CD Projekt Red (CDPR) announced impressive financial results for their 2023 fiscal year, with Cyberpunk 2077 and Phantom Liberty generating $750 million in revenue. They hinted at potential updates for Cyberpunk 2077, revealed details about the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 sequel codenamed Orion, and shared insights into their next Witcher game codenamed Polaris, all while emphasizing their commitment to single-player games and platform-agnostic releases.
In a recent earnings call, CD Projekt Red (CDPR) revealed impressive financial results for their 2023 fiscal year, with Cyberpunk 2077 and Phantom Liberty generating $750 million in revenue. While Cyberpunk 2077’s story is considered largely complete, there may still be minor updates in the future. CDPR hinted at the possibility of additional updates, such as FSR 3 support and mod tools, to enhance the game further. Additionally, CDPR announced a new Cyberpunk media project in collaboration with Anonymous Content, hinting at potential tie-ins with the game.
The earnings call shed light on CDPR’s future projects, including the upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 sequel codenamed Orion. Orion is in the conceptual phase, with around 50 developers working on the project. Notable industry talents have been hired for Orion, promising a strong team behind the sequel. On the other hand, CDPR’s next Witcher game, codenamed Polaris, is further along in development, with 400 developers involved.
CDPR’s shift to Agile development and Unreal Engine 5 for future projects may impact release timelines. The company expressed a commitment to microtransaction-free single-player games, assuring fans of their stance on monetization. CDPR also confirmed their platform-agnostic approach for future titles, aiming to release games across all platforms. The company teased the development of a “quintuple-A” game and hinted at multiplayer features in upcoming projects like Sirius.
The community-driven Cyber MP mod for Cyberpunk 2077 has made significant progress, with recent tests showcasing a 2v2 deathmatch mode. Modders are also working on custom quests, such as a Mama Wells Quest centered around visiting Jackie’s grave. These developments highlight the ongoing creativity and dedication of the modding community in expanding the game’s content and features. Overall, CDPR’s future projects, including Orion and Polaris, show promise for exciting new experiences in the Cyberpunk and Witcher universes.