CD Projekt Red co-CEO Michał Nowakowski says the studio believes it has not yet fully completed its “redemption arc” after Cyberpunk 2077’s troubled 2020 launch. Multiple outlets report that Nowakowski acknowledges the game’s initial problems affected how some fans view the company, adding that he is convinced CD Projekt Red “lost the faith” of certain players “indefinitely.” While the studio has continued efforts to improve the game after release, Nowakowski says he is not fully certain the company has regained that trust for everyone, describing uncertainty about whether the studio has reached a complete redemption.
The reporting also highlights that CD Projekt Red is looking to its next major project, The Witcher 4, as a potential turning point with audiences. The co-CEO expresses hope that a future release can help bring back some of the fans who feel disappointed or skeptical following Cyberpunk 2077’s widely criticized launch.
