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 way back.
📍 How it ended
The story quieted without a definitive resolution in coverage. The focus shifted to *The Witcher 4* as a potential turning point, though no concrete steps or outcomes were reported.
Epilogue added 47d ago, after coverage quieted.
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The story so far
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*. Outlets like *Eurogamer*, *GamesIndustry.biz*, and *Kotaku* highlight the stakes for *The Witcher 4*, framing its launch as a potential turning point for regaining trust.
The next focus will be on *The Witcher 4*’s execution—whether its development and release can reverse the damage.
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Coverage (7)
- Cdpr Leadership Doesn't Think the World is Past the Cyberpunk Launch IMDb · 50d ago
- CD Projekt Co-CEO Doesn’t Want to “Flood the Market” With Games: “Not Planning to G... GamingBolt · 50d ago
- CD Projekt Red Needs To Nail Witcher 4 Launch To Win Back Trust Kotaku · 50d ago
- The Witcher 4 dev still not convinced it 'went through the full redemption arc' with Cyberpunk 2077 Polygon.com · 50d 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 · 50d 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+ · 50d ago
- CD Projekt Red co-CEO admits it "indefinitely" "lost the faith" of some fans after Cyberpunk 2077 Eurogamer · 50d ago
The obvious questions
Has CD Projekt Red announced new games to rebuild trust?
No. The co-CEO explicitly stated the studio is "not planning to flood the market" with new releases, signaling a measured approach rather than rapid output.
Is *The Witcher 4* the only project being discussed for redemption?
According to coverage, it is the primary focus. The co-CEO tied fan trust directly to its success, with no other titles mentioned as potential recovery efforts.
Did the co-CEO blame specific failures for losing fan trust?
Coverage does not specify direct blame. The admission centers on the *Cyberpunk 2077* launch’s aftermath, with the co-CEO calling the loss of trust "fair."
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