CD Projekt revokes license from Polish “Witcher School”, reportedly over employee's ties to anti-LGBT organization

The project was forced to close. CD Projekt's decision is believed to be linked to an employee's connection to an “ultra-conservative” organization

CD Projekt has stood out once again. Journalists from Eurogamer pointed out that the Polish “Witcher School”, which had been operating since 2015, had its license revoked. The project had to be shut down.

It was managed by the company 5 Żywiołów (5 Elements). According to the aggrieved party, CD Projekt decided to pull the license because one of 5 Elements' staff members is associated with the “ultra-conservative” organization Ordo Iuris, which opposes LGBTQ+, abortion, and gender equality.

Reportedly, this “offending” employee is Ania Wawrzyniak, the wife of 5 Elements' founder. She worked at the company as a lawyer between 2017 and 2019.

Later, the woman took part in drafting legislation on penalties for illegal abortions. Her involvement was uncovered by the media, and 5 Elements had to explain themselves to CD Projekt.

As 5 Elements claims, CD Projekt then decided to terminate the agreement without any explanation.

Now 5 Elements is working on a new LARP (live-action role-playing game) project set in an original universe. The launch is expected in 2023.