CD Projekt Red co-CEO admits it "indefinitely" "lost the faith" of some fans after Cyberpunk 2077
CD Projekt Red’s co-CEO admits fan trust is fractured after *Cyberpunk 2077*—and *The Witcher 4* may be the only shot at redemption
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CD Projekt Red’s co-CEO has acknowledged that the studio has ‘indefinitely lost the faith’ of some fans following the troubled launch of *Cyberpunk 2077*. In interviews with outlets including *Eurogamer* and *GamesIndustry.biz*, the executive described the backlash as ‘fair’ and expressed uncertainty about whether the company has fully recovered its reputation. The comments come as *The Witcher 4*—the studio’s next major release—is positioned as a potential turning point to regain trust.
Coverage emphasizes the studio’s cautious approach to future projects, with the co-CEO stating in *GamingBolt* and *Polygon* that CD Projekt Red has ‘no plans to flood the market’ with new games. The focus remains on delivering a strong *Witcher 4* launch, though the CEO admitted in *GamesRadar+* and *Kotaku* that they are ‘not 100 percent convinced’ the studio has completed its ‘redemption arc.’ Industry analysts and fan reactions will likely hinge on the performance of *The Witcher 4* at launch. What to watch next: The success—or failure—of *The Witcher 4*’s launch metrics, player reception, and post-release support will determine whether CD Projekt Red can restore confidence.
If the game underperforms, the studio may face prolonged backlash; if it exceeds expectations, it could mark a pivotal moment for the company’s relationship with its audience.
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Quick answers
Has CD Projekt Red apologized for *Cyberpunk 2077*?
No. The co-CEO acknowledged ‘losing the faith’ of some fans but did not issue a formal apology, framing the backlash as ‘fair’ rather than unjustified.
Will CD Projekt Red release more games soon?
According to the co-CEO, the studio has ‘no plans to flood the market’ with new releases, suggesting a measured approach to future projects.
Is *The Witcher 4* the only game CD Projekt Red is working on?
Coverage does not specify other projects in development, but the focus remains on *The Witcher 4* as the key title for rebuilding trust.
Coverage (7)
- Cdpr Leadership Doesn't Think the World is Past the Cyberpunk Launch IMDb · 2d ago
- CD Projekt Co-CEO Doesn’t Want to “Flood the Market” With Games: “Not Planning to G... GamingBolt · 2d ago
- CD Projekt Red Needs To Nail Witcher 4 Launch To Win Back Trust Kotaku · 3d ago
- The Witcher 4 dev still not convinced it 'went through the full redemption arc' with Cyberpunk 2077 Polygon.com · 3d ago
- CD Projekt joint-CEO says it's "fair" that the studio "lost the faith" of some of its audience after Cyberpunk 2077 launch GamesIndustry.biz · 3d ago
- CDPR boss hopes The Witcher 4 wins back fans still put off by Cyberpunk 2077's disastrous launch: "I'm not 100 percent convinced we went through the full redemption arc" GamesRadar+ · 3d ago
- CD Projekt Red co-CEO admits it "indefinitely" "lost the faith" of some fans after Cyberpunk 2077 Eurogamer · 3d ago
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