CD Projekt Red CEO says studio hasn't fully redeemed itself after Cyberpunk 2077 launch failure
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Tomas Franzese
Summary
CD Projekt Red's CEO, Michał Nowakowski, expresses that the studio has not fully redeemed itself for the disastrous launch of Cyberpunk 2077, despite years of patches, updates, and the successful Phantom Liberty expansion. In an interview, Nowakowski acknowledges that while the game has improved significantly, the studio still needs to prove itself with the upcoming release of The Witcher 4. He emphasizes that actions speak louder than words and that the true test of redemption will come when players see what CD Projekt Red delivers next. The article discusses the studio's journey from the failed Cyberpunk 2077 launch to its current position, and the lingering reputational damage that still needs to be overcome.
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bskyCD Projekt Red CEO says studio hasn't fully redeemed itself after Cyberpunk 2077 launch failurepolygon.comKey quotes
· 5 pulledI think we are still on the path to redemption. I don't think we are fully redeemed yet.
We need to show people that we've learned from our mistakes and that we can deliver a game that meets their expectations.
Actions speak louder than words. We can say whatever we want, but what matters is what we deliver.
The Witcher 4 is our next big test. It's where we prove whether we've truly learned our lessons.
I'm not convinced that we've fully redeemed ourselves. There's still work to be done.
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