The gaming industry is full of rumors, leaks, and speculations, like any other industry. But, sometimes, these talks can take a life on their own. Case in point, the most recent whisper on the winds is a potential Sony takeover of the renowned Polish video game developer, CD Projekt RED. The company is behind monumental titles like The Witcher series and Cyberpunk 2077.
Although a PR person for the company has already denied that such a purchase is in the works, someone who’s higher up the corporate ladder dismissed the claims again, further asserting its independence and commitment to its path.
In a recent earnings call, Adam Kiciński, the President and Joint CEO of CD Projekt RED, set the record straight, stating, “CD Projekt is not for sale. We want to remain independent.”
Kiciński’s assertive words are enough to quell the rumor mill, at least for the time being. But in an industry where colossal acquisitions like Sony’s takeover of Destiny developer, Bungie, and Microsoft’s buyout of Bethesda and Activision Blizzard have become commonplace, speculations are bound to persist.
Nevertheless, CDPR, undeterred by the conjecture, remains fervently focused on its ambitious endeavors. The company’s pipeline is abuzz with several promising projects that fans are eagerly awaiting. This includes the highly-anticipated DLC for Cyberpunk 2077, Phantom Liberty, which is still on track for a release this year. CDPR is diving back into its lauded Witcher series as well with new developments, including a fourth installment in the series that will kickstart a new trilogy, a remake of the first Witcher game, and the enigmatic Project Sirius.
While rumors of a Sony purchase swirl around, CDPR continues its groundbreaking trajectory. Kiciński’s comments reflect the development’s relentless drive to continue blazing its own path after it sold more than 50 million copies of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.
The Witcher 3’s most recent achievement makes it the ninth highest-selling video game of all time and possibly the best-selling single-player RPG ever.
Yet, CDPR’s intent isn’t just to resist industry trends of consolidation. The company, with its plethora of projects, shows a commitment to its vision and pushing boundaries.
As we approach the release of Phantom Liberty (rumors say that it’ll be out by next month), one thing is clear – CDPR is steadfastly independent, intent on carving its niche in the gaming universe.
