# CD Projekt Red project development and staffing shifts

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/cd-projekt-red-project-development-and-staffing-shifts
> Updated: 2026-09-04T16:29:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

CD Projekt Red is undergoing internal restructuring and resource reallocation across its various development projects.

In August 2026, the company reduced the Project Sirius team, a multiplayer spin-off in The Witcher universe, by approximately 18 employees through layoffs and internal reassignments. This reduction brought the project headcount from 83 in April to roughly 65, following a previous major reboot in 2023.

Concurrently, the studio is focusing on expanding Project Hadar, its first original intellectual property. While currently in the concept phase, the company plans to increase the Project Hadar team from 30 to 50 developers by the end of 2026. These shifts occur alongside ongoing development for other major titles, including The Witcher 4 and a Cyberpunk 2077 sequel.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-04: CD Projekt RED expands team for new IP Project Hadar

CD Projekt RED is expanding its team for Project Hadar, a new original open-world IP currently in the concept phase, while continuing work on The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cd-projekt-red-expands-team-for-new-ip-project-hadar

### 2026-08-12: CD Projekt Red reduces Project Sirius team amid development shifts

CD Projekt Red has confirmed layoffs for nine staff members working on The Witcher multiplayer spin-off, Project Sirius, while reassigning nine others to different internal projects.

21 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cd-projekt-red-reportedly-conducts-layoffs-on-project-sirius-team

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