CD Projekt, a Polish video game developer and publisher, has made a name for itself as one of the most important companies in the gaming industry. The Witcher series and Cyberpunk 2077 are two of the company’s most famous games. They are known for making large, story-driven role-playing games (RPGs) that push the limits of storytelling, world-building, and player immersion. As of 2025, CD Projekt is still making waves with big plans, new expansions, and a promise to learn from past problems. This article looks at CD Projekt’s recent changes, ongoing projects, and how they affect the gaming world.
A Storytelling Legacy: The Witcher and Beyond
CD Projekt started out in 1994 by distributing and localizing games for the Polish market. In 2002, the company started making games with the creation of CD Projekt Red (CDPR). The Witcher, which came out in 2007 and was based on Andrzej Sapkowski’s fantasy novels, was the company’s first game as a developer. Players got to know Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter who lives in a world with a lot of moral gray areas. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which came out in 2015, was the best game in the series. It got great reviews and sold over 60 million copies by May 2025.
The Witcher 3 is popular because it has a great story, choices that matter to players, and a huge open world that feels real. The series is known for its story-driven missions instead of repetitive “fetch quests,” which is part of CD Projekt’s quest design philosophy. CD Projekt announced The Witcher in Concert, a worldwide tour that will combine gameplay visuals with live orchestral performances, to mark the game’s 10th anniversary in 2025. This shows how the franchise has had a lasting cultural impact.
A Story of Redemption in Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt’s next big project, came out in 2020 and got mixed reviews. The game promised a revolutionary open-world RPG experience based on Mike Pondsmith’s tabletop game, set in the dystopian Night City. However, its first release had a lot of technical problems, especially on consoles, which led to a lot of criticism and a big blow to the company’s reputation.
CD Projekt’s dedication to making things right turned Cyberpunk 2077 into a success story, even though it had a rough start. The game became one of the best RPGs of its time, with over 30 million copies sold, thanks to a lot of patches, updates, and the highly praised Phantom Liberty expansion. By May 2025, the Phantom Liberty expansion had sold more than 10 million copies. The game’s upcoming release on Nintendo Switch 2 as part of the Ultimate Edition shows that it is still very popular.
CD Projekt said in July 2025 that Cyberpunk 2077 is now part of the PlayStation Plus Games Catalog. This means that PlayStation Plus Extra and Premium members can play the whole game. The company also announced a new collectible release for hardcore fans, such as replica weapons that can be bought on the official CDPR website. These are for cosplayers and collectors.
The Witcher 4, Cyberpunk 2, and Edgerunners 2 are all in the works right now. CD Projekt is working on a lot of big projects at once because it wants to grow both the Witcher and Cyberpunk universes. Here are the most important things that have happened:
Project Polaris: The Witcher 4
The Witcher 4, which is also known as Project Polaris, is the first game in a new trilogy and is now fully in production. A tech demo shown at State of Unreal in 2025 got a lot of people excited, but CD Projekt has warned that the final game, which is expected to come out after 2026, may be very different from the demo. The company is using story lessons from The Witcher 3 to make sure that deep storytelling and player-driven choices stay at the center of their games. As of May 2025, 422 developers are working on the project, making it the company’s biggest project to date.
CD Projekt is also working on a remake of the first Witcher game (Project Canis Majoris), which is still in the concept stage, and a multiplayer spin-off called Project Sirius. The company has also confirmed plans for The Witcher 5 and 6, which shows that they are committed to the series for a long time.
Project Orion: Cyberpunk 2
In May 2025, pre-production began on the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, which is now officially called Cyberpunk 2. As of April 2025, 96 developers are working on the project, which is being led by CD Projekt Red’s North American studios in Boston and Vancouver. There isn’t much information yet, but Cyberpunk creator Mike Pondsmith has hinted at new features, and CD Projekt has said that they will learn from the problems that came up when the first game was released to make sure the next one goes more smoothly. The studio’s focus on quality could mean that a possible release window could go all the way to 2030 or later.
Edgerunners 2: Cyberpunk
After the 2022 Netflix anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners did well, CD Projekt announced a 10-episode sequel at Anime Expo in July 2025. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, made with the help of animation studio Trigger, promises a “raw chronicle of redemption and revenge.” There was a teaser video and an official logo, and Trigger’s panel teased more footage. The series is being made, but there is no set release date. It is expected to make the Cyberpunk universe even bigger.
How it affects the industry and its finances
The fact that CD Projekt is doing well financially in 2025 shows that it is a strong player in the market. In the first quarter of 2025, the company reported an 18% increase in EBIT from the previous year, reaching almost 96 million zloty. This was due to strong sales of Cyberpunk 2077 and Phantom Liberty. The company also said it would pay out 1 złoty per share in dividends in 2024, just like it did the year before.
According to Bloomberg, the excitement around The Witcher 4 has made CD Projekt one of the most valuable companies in Europe, with its stock trading at 29 times next year’s expected revenue. However, the stock was unstable and dropped almost 13% after it was announced that The Witcher 4 would not come out until after 2026.
The new CD Projekt campus in Warsaw, which opened in 2025, is called the “home of The Witcher.” It has a modern, eco-friendly design and features like a rooftop crossfit area and a volleyball court. This growth shows how much the company cares about its employees and the creative space they work in.
Learning from the Past to Build the Future
The troubled launch of Cyberpunk 2077 taught CD Projekt important lessons about being open and honest and setting realistic goals. Since then, the company has made clear communication a top priority. For example, it was careful with the tech demo for The Witcher 4 and told fans that the final product might change. CD Projekt is also actively looking for new employees. Recent posts on X have listed job openings for The Witcher 4, Cyberpunk 2, and other projects, especially after layoffs in the industry.
Critics and fans have both noticed that CD Projekt is moving away from overly complicated mechanics that were hard to use in Cyberpunk 2077 and toward curated, story-driven experiences. There is a lot of talk about whether Cyberpunk 2 should have a more flexible RPG system like the tabletop game or a more structured, story-driven experience, as ScreenRant and other sites have suggested.
In conclusion, CD Projekt is still a major player in the gaming industry. They balance big projects like The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2 with new ideas in animation and collectibles. The company is ready to give fans around the world experiences that they will love by learning from its mistakes, being open about its plans, and putting money into its creative infrastructure. CD Projekt is still shaping the future of RPGs, and its focus on storytelling and immersion will keep players interested in the worlds of The Witcher and Cyberpunk for years to come.