Lower than 4 years after being acquired by CD Projekt, The Molasses Flood is not any extra—not less than as a “separate authorized entity.” A message posted on the studio’s web site (by way of Eurogamer) says that as of April 1, The Molasses Flood has been absolutely merged with CD Projekt Crimson.
“On account of the merger TMF, in its former authorized state (of a separate authorized entity) ceased its operations, whereas CDPR Inc. assumed the rights and obligations of TMF,” the message states.
“The merger won’t have an effect on the supply or distribution of The Flame in The Flood and Drake Hole videogames, which is able to proceed to be printed by CD PROJEKT Group; [for] details about the CD PROJEKT Group please go to https://www.cdprojekt.com/en/.”
CD Projekt stated when it acquired The Molasses Flood in October 2021 that the studio wouldn’t be merged into different groups however “will hold their present identification.” However its work on Venture Sirius, a Witcher spinoff sport, bumped into hassle not lengthy after: The venture finally acquired again on monitor with an “up to date course,” however layoffs adopted shortly thereafter, and two years after that reboot we nonetheless know nearly nothing in regards to the sport.
CD Projekt really introduced its intention to soak up The Molasses Flood in its 2024 year-end presentation. Joint CEO Michał Nowakowski stated the merger will “guarantee even higher alignment within the scope and course” of Venture Sirius, though he added that it might additionally lead to “some adjustments within the venture management.”
The Molasses Flood co-founder Damian Isla, beforehand the design director on Venture Sirius, referred to as it “the top of an period” in a message on LinkedIn, wherein he confirmed that he has “determined to not observe TMF on this transition.”
Nonetheless, he appeared enthusiastic in regards to the change, calling it “a GOOD AND HEALTHY factor for the studio [that] breaks down some organizational boundaries, and higher integrates the TMF workforce with the remainder of the wonderful CDPR org. General, it exhibits a really vibrant future for Venture Sirius.”
Regardless of Isla’s upbeat phrases, it appears unlikely we’ll be listening to something concrete about Venture Sirius anytime quickly. CD Projekt stated in its FY 2024 earnings report, launched in March, that the sport stays in “pre-production.”
