CD Projekt CEO: Cyberpunk Unfinished, Witcher 4 to Restore Faith

The co‑CEO of CD Projekt Red remains skeptical that Cyberpunk 2077 has truly redeemed itself, yet he is determined to regain the trust of players who once lost faith in the studio.

When the game first launched in 2020, it quickly became one of the most high‑profile fiascoes in recent gaming history.

After three postponements, Cyberpunk 2077 hit PC and consoles with a litany of technical glitches, prompting refunds, its removal from the PlayStation Store, and lawsuits accusing CD Projekt of misleading investors about the game’s quality.

Following six months of intensive patches aimed at stabilizing the experience, the title re‑appeared on Sony’s digital storefront in June 2021, with the studio declaring that its performance had reached a “satisfying” level.

After a turbulent launch, Cyberpunk 2077 has steadily rebuilt its reputation over the past six years. The title now boasts an impressive 88 % approval rating on Steam, and CD Projekt recently revealed that the game has already crossed the 35 million‑copy mark—an achievement that eclipsed even the sales pace of The Witcher 3.

Nonetheless, co‑CEO Michał Nowakowski acknowledges that the studio still faces the challenge of regaining the trust of players who were let down by the initial release.

During an Edge in Person interview at DevGAMM in Gdańsk—reported by Knowledge—Nowakowski described the launch window as “heartbreaking” for the company, noting that the studio’s reputation was its most valuable asset and that restoring it remains a top priority.

While sales figures and growing positive sentiment suggest the redemption plan is on track, Nowakowski remains cautious, admitting, “I’m not 100 % convinced we went through the full redemption arc.”

“I’m convinced that we’ve lost the confidence of some people for the long haul, and that’s a fair assessment,” he said. “But I remain hopeful that we can regain that trust—whether it’s with The Witcher 4 or whatever project comes next.”

Nowakowski reflected on the fallout from Cyberpunk 2077’s launch, noting that the biggest silver lining was the experience it afforded the team. “The studio emerged with seasoned, battle‑hardened veterans—leaders who are now equipped to tackle a different kind of challenge,” he remarked.