CD Projekt Red still grappling with fallout from Cyberpunk 2077 launch

CD Projekt Red co‑CEO Michał Nowakowski says the troubled launch of Cyberpunk 2077 in 2020 continues to damage the studio’s reputation and has eroded trust among a segment of its fanbase. He acknowledged that some players may never fully regain confidence and questioned whether the company has completed its “redemption arc.”

The studio has invested hundreds of millions of dollars in post‑launch patches and legal settlements to recover, and it is now focused on delivering the upcoming The Witcher 4 amid a highly competitive market. The lingering perception of the Cyberpunk failure could influence reception of future titles.