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CD Projekt Red lays off staff on Witcher spin-off Project Sirius

CD Projekt Red has reportedly conducted another round of layoffs affecting its multiplayer Witcher game, Project Sirius. Nine employees were let go, and an additional nine will be reassigned to different projects within the company. This move is attributed to a broader shift in development strategy for the studio. AI

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CD Projekt Red lays off staff on Witcher spin-off Project Sirius

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