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News, coverage and analysis tracking The Witcher 4 across the outlets.- Cyberpunk 2077 Just Hit Another Massive Sales MilestoneCD Projekt Red announced that Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 40 million copies as of July 3, 2024. This milestone includes sales of the base game and its ultimate edition, with sales accelerating after a recent 70% discount on Steam. The developer also confirmed that a sequel, Cyberpunk 2, is in development alongside multiple new Witcher titles.
"Tons of new chooms": Cyberpunk 2077 hits highest Steam player peak in 3 years and CD Projekt Red is thanking…Cyberpunk 2077 has achieved its highest Steam player count in three years, surpassing 100,000 concurrent players. CD Projekt Red attributes this surge to the recent look at Cyberpunk: Edgerunners season 2 and a collaboration event with Wuthering Waves. Several key figures from CD Projekt Red expressed their excitement and gratitude for the continued player engagement.
PlayStation’s Disc-Free Future Is Starting to Look Like a Walled GardenSony Interactive Entertainment's decision to cease manufacturing physical game discs after January 2028 has been met with significant backlash, with many viewing it as a move towards a restrictive digital-only ecosystem. This shift prioritizes Sony's control over ownership and revenue, potentially alienating consumers and impacting retailers who rely on physical sales. The company's move is seen as a strategic business decision driven by increasing digital sales and a desire to control the market, rather than consumer preference.
Cyberpunk 2 lead says "you are the reason we can do all this work" as Cyberpunk 2077 hits 40 million copies…CD Projekt Red announced that Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 40 million copies, a significant increase since November. The studio celebrated the milestone with messages from joint CEO Michał Nowakowski and lead quest designer Paweł Sasko, thanking players for their support. This achievement highlights the game's successful comeback after a rocky launch, with its quality now comparable to titles like The Witcher 3 and its Phantom Liberty expansion.
Cyberpunk 2077 passes another extraordinary sales milestone as CD Projekt Red hails "the incredible, lasting strength" of the gameCD Projekt Red announced that Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 40 million copies, highlighting the game's enduring success. This milestone follows the successful launch of the Phantom Liberty expansion and a significant 2.0 systems overhaul. The company also mentioned ongoing development for Cyberpunk 2 and The Witcher 4.
CD Projekt rebrand makes things simultaneously simpler and more confusingCD Projekt is rebranding its parent company to CD Projekt Red, consolidating its identity under the name of its game development studio. This move aims to simplify brand recognition globally, though it may create confusion between the corporate entity and its game development operations. The company is working on titles like Cyberpunk 2 and The Witcher 4.
CD Projekt is rebranding as CD Projekt Red, but confusingly, CD Projekt Red is still CD Projekt RedCD Projekt has officially rebranded to CD Projekt Red, unifying the company and its development studio under a single name. This change aims to streamline brand communication and identification on the global market. The company also reflected on the challenging launch of Cyberpunk 2077, with joint CEO Michał Nowakowski calling it a 'heartbreaking' period for the studio.
Cyberpunk 2 lead says "some days I feel our industry is imploding" as Destiny 2 studio Bungie is hit with mass layoffs: "Teams and game projects are getting slaughtered"Cyberpunk 2077 associate game director Paweł Sasko expressed concern over the state of the video game industry, stating it feels like it's "imploding" due to frequent layoffs and project cancellations. This sentiment comes as Bungie, the studio behind Destiny 2, experienced significant layoffs, with other studios like Xbox Game Studios and Electronic Arts also reportedly cutting staff. CD Projekt Red, which itself had layoffs in 2023, is actively hiring for projects including The Witcher 4 and a new IP.
I've spent 5 hours diving into the Steam Summer Sale with our features editor, and these are the 11 best games on…The Steam Summer Sale is live, featuring significant discounts on a variety of games. This guide highlights 11 top picks, including Resident Evil Requiem, Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, with many titles reaching their lowest prices to date.
The Witcher 3: Songs of the Past proves that older games are just as relevant as new onesThe upcoming 2027 expansion for The Witcher 3, 'Songs of the Past,' highlights a growing trend of developers revisiting older games with new content. This phenomenon is driven by a plateau in technological advancement, making older titles still feel relevant, and a rising sentimentality within the industry, with studios paying homage to classics that inspired them.
