The Witcher games, man, what a journey. The first one was like a hot mess, the second one was alright, but then The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt came along and blew everyone’s minds. CD Projekt Red really hit it out of the park with that one. Now, they’re celebrating the game’s 10th anniversary, and boy, do they have a lot to say about it.
CD Projekt Red went from being the underdog to a major player in the gaming industry thanks to The Witcher 3’s success. They were even competing with big titles like Dragon Age: Inquisition for RPG of the Year awards. The confidence they gained from The Witcher 3’s success led to some magical thinking within the company, which only stopped after the release of Cyberpunk.
But hey, it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Cyberpunk 2077 showed the risks of overconfidence and developing things in isolation. The Witcher games had their fair share of issues too, but they were easier to fix. With Cyberpunk, though, things got a bit out of hand. The studio had to make some changes to address the issues that came up after the game’s launch.
When you’re spending millions of dollars on making a game, you can’t really play the underdog card anymore. The studio had to start approaching their work more responsibly, which was a big change for them. It’s a tough transition to make, but it was necessary for their growth. And hey, being the underdog was cool and all, but sometimes you gotta move on, right?
Jody, the author of this article, has been in the gaming scene for a while now. He’s seen it all, from using a code wheel to play Pool of Radiance on a Commodore 64 to interviewing big names in the industry. He’s been around the block and knows his stuff. His journey in the gaming world has been quite the ride, and he’s got the stories to prove it. So, sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride as Jody takes you through the ups and downs of CD Projekt Red and their iconic Witcher games.
