We’ve got a fresh rumour on the horizon for The Witcher faithful. Per reporting by Eurogamer that cites MP1st, CD Projekt may be working on a second, previously unannounced multiplayer Witcher project — and it's allegedly a very different beast to the studio’s long-discussed Project Sirius.
What Was Reported
According to Eurogamer, MP1st claims the new multiplayer project is a free-to-play co-op action-RPG that is separate from Project Sirius. The report says the game is set in the year 1230, "during a time when Geralt was still a young witcher", and that it borrows elements from the main series' combat and progression systems.
Key gameplay claims attributed to MP1st include:
- Contracts that send players to hunt monsters across multiple environments.
- A skill-based system that lets players choose abilities from different witcher schools and shape their moveset by mastering Signs and brewing potions.
- The ability for players to create and customise their own witchers.
- The title is allegedly targeting PC and mobile devices, rather than PC and consoles like Project Sirius is described as doing.
There’s reportedly no word on who is developing the project. Eurogamer also notes it's perhaps notable that CD Projekt "entered into a deal with Saudi-backed mobile developer Scopely last year to develop a game set within one of [the studio's] IPs", and that CD Projekt confirmed in 2024 it was considering licensing opportunities to bring The Witcher and Cyberpunk to mobile devices. Eurogamer says it reached out to CD Projekt Red for comment.
The Source & Credibility
All of these claims come to us via MP1st, as relayed by Eurogamer. Take this with a pinch of salt: MP1st is named as the origin of the report, and Eurogamer frames the information as sourced, not confirmed by CD Projekt Red.
There are two important credibility notes to flag. First, Eurogamer reports there is "no word of a developer" on the project, which leaves room for multiple interpretations about who might be handling the build. Second, the mention of a pre-existing commercial tie-up — that CD Projekt entered a deal "last year" with Scopely — is suggestive but not definitive evidence tying the two together. The link is circumstantial in the reporting, not an explicit confirmation that Scopely is the developer of this particular project.
How To Read The Claims
In short: the details are detailed, but unverified. The narrative is compelling — a free-to-play co-op title drawing from mainline systems and set during Geralt's youth — but it remains an allegation at this stage. We’ve seen claims, and we have context, but not confirmation from CD Projekt Red.
What It Could Mean
If true, a dedicated free-to-play multiplayer Witcher experience aimed at PC and mobile devices could shift how the franchise reaches players. The reported focus on co-op, contracts, and a skill-based combat system that leans on Witcher schools, Signs, and potions hints at an attempt to translate core series mechanics into a more session-based, social framework — potentially broadening the audience beyond single-player RPG fans.
That said, the relationship between this alleged project and Project Sirius is framed as distinct in the reporting. If both projects are real and concurrent, we could be looking at parallel efforts: one larger-scale title aimed at PC and consoles, and another that experiments with free-to-play, mobile-friendly systems.
Equally, the report’s nod to the Scopely deal and prior confirmation in 2024 that CD Projekt was exploring mobile licensing suggests the studio has been positioning itself to push the IP into different formats — but it's important not to conflate possibility with proof.
Why This Matters
For fans and industry watchers, the idea of a free-to-play, co-op Witcher game raises big questions about scope, monetisation and the future direction of the IP. If the rumour proves accurate, it would represent a clear move into mobile-first experiences for a franchise traditionally defined by sprawling single-player RPGs.
We’re intrigued, cautiously optimistic, and skeptical in equal measure. We’ll keep digging and will pass along any confirmation or new details. Until then, take the claims with a pinch of salt — but don’t be surprised if this becomes one of the more interesting experiments for The Witcher brand if it proves to be real.
