Baudelaire Welch, who contributed to the narrative design of Baldur's Gate 3, has announced his joining CD Projekt RED as a Senior Narrative Specialist. He will be working on Project Sirius, a multiplayer game set in The Witcher universe. Welch has confirmed the appointment on his professional profiles and social media platforms, but cannot disclose any details about the game at this time.
Welch previously served as a Senior Narrative Designer at Larian Studios, where he led the storyline for the "Dark Urge" origin character in Baldur's Gate 3 and contributed to Astarion's romance scenes and other companion quests. His personal website also lists his involvement in the game design of Crusader Kings III.
CD Projekt RED announced Project Sirius in 2022 and confirmed a full reboot of the project in 2023, which was followed by layoffs within the team. This new hire means the project's narrative team has gained a writer with extensive experience in major role-playing games.
Currently, the developer has not yet announced the release date, platforms, or specific gameplay for Project Sirius, and this news does not involve any updates on the project's content or schedule.