Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Adam Badowski, the creative head at CD Projekt Red and lead for the notoriously launched Cyberpunk 2077, has ascended to the role of co-CEO of the acclaimed studio.
This appointment comes not as a mere titular change but as a solemn pledge to the gaming community, with Badowski himself vowing that the essence of quality, the very lifeblood of CD Projekt’s storied reputation, shall remain inviolable under his stewardship.
“I want to promise you that, in spite of this change, the foundations, the main principles behind CD Projekt’s reputation will be maintained,” Badowski assured investors, his words heavy with the weight of responsibility and the silent acknowledgment of hard-learned lessons.
The saga of Cyberpunk 2077 is well known; its initial launch was marred by technical glitches and unmet expectations, casting long shadows over its brilliant narrative and innovative gameplay.
Badowski, bearing the mantle of leadership, accepted the blame for the game’s troublesome inception, acknowledging that the labyrinthine complexity and sheer scale of the game’s design overshadowed the crucial aspect of technical excellence.
Yet, the saga didn’t end in quiet resignation. Cyberpunk 2077, through the crucible of criticism and the relentless pursuit of perfection by the CD Projekt team, emerged triumphant with its recent updates and DLC, Phantom Liberty, propelling it back into the limelight and endearing it once again to the hearts of gamers worldwide.
With over 25 million units sold, Cyberpunk 2077 not only redeemed its early stumble but outpaced the sales trajectory of CD Projekt’s magnum opus, The Witcher 3, in a display of resilience and comeback that is nothing short of cinematic.
As Badowski steps into his new role alongside Michal Nowakowski, with the former CEO Adam Kicinski transitioning to a strategic supervisory position, there is an air of anticipation and cautious skepticism among gamers. The duo is set to lead the studio starting January 1 next year, steering the Polish ship through the murky waters of creativity and commerce.
Now that the chapter of Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to a close, the studio is poised on the brink of exploration, with the expansive universe of The Witcher beckoning and the whispers of new, exciting titles on the horizon.
For fans, the expectation is not just of games but of epics, woven with the threads of quality, innovation, and indomitable spirit that have redeemed a studio we have all come to love and respect.