CD Projekt Red boss believes Cyberpunk 2077 cost developer fans, pins hopes on The Witcher 4CD Projekt Red co-CEO Michał Nowakowski admitted that the troubled launch of Cyberpunk 2077 damaged the company's reputation and likely lost them fans indefinitely. He expressed hope that future titles, such as The Witcher 4, can help regain player trust, acknowledging that the company is still working towards a full redemption arc.
CD Projekt Boss Says Reputation Not Fully Healed After Cyberpunk 2077 CatastropheCD Projekt joint CEO Michał Nowakowski acknowledges that the company's reputation has not been fully restored following the disastrous launch of Cyberpunk 2077. Despite the game's eventual success and turnaround, Nowakowski believes some fans have lost faith indefinitely but hopes future titles like The Witcher 4 can help regain trust.
The Witcher 4 Can't Be Another Cyberpunk 2077, and CD Projekt Red Knows ItCD Projekt Red is aware of the critical importance of a successful launch for The Witcher 4, aiming to avoid the mistakes made with Cyberpunk 2077's troubled release. Joint CEO Michał Nowakowski acknowledged the damage done by Cyberpunk 2077's launch and expressed hope that future titles, including The Witcher 4, can fully restore player faith.
CD Projekt boss warns that games made solely by gen AI are already being madeCD Projekt co-CEO Michał Nowakowski has warned that games developed entirely using generative AI are imminent, citing a studio founder who claims to be able to launch games within weeks. While acknowledging the potential for rapid prototyping, Nowakowski expressed doubts about the long-term viability and artistic merit of such titles, contrasting them with games possessing 'soul' and fresh ideas.
CD Projekt joint-CEO says it's "fair" that the studio "lost the faith" of some of its audience after Cyberpunk 2077 launchCD Projekt joint-CEO Michał Nowakowski acknowledged that the studio lost player trust due to the troubled launch of Cyberpunk 2077, stating it's "fair" that some players may never return. He expressed hope that future titles like The Witcher 4, which will utilize Unreal Engine 5, can help regain that trust. Despite the initial issues, Cyberpunk 2077 has since sold over 35 million copies.
CD Projekt Believes Its “Redemption Arc” is Incomplete, Wants to Win Back Fans With The Witcher 4CD Projekt RED's joint CEO Michał Nowakowski believes the company's redemption arc following Cyberpunk 2077's troubled launch is not yet complete, despite significant improvements and the success of the Phantom Liberty expansion. He expressed hope that future titles, including The Witcher 4, will fully regain lost fan trust. The company plans to focus on developing high-quality games rather than releasing many titles annually, with The Witcher 4 not expected before 2027.
CD Projekt Red co-CEO admits it "indefinitely" "lost the faith" of some fans after Cyberpunk 2077CD Projekt Red's co-CEO Michał Nowakowski admits the studio has not yet fully regained the trust of all fans following the troubled launch of Cyberpunk 2077. He expressed hope that future titles, including The Witcher 4, will help rebuild that faith, though the company's focus remains on making high-quality games rather than releasing them annually.
CD Projekt Red boss believes some fans were forever burned by Cyberpunk 2077's disastrous launch: 'I'm convinced that we lost the faith of some people indefinitely'CD Projekt Red co-CEO Michał Nowakowski believes the disastrous launch of Cyberpunk 2077 permanently alienated some players, despite the game's eventual redemption through patches and the Phantom Liberty expansion. He hopes future titles like The Witcher 4 will help regain lost trust. The studio aims to become a more prolific developer without releasing a major title annually.
Joint The Witcher 4 and CD Projekt Red CEO says fully AI-generated games are coming, but he has "some doubts whether this is really the path to follow"CD Projekt Red's joint CEO Michał Nowakowski believes fully AI-generated games are inevitable but expressed doubts about this being the optimal path for game development. He noted that while AI studios can rapidly prototype and launch games, he questions the long-term viability and artistic merit of such titles, emphasizing the importance of 'soul' and fresh ideas in a crowded market.
CD Projekt Co-CEO Doesn’t Want to “Flood the Market” With Games: “Not Planning to Grow in That Way”CD Projekt co-CEO Michał Nowakowski stated the company does not plan to "flood the market" with games or grow by releasing titles annually. Instead, the focus remains on creating high-quality games and leveraging existing intellectual properties, including a remake of The Witcher 1 and new projects like Project Sirius and Project Hadar.