The Molasses Flood Joins CD Projekt Red: What’s Brewing?

The Molasses Flood has officially merged with CD Projekt Red, and no – it’s not just another quiet shuffle behind the scenes.

The indie studio, which had been working on Project Sirius, a multiplayer Witcher spin-off, is now fully absorbed into its parent company CDPR as of April 1, 2025.

This merger marks the end of The Molasses Flood as a separate legal entity, but not the end of its creative output. According to a formal statement posted on the studio’s website, the team has now been fully folded into the CD Projekt Red ecosystem. “As a result of the merger TMF, in its former legal state (of a separate legal entity) ceased its operations, while CDPR Inc. assumed the rights and obligations of TMF,” the announcement read.

If you’re wondering whether this move spells doom for the studio’s earlier indie gems like The Flame in the Flood or Drake Hollow – don’t worry. CD Projekt Group is still handling the publishing and distribution of both titles, so they’re not going anywhere.

The Molasses Flood co-founder Damian Isla chimed in on LinkedIn with a more personal take. He called the merger a “good and healthy thing for the studio” and something that had been “long-expected.” For a lot of fans, this sounds like a natural evolution rather than a surprise takeover. Isla explained that the shift breaks down “organizational barriers” and better integrates the Molasses team with the rest of CDPR’s operations.

And yes, he left the studio at the time of the merger – but not without hyping Project Sirius on his way out. “It’s going to be an amazing game, one for the books,” he wrote, clearly proud of what the team’s been cooking up. Isla had been Design Director on Project Sirius for three years, and his optimism about the future of the game suggests CDPR has big plans for it.

So what does this mean for the Witcher universe? Well, with The Molasses Flood now fully under CD Projekt Red’s wing, it seems like Project Sirius could get the kind of resources and backing only a AAA studio can offer. That’s great news for fans who’ve been itching for a Witcher experience with multiplayer and fresh mechanics.

The original identity of The Molasses Flood may no longer exist, but the core team’s talent and vision live on within CDPR. It’s less of a “goodbye” and more of a level-up. Considering CD Projekt Red’s track record with storytelling, worldbuilding, and ambition, merging these two forces could be a recipe for something really special.

It’s also worth remembering how CD Projekt has been pushing to expand the Witcher franchise in new directions. They’ve got the next mainline Witcher game in development, a remake of the original Witcher, and now, with Project Sirius, a multiplayer angle that could shake up how fans engage with the universe.

By bringing The Molasses Flood in-house completely, CDPR is clearly putting its weight behind this spin-off. They’re betting big on Project Sirius, and honestly, so are a lot of fans.

What do you think about The Molasses Flood becoming one with CD Projekt Red?