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The Witcher 4 Can't Be Another Cyberpunk 2077, and CD Projekt Red Knows It

CD Projekt Red aims to restore player trust through the release of The Witcher 4. The studio has adjusted its development and marketing strategies to avoid a repeat of the Cyberpunk 2077 launch. Management acknowledges that some users may never fully trust the developer again.

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New details emerge regarding the studio's updated planning processes and ongoing recruitment despite industry layoffs.

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  1. CD Projekt Red Seeks Redemption with The Witcher 4

    CD Projekt Red aims to restore player trust through the release of The Witcher 4. The studio has adjusted its development and marketing strategies to avoid a repeat of the Cyberpunk 2077 launch. Management acknowledges that some users may never fully trust the developer again.

    What's confirmed:

    • Joint-CEO Michal Nowakowski stated the studio has not finished its "full redemption arc" following the Cyberpunk 2077 launch.
    • CD Projekt Red is recruiting for The Witcher 4 and a sequel to Cyberpunk 2077.
    • The studio changed its planning processes in response to the Cyberpunk 2077 release and fan dissatisfaction.
    • CD Projekt Red accepts that some players may never regain full trust in the company.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The Witcher 4 is under huge pressure to launch polished on day one to avoid a disastrous failure.
    • The gaming industry is experiencing significant turmoil with widespread layoffs.
    confidence 90%

  2. CD Projekt Red Aims to Recover Player Trust with The Witcher 4

    CD Projekt Red joint-CEO Michal Nowakowski believes the studio has not yet completed its "full redemption arc" following the launch of Cyberpunk 2077. He hopes The Witcher 4 will win back fans who lost faith in the developer. The studio acknowledges the damage caused by the previous title's problematic release.

    What's confirmed:

    • Joint-CEO Michal Nowakowski stated he is "not 100 percent convinced" the studio finished its "full redemption arc" regarding Cyberpunk 2077.
    • Nowakowski described the launch of Cyberpunk 2077 as "heartbreaking" and said it is "fair" that the studio "lost the faith" of some audience members.
    • The studio hopes The Witcher 4 will win back players put off by the Cyberpunk 2077 launch.
    • The PS4 version of Cyberpunk 2077 was removed from the PlayStation Store to allow for fixes.
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