Kwan Perng appointed lead writer for Project Sirius
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- Kwan Perng has been named lead writer for Project Sirius, the multiplayer The Witcher spin-off at CD Projekt Red.
Kwan Perng appointed lead writer for Project Sirius
At CD Projekt Red, Kwan Perng has been named lead writer for Project Sirius, the multicultural spin-off project set in The Witcher universe. Perng, previously involved in the acclaimed expansions for Destiny 2 and Guild Wars 2, shared the milestone on social media, expressing excitement about the chance to write stories in this well-known world.
About Project Sirius
Project Sirius is a multiplayer spin-off of the award-winning The Witcher franchise. In addition to new gameplay mechanics, the project promises an interesting storyline, supported by the rich lore of The Witcher series. CD Projekt Red aims to combine the franchise’s narrative depth with a more interactive multiplayer experience.
Kwan Perng: a new addition
Kwan Perng has an impressive background as a writer. They were one of the lead writers for the recent Destiny 2 expansion The Final Shape, as well as for Guild Wars 2’s End of Dragons. Perng brings that experience into their new role, where they will dive into the unique and often dark stories of The Witcher.
The development of Project Sirius
The development of Project Sirius has not been without challenges. The project was first announced in 2022 and was being developed under the CD Projekt Red umbrella, after the studio had previously brought The Molasses Flood into the organization. In 2023, the developer reworked the project after being dissatisfied with its early direction. This shows that CD Projekt Red is aiming for high quality and deep gameplay, giving fans of the franchise confidence in the project’s future.
Timeline
2022: Project Sirius is first announced and enters development at CD Projekt Red under The Molasses Flood.
2023: CD Projekt Red takes over development again and restarts the project after dissatisfaction with the original progress.
2026-05-18: Kwan Perng is appointed lead writer for Project Sirius.
Meanwhile, CD Projekt Red is also busy developing The Witcher 4, with a release expected no earlier than 2027. The studio is also continuing pre-production on Cyberpunk 2, highlighting the versatility and growing development capacity of the studio. Despite the challenges, expectations for Project Sirius remain high, especially now that Kwan Perng has joined the team and is preparing to take The Witcher world in new directions.
