It is no secret thatCD Projekt Redhas had some prominent missteps in recent history with regard toCyberpunk 2077’s development before, during, and after its launch. AfterCyberpunk 2077failed to deliver on promises made, it is ultimately still in a condition that CD Projekt Red itself believes can be improved.In the wake ofCyberpunk 2077’s reformation, fans were revitalized by theannouncement of new title in CD Projekt Red’sThe Witcherfranchise. Unfortunate news followed this announcement asThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s PS5 and Xbox Series upgrades have been delayed. CD Projekt Red evidently has a lot on its plate between these two titles and franchises alone. But official financial information and data suggests that internal development is making changes, multiple unannounced games are being worked on, and updated sale figures have been determined.RELATED:Witcher 3 Next-Gen Version DelayedCD Projekt Redrecently shared its financial FY 2021 earnings statements. These results were first shared as part of an earnings call with a presentation document that details new sales and cost data, as well as internal development plans. In its newly updated sales figures, CD Projekt Red announced thatCyberpunk 2077has sold 18+ million copies andThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunthas sold 40+ million copies as of today, demonstrating how lucrative both IPs have been for the developer.
Because these results were shared publicly, it makes sense whyThe Witcher’s new installment received an announcement when it did. A reveal from a financial call would have likely felt underwhelming to most fans, yet it maintainstransparency within CD Projekt Red’s current development conditionsand allows for fans and insiders alike to see how development has been in the past year.
As much as CD Projekt Red’s financial results spell out a “year of pivotal internal changes,” it also takes a firm stance on positivity in the developer’s future. Included in the results presentation is a slate of 2022 production plans that is sure to whet fans' appetites, and demonstrates thatCyberpunk 2077is still a priority of CD Projekt Red’s that it does plan to abandon. Besides further support forCyberpunk 2077, it is stated thatCyberpunk 2077’s future expansionwill see continued development and is intended to release in 2023, as per CD Projekt Red’s financial call today.
Work on other unannounced games are also confirmed to be in collaboration with CD Projekt subsidiary The Molasses Flood, which will be part of one of CD Projekt Red’s established franchises. Furthermore, “conceptual and research work on unannounced projects” is also mentioned and teases new endeavors that fans may look forward to.
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