CD Projekt Red Archives

AppWizard

May 20, 2025

Remembering The Witcher 3’s toughest choices (and the objectively correct answers)

The Witcher 3 redefined quest approaches in the RPG genre by blurring the lines between main quests and side missions, with sidequests featuring narratives that rival the main storyline. Notable quests include "The Last Wish," which explores Geralt's relationship with Yennefer, and "Possession," where players face a moral dilemma involving a cursed baby. In "Return to Crookback Bog," players must make difficult choices affecting the Bloody Baron's family, while in "Count Reuven's Treasure," Triss faces torture, prompting a moral decision. The quest "Scenes From a Marriage" presents an ethical choice regarding Iris Von Everec's violet rose, and a seemingly trivial choice about shaving Geralt's beard symbolizes his growth and maturity.

AppWizard

May 18, 2025

Czech mayor gifts $200 Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 collector’s edition to country’s Prime Minister, elevating the game alongside the Witcher 2 in the company of CRPG state gifts

Warhorse Studios, known for Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, received recognition during a government visit in Kuttenberg, where Mayor Lukáš Seifert presented Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala with a Collector’s Edition of the game. This edition includes a detailed cloth map, a letter opener, a statue of the protagonist Henry on horseback, enamel pins, a crafted letter, and illuminated manuscript collectible cards. The presentation drew comparisons to a similar gift of The Witcher 2 given to former President Barack Obama, which included a bust of Geralt, a dice poker set, and an art book, all signed by the development team at CD Projekt Red. Prime Minister Fiala received a PS5 version of Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2, while Obama received a PC version. The game has been well-received, earning a 90% rating from PCG, which described it as "a new RPG classic."

AppWizard

May 6, 2025

GTA 6’s preposterously-gorgeous second trailer has me thinking ‘no-one does it like Rockstar’ isn’t just a compliment, but an omen

The trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 has been released, showcasing impressive graphics and attention to detail. The game is set for release in 2026 and is expected to be one of the most successful video games in history. Rockstar Games is in a strong position, with GTA Online generating significant revenue, allowing for a lengthy development period. Despite challenges in the gaming industry, including layoffs and the struggles of several studios, major projects like GTA 6 and others from prominent developers are underway. The development of Red Dead Redemption 2 faced issues related to crunch periods, but Rockstar has committed to improving working conditions.

AppWizard

April 10, 2025

Molasses Flood merges with CD Projekt Red

Boston-based developer The Molasses Flood has merged with CD Projekt Red, effective April 1st, ending its status as an independent entity. The studio will continue to support its previous games, including The Flame in the Flood and Drake Hollow. The Molasses Flood is currently working on Project Sirius, a multiplayer game set in The Witcher universe. Following the merger, founder Damian Isla announced his departure from the studio, reflecting on his decade-long journey and expressing gratitude for the experiences and relationships formed during his time there.

AppWizard

March 26, 2025

Sales revenue dips at CD Projekt for 2024, but profitability has increased

CD Projekt recorded sales revenue of zł985 million for the 2024 financial year, a 17 percent decrease from the previous year. The revenue included zł588.8 million from Cyberpunk 2077 and its Phantom Liberty expansion. The company's net profit declined by 2.5 percent to zł469.9 million, while the net profit margin improved from 39.1 percent to 47.7 percent, largely due to CD Projekt Red's profit margin of 58.5 percent. GOG reported a profit margin of 0.6 percent. CFO Piotr Nielubowicz noted that Cyberpunk 2077 and its expansion generated nearly 600 million PLN in earnings, and The Witcher 3 continues to attract players. Joint CEO Michał Nowakowski announced plans for Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition on macOS and a new animation project set for release on Netflix in 2024.

AppWizard

March 23, 2025

Assassin’s Creed Shadows is hands-down one of the most beautiful PC ports I’ve ever seen

Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Shadows is noted for its stunning visuals, comparable to Cyberpunk 2077 post-launch. It is one of the best-looking games on PC, though it has performance challenges, particularly with Nvidia GeForce RTX 5090 struggling to maintain over 60fps at 4K max settings. The game's enforced Ray Traced Global Illumination (RTGI) in the 'Hideout' area contributes to its demanding hardware requirements. The reviewer experienced smooth gameplay at an average of 74fps using an Asus TUF Nvidia RTX 4080 Super OC Edition and an Alienware AW3423DWF QD-OLED ultrawide monitor, with zero stutters. Recent Nvidia drivers have caused some performance issues, leading the reviewer to use version 572.47 for stability. DLSS Frame Generation is effective in optimizing performance, despite some ghosting. The game's visuals are highlighted as a key feature that justifies its performance demands, and Ubisoft's choice to skip last-gen consoles is seen as prudent due to the game's requirements.

AppWizard

March 9, 2025

7 PC gaming scandals you forgot about

Batman: Arkham Knight was pulled from sale within 24 hours of its PC launch due to severe performance issues, leading to a 'Very Positive' rating on Steam after months of fixes. Kerbal Space Program 2, developed by Intercept Games, has received overwhelmingly negative reviews since its early access launch in 2023, raising ethical questions about its availability. Newegg sold a faulty motherboard to Gamers Nexus and refused a refund, leading to a series of videos and a meeting between the two parties. 38 Studios, founded by Curt Schilling, secured a million loan from Rhode Island but filed for bankruptcy after failing to deliver on its MMO project, Project Copernicus, following the underwhelming performance of Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning. iBUYPOWER was involved in a match-fixing scandal during a 2014 Counter-Strike: Global Offensive match, resulting in Valve taking action against the players. Cyberpunk 2077's launch was plagued by bugs and performance issues, particularly on last-gen consoles, despite high expectations. Blood II: The Chosen was launched prematurely by GT Interactive, leading to a damaged reputation and the abandonment of the franchise.

BetaBeacon

March 3, 2025

Top 11 best collectible card games on Android

Magic: The Gathering Arena has recently launched on Android and has been well-received within the community.

AppWizard

February 28, 2025

The Witcher 3 free download feels like an entirely new game

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has a mod called ‘New Gameplay Overhaul (E3 Inspired) Next Gen,’ created by NexusMods user bulkane, which alters the gameplay experience. Key changes include the removal of finishers for instakill and knockdown, a reduction in slow-motion effects and long-range spins, fewer comments on weather and combat, enhanced controller vibrations during combat, and the elimination of fall damage with camera shakes during attacks. The mod aims to create a more intense gaming experience reminiscent of the E3 demo. Console players are still waiting for The Witcher 4, with no release date announced yet.

AppWizard

February 8, 2025

I spent too long playing the Cyberpunk 2077 mod that turns V’s hands into feet, and now I genuinely think it’s what’s great about PC gaming

V Feethand is a mod for Cyberpunk 2077 that replaces the protagonist V's hands with feet, using a foot model from the VTK Vanilla HD Body for FemV mod. The mod is created by "me" and uploaded by "resetygk." It integrates feet in place of hands effectively, although arm augmentations can make V's hands invisible. The mod is particularly entertaining in first-person mode, where V can drive and perform actions like rolling a cigarette using her feet. V Feethand highlights creativity within the gaming community and suggests that in a world of radical body modifications, some characters might choose to have feet instead of hands.