Cyberpunk 2077 launched when it did because its devs wanted it "out the door" says CD Projekt Red CEO, but I wonder if he forgot about that reported mandatory crunch
Look, I know I don't need to tell you how much of a mess Cyberpunk 2077 's launch was. There were tons of bugs , it didn't play smoothly , and your saves could even get corrupted fairly easily , so it wasn't an ideal experience at the time. The game has had something of a redemption arc in the almost six years since launch (one that CD Projekt Red thinks still needs to be finished ), but despite…
CD Projekt Red has acknowledged the launch issues faced by Cyberpunk 2077 and assured that its upcoming game, The Witcher 4, will be designed to run smoothly on all target platforms, including PC and consoles. Co-CEO Michał Nowakowski explained that the studio's initial focus on pushing graphical boundaries on PC led to performance challenges on PlayStation 4, which resulted in the game being removed from the PlayStation Store.
Nowakowski emphasized that CD Projekt Red is taking a more cautious approach to The Witcher 4, addressing any platform-specific issues promptly rather than rushing through the development process. He stated that the game will launch simultaneously on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X, ensuring a consistent and optimized experience across all platforms. While The Witcher 4 does not currently have a release date, it is expected to debut in 2028.
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