An unannounced free-to-play co-op Witcher RPG is reportedly in development for PC and mobile. Set in 1230, players will create custom witchers and hunt monsters across the Continent.
An unannounced free-to-play cooperative action RPG set in The Witcher universe is reportedly in development for PC and mobile platforms. The leak, first reported by MP1st on 14 June 2026, describes a game where players create their own witcher characters and take on monster-hunting contracts across the Continent. CD Projekt Red has not officially confirmed the project, but the details align closely with the studio’s strategic partnership with mobile developer Scopely, announced in March 2025.
What Do We Know About the Setting?
According to the leak, the game takes place in the year 1230, roughly 40 years before the events of the first Witcher game (set in 1270). This places the story during Geralt of Rivia’s younger years as a witcher, and more importantly, in a period when witchers were more numerous across the Continent. That detail is significant for a multiplayer game: it provides a lore-friendly reason for many witcher characters to coexist.
Players will not control Geralt or Ciri. Instead, the game reportedly offers full character creation, including gender selection, visual customisation, and choice of Witcher school. The inclusion of female witchers would break established lore (canonically, only boys undergo the Trial of the Grasses), but it expands player freedom in a way many fans have requested for years.
How Will Combat and Gameplay Work?
The gameplay loop centres on accepting monster-hunting contracts and completing them solo or cooperatively across a variety of locations, from forests and villages to cursed ruins. MP1st compared the potential scale to Sony’s Horizon Steel Frontiers, a co-op mobile spin-off from the Horizon franchise. The Nerd Stash described the structure as resembling a “Monster Hunter-like” approach to contracts.
The combat system is described as skill-based, rewarding precise timing rather than button mashing. Key mechanics reportedly include:
- Witcher school abilities: Different schools offer distinct combat specialisations.
- Signs: Classic Witcher magic (Igni, Aard, Quen, etc.) carries over from the main series.
- Alchemy and potions: Brewing potions and applying oils remain core preparation tools.
- Timed defence mechanics: Blocks, dodges, parries, and execution moves are central to encounters.
Destructoid noted this could mark a significant departure from The Witcher 3’s relatively simple attack chains, moving toward a more deliberate action-combat model. The emphasis on skill-based combat also sets it apart from the auto-combat systems common in many mobile RPGs.
Which Platforms Are Targeted?
The leaked project is reportedly targeting PC and mobile (Android/iOS) at launch, with no mention of console versions. This is a notable omission, suggesting the game is being designed with mobile-first architecture and scaled up for PC rather than built as a console experience ported down.
The Witcher franchise has a patchy history on mobile. The Witcher: Monster Slayer, a Pokémon GO-style augmented reality game developed by CD Projekt subsidiary Spokko, launched in July 2021 but was shut down by June 2023 after failing to sustain its player base. GWENT: The Witcher Card Game also received mobile ports before support ended in October 2023. This new co-op RPG represents a far more ambitious mobile entry for the franchise.
Who Is Developing the Game?
The leak does not name the developer outright. However, multiple outlets, including Notebookcheck, GamesRadar, and gagadget, point to Scopely as the likely studio behind the project. CD Projekt Red announced a strategic partnership with Scopely in March 2025, confirming plans to develop “a game set within one of CD Projekt’s IPs.” At the time, the specific IP was not disclosed, leaving open the possibility of a Witcher, Cyberpunk, or even Hadar-universe title.
Scopely, owned by Saudi Arabia-based Savvy Games Group, specialises in free-to-play mobile games and is known for titles like Marvel Strike Force. Their expertise in live-service mobile games fits the profile of the leaked project.
During CD Projekt’s Q1 2026 earnings call in May, joint CEO Michał Nowakowski stated that the Scopely partnership project is “definitely not” launching in 2026. He described the development process as “very iterative” and emphasised that both parties need to reach a satisfactory level before moving forward.
Is This the Same as Project Sirius?
No. MP1st explicitly clarified that this leaked game is separate from Project Sirius, another multiplayer-capable Witcher title in development. Project Sirius was announced in 2022 and is being developed by The Molasses Flood, a CD Projekt subsidiary based in Boston. It was rebooted in 2023 after a scope reassessment that led to nearly $10 million in write-offs.
Key differences between the two projects:
| Feature | Leaked Co-Op RPG | Project Sirius |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Likely Scopely (unconfirmed) | The Molasses Flood / CDPR |
| Platforms | PC and mobile | Expected to include consoles |
| Price model | Free-to-play | Not confirmed |
| Single-player | Unclear | Yes, with campaign and quests |
| Target audience | Mobile and PC co-op players | Broader demographics, including Netflix fans |
With Project Sirius having only 39 staffers assigned as of April 2024 and still in early development, both projects appear to be years away from release.
What Else Is Happening in the Witcher Universe?
CD Projekt Red is running multiple Witcher projects simultaneously. The Witcher 4 (codenamed Polaris), starring Ciri as the protagonist, had its debut trailer shown at The Game Awards in December 2024. With 411 developers working on it as of February 2025, the studio has confirmed it will not launch before 2027 at the earliest.
In May 2026, CDPR also officially announced The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, Songs of the Past, a third major expansion co-developed with Fool’s Theory. This DLC brings Geralt back for a new adventure and is targeting a 2027 release on PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC. Additionally, a full remake of the original Witcher game is being developed by Fool’s Theory using Unreal Engine 5.
The free-to-play co-op RPG, if confirmed, would add a fourth active Witcher project to the pipeline, making this the most expansive period in the franchise’s history.
Things Players Are Curious About
Will it actually be free?
Based on the leak, yes. However, no details about the monetisation model have surfaced. Given Scopely’s track record with live-service games, expect some form of microtransactions, whether cosmetic, progression-based, or a battle pass system. The specifics remain unknown.
When could it launch?
There is no release window. CD Projekt’s CEO ruled out 2026 during the May earnings call, and the project appears to be in early-to-mid development. A realistic expectation would be 2027 at the earliest, though even that is speculative given the iterative development approach described by Nowakowski.
Will Geralt appear in the game?
Players will not play as Geralt. The focus is on custom-created witchers. However, since the game is set during Geralt’s youth, he could potentially appear as an NPC or story character. Nothing has been confirmed on this front.
Could it come to consoles later?
The leak mentions only PC and mobile with “no mention” of consoles. This does not necessarily rule out console ports in the future, but initial development is clearly not targeting PlayStation or Xbox.
Is this a mobile cash grab?
It is too early to judge. The described skill-based combat system, Witcher school builds, and potion crafting suggest a more involved experience than typical mobile auto-battlers. Whether the final product delivers on that promise depends entirely on execution and monetisation balance.
All of these details remain unconfirmed until CD Projekt Red or Scopely make an official announcement. Still, the prospect of a free co-op Witcher RPG where players craft their own monster hunter and take on contracts with friends has understandably generated significant excitement. For fans who have long wanted to roleplay as their own witcher rather than following a pre-set protagonist, this leak offers the most promising glimpse yet of that dream becoming reality.
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