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AppWizard
September 9, 2025

Keanu Reeves would ‘love to play Johnny Silverhand again’ in Cyberpunk 2⁠—but that’d be a tough needle to thread with how the first game ends

Keanu Reeves expressed enthusiasm about potentially reprising his role as Johnny Silverhand in the upcoming sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, known as Cyberpunk 2, stating, "Absolutely, I'd love to play Johnny Silverhand again." His portrayal of Silverhand in the original game received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating his performance while others criticized the character. The developers at CD Projekt Red are currently in the preproduction phase of Cyberpunk 2, raising questions about how Silverhand's story might be integrated into the sequel.
Weekend PC Game Deals: Evo fighters, Racing Fests, and QuakeCon specials
AppWizard
August 2, 2025

Weekend PC Game Deals: Evo fighters, Racing Fests, and QuakeCon specials

The Epic Games Store is offering two new free indie titles, Keylocker and Pilgrims, available until August 7. Pilgrims is a point-and-click adventure by Amanita Design, while Keylocker is a turn-based rhythm JRPG set in a cyberpunk universe. Humble has launched the Better With 4 Friends bundle, featuring co-op games like SpiderHeck and Moving Out. Steam is providing free trials for four games, including WWE 2K25 and Squad 44. Various gaming events are offering sales, including Evo and Steam's Racing Fest, while the GOG store has DRM-free games on sale. Availability and pricing may vary by region.
Epic Games Store PC Weekly Free Games 31/07/2025
AppWizard
August 1, 2025

Epic Games Store PC Weekly Free Games 31/07/2025

The Epic Games Store is offering free games from 4 PM BST on July 31, 2025, to 4 PM BST on August 6, 2025. Users can download Legion TD 2, a strategic tower defense game, at no cost. Keylocker, a turn-based rhythm JRPG set in a Cyberpunk universe, is also available, where players control B0B0, an electric singer. Additionally, Pilgrims, an adventure game by Amanita Design, encourages players to explore and assist fellow travelers in completing their stories.
Sales revenue dips at CD Projekt for 2024, but profitability has increased
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.
Cyberpunk 2077 hits 30m sales
AppWizard
November 27, 2024

Cyberpunk 2077 hits 30m sales

Cyberpunk 2077 has surpassed 30 million copies sold, as revealed by CD Projekt's CFO, Piotr Nielubowicz. The Phantom Liberty expansion has sold over eight million units. The original game and its expansion will soon be available on Mac devices powered by Apple Silicon chips. Additionally, a new animation project set in the Cyberpunk universe is in development for Netflix.
CD Projekt sales up 31% year-on-year
AppWizard
September 2, 2024

CD Projekt sales up 31% year-on-year

CD Projekt reported a 30.7% increase in net sales for the quarter ending June 30th, with revenues of PLN 424.8 million and an 88.7% increase in profit, reaching PLN 170 million. The success of Cyberpunk 2077 and its Phantom Liberty expansion contributed to these results. The company plans to begin production on the new Witcher title, Polaris, and is developing another Cyberpunk installment, Orion. CFO Piotr Nielubowicz noted that financial reserves increased by over PLN 55 million despite distributing nearly PLN 100 million in dividends and allocating over PLN 150 million to new projects.
Universal is working on a Ruiner film
AppWizard
August 23, 2024

Universal is working on a Ruiner film

Universal Pictures has secured the rights to adapt the indie game Ruiner, originally released by Polish studio Reikon in 2017. Director Wes Ball will lead the project, with the screenplay written by Michael Arlen Ross. Producers Kelly McCormick and David Leitch, known for Bullet Train and Fall Guy, will oversee production through their company, 87North. Ruiner has sold over four million copies worldwide and is recognized for its fast-paced action and cyberpunk universe. Reikon's developers announced the film adaptation on Twitter, expressing excitement about bringing the world of Rengkok to life. Wes Ball is also working on a live-action adaptation of The Legend of Zelda.
Cyberpunk 2 director says CP 2077's catastrophic launch 'crushed' the developers and the subsequent redemption arc was basically 'group therapy'
AppWizard
July 16, 2024

Cyberpunk 2 director says CP 2077’s catastrophic launch ‘crushed’ the developers and the subsequent redemption arc was basically ‘group therapy’

Cyberpunk 2077 was released with major technical issues and bugs across all platforms, leading to it being removed from the PlayStation store. The development team at CD Projekt Red faced harsh criticism and negative reception. The game underwent multiple patches to address technical issues and improve player satisfaction. The release of the Netflix Cyberpunk anime Edgerunners helped shift audience perception. The game eventually achieved redemption with the 2.0 update and Phantom Liberty expansion, leading to positive Steam reviews. The initial negative reception of the game prompted internal reorganization at CDPR.
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