CD Projekt Red's redemption journey post-Cyberpunk 2077
Intelligence Summary
- CD Projekt Red co-CEO Michał Nowakowski says the studio is still working to rebuild player trust after Cyberpunk 2077's troubled launch.
Briefly summarized
- CD Projekt Red has not yet completed a full “redemption arc” after the launch of Cyberpunk 2077.
- The studio has permanently lost the trust of some players, according to co-CEO Michał Nowakowski.
- Cyberpunk 2077 has sold at least 35 million copies so far, despite the controversy.
GAME-scanner analysis
Michał Nowakowski’s comments underline the lasting impact of Cyberpunk 2077’s launch, which many consider one of the biggest disasters in gaming history. The studio has tried to repair the damage with updates and improvements, but the shadow of the original release still lingers. Hope is now pinned on The Witcher 4, which could help win back some of the trust that was lost. That matters, because CD Projekt Red’s reputation has taken a serious hit, especially among players disappointed by Cyberpunk 2077’s quality on older consoles like PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
What does this mean for players?
For players, it means CD Projekt Red is aware of its past mistakes and is working to make amends. The question, however, is whether the improvements to Cyberpunk 2077 and the upcoming release of The Witcher 4 will be enough to win back player trust. Players will have to decide whether they want to give the studio another chance, or whether the memory of that disappointment will keep them from future purchases.
Timeline
2020-04-16: Cyberpunk 2077 launches, but the release is plagued by technical issues.
2020-12: CD Projekt Red apologizes and begins rolling out patches.
2026-06-19: Michał Nowakowski speaks about the lasting impact of the launch and hopes for recovery with The Witcher 4.