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CD Projekt is rebranding as CD Projekt Red, but confusingly, CD Projekt Red is still CD Projekt Red

Polish gaming giant CD Projekt is rebranding—but the new name is just as confusing as the old one

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The brief

CD Projekt, the developer behind *The Witcher* series, has approved a shareholder vote to rebrand as **CD Projekt RED**, according to multiple gaming outlets. The name change follows years of speculation about the company’s future identity, though the new moniker retains the existing **CD Projekt Red** subsidiary’s branding—creating potential confusion over corporate structure.

Coverage from **Eurogamer, DualShockers, and ixbt.games** highlights the minimalist shift, emphasizing that the core business (including the RED studio) remains unchanged. What to watch: Whether the rebrand clarifies or compounds confusion for fans and investors.

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Quick answers

Is CD Projekt RED the same as CD Projekt’s RED studio?

No. CD Projekt RED appears to be the new corporate name, while **CD Projekt Red** (with lowercase) remains the subsidiary studio behind *The Witcher* and *Cyberpunk*. Coverage suggests the rebrand may merge branding but not operations.

Why the name change now?

Coverage does not yet specify motives, but the move follows years of industry speculation about CD Projekt’s long-term strategy, particularly post-*Cyberpunk 2077* delays and the rise of its RED studio as a standalone powerhouse.

Will games or services be affected?

No immediate changes are reported. The rebrand is structural, not operational. Existing games, contracts, and the RED studio’s output (e.g., *The Witcher* sequels) remain under the same leadership.

Coverage (6)

CD Projekt is Changing its Name Following Shareholder Vote DualShockers · 4h ago
CD Projekt will soon become CD Projekt RED ixbt.games · 4h ago
CD Projekt Renames Company to 'CD Projekt RED' 게임메카 · 4h ago
CD PROJEKT will be renamed, but minimally—to CD PROJEKT RED WN Hub · 4h ago
CD Projekt is Changing its Name Following Shareholder Vote IMDb · 4h ago
CD Projekt is rebranding as CD Projekt Red, but confusingly, CD Projekt Red is still CD Projekt Red Eurogamer · 4h ago