The Molasses Flood
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Video games |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts , United States |
| Products | The Flame in the Flood, Drake Hollow, Project Sirius |
Number of employees | 29 (reduced by 29 in 2024) |
| Parent | CD Projekt (from 2021) |
The Molasses Flood LLC was a video game development company located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Established in 2014 by seasoned professionals formerly affiliated with Irrational Games, Harmonix, and Bungie, the firm produced independent titles including The Flame in the Flood and Drake Hollow. In 2021, it became part of CD Projekt and commenced work on a multiplayer extension of The Witcher, known internally as Project Sirius. The studio ceased to exist as an independent organization when it merged into CD Projekt Red in 2025.
History
The Molasses Flood was created in 2014 by industry veterans from prominent gaming companies. Their first release, The Flame in the Flood, arrived in 2016 as a survival game set along a post-apocalyptic river. It was made available on multiple platforms including Windows, macOS, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch, receiving favorable critical reception and several award nominations. The studio's subsequent project was Drake Hollow.
Following its acquisition by CD Projekt in 2021, The Molasses Flood collaborated with CD Projekt Red North America to develop Project Sirius, a multiplayer spinoff designed to broaden the The Witcher franchise. However, by March 2024, CD Projekt disclosed a substantial financial write-down connected to this endeavor and reduced The Molasses Flood’s workforce by 29 employees. On April 1, 2025, the studio was fully consolidated into CD Projekt Red. During this reorganization, notable figures such as co-founder Damian Isla exited while development on Project Sirius proceeded under the new management.
Games developed
| Year | Title | Platform(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The Flame in the Flood | Windows, macOS, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch |
| 2020 | Drake Hollow | Windows, Xbox One |
| TBA | Project Sirius (untitled The Witcher game) | TBA |