we’re not looking at an official announcement from CD Projekt Red, and the details should be treated as unconfirmed and subject to change. Take this with a pinch of salt.
It’s worth noting related context that CD Projekt Red has previously confirmed work on a spin-off with the working title “Project Sirius”, which was said to be focused on multiplayer gameplay. The leak does not explicitly confirm whether the newly described project is a reboot, rebrand, or the same build as Project Sirius, though there appear to be overlaps in ambition.
Other franchise moves are factual and relevant: CD Projekt Red partnered with publisher Scopely in early 2025 to create a new game for one of its IPs, and the board game publisher Go On Board crowdfunded more than $14 million for The Witcher: Legacy. Those moves show the IP is being leveraged across formats, but they don’t confirm the leak’s specific claims.
What It Could Mean
If these leaked elements are accurate, the spin-off could represent a deliberate attempt by CD Projekt Red to move part of The Witcher franchise into more social, cooperative territory. A few implications if the report holds up:
- Prioritizing mobile and PC could signal experiments with broader, platform-agnostic player bases rather than traditional console-focused RPGs.
- A focus on skill-based progression and cross-school abilities suggests a less story-centric, more systems-driven design that encourages replayability and co-op synergy.
- Putting the game in the year 1230 and before the main story could give developers freedom to explore corners of the world that don’t conflict with main-series narrative beats.
Again, these consequences are conditional: the report is a leak, and we don’t yet have confirmation from CD Projekt Red.
Why This Matters
Fans should be cautiously excited. The The Witcher franchise has solidified itself as a pillar of the RPG genre, and a move into co-op, heavily customizable experiences would expand what the IP can be. We’re watching closely because the studio also revealed a new mainline entry — The Witcher 4 — at the 2024 Game Awards, where Ciri was revealed as the next protagonist and the studio outlined plans for a multi-game period spanning a six-year rollout with likely no traditional DLC model.
All that context makes a multiplayer spin-off both logical and risky: logical because it diversifies the franchise, risky because it departs from the single-player DNA many fans cherish. If true, this leak signals a notable new direction — but until CD Projekt Red confirms anything, treat these reports as intriguing leaks rather than finished facts.
