Cyberpunk 2077 CEO Admits the 2020 Launch Was a Mistake

Michał Nowakowski, the joint CEO of CD Projekt Red, recently opened up about the troubled launch of Cyberpunk 2077. He acknowledged that releasing the game in its 2020 state was the wrong move. This period remains one of the most controversial moments in the studio history, as many players were disappointed by the technical issues at launch.

Despite widespread rumors that shareholders pressured the studio to hit that December deadline, Nowakowski insists this was not the case. He explained that the situation was far more complex than simple financial pressure from investors. While the release date was a point of focus, the internal decision to ship the game was not a direct result of being forced by outside parties.

For fans of the franchise, this insight provides a bit more clarity on how the development went sideways. The studio has spent years fixing the game and rebuilding trust, which has largely paid off with the success of the Phantom Liberty expansion and the Edgerunners anime. It is a relief to hear the leadership take responsibility for these past errors as the company looks toward its future projects.