1 July 2022 marks the twentieth anniversary of CD Projekt’s announcement of the creation of the CD PROJEKT RED studio – now a globally recognized developer of video games.
CD PROJEKT RED was born out of a passion for games and the ambition to create outstanding, memorable experiences. Its first project – The Witcher – proved that the studio is capable of developing immersive, story-rich role-playing games which contribute to setting new standards within the global gamedev industry.
Over a period of two decades CD PROJEKT RED has morphed from a small studio into a global brand, with a portfolio which includes a series of Witcher-themed games – including The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, one of the most acclaimed games in history, with over 65 million copies sold – along with Cyberpunk 2077, another globally recognized release. The Studio carries on with intensive development of its franchises – an expansion for Cyberpunk 2077 is in the works, a new Witcher game has been announced, and an anime series titled Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, developed in collaboration with Studio Trigger, will launch on Netflix in September 2022.
This 20-year presence on the game market is summarized by Adam Badowski, CD PROJEKT RED Studio Head:
At the outset of our CD PROJEKT RED adventure we didn’t really know what is and what isn’t possible in the gamedev industry. We had to learn everything by ourselves. This self-sufficiency later became part of our DNA, giving us creative freedom in the development process. As a result, our games are truly unique, and have remained so throughout our 20-year history – a period marked by major successes and a good deal of surprises. We are very proud of our to-date achievements, and happy to be able to count on persistent community support. We begin our next 20-year period with enthusiasm and optimism.
The Studio has consistently prioritized community relations. The support and passion embodied by its community is a source of inspiration and motivation for all CD PROJEKT RED team members. This is why – to celebrate the Studio’s twentieth birthday – we have set up a site where everyone can describe their experiences and memorable moments associated with CDPR and its games. But that’s not all: we have also prepared various activities, including anniversary streams featuring celebrity guests and CDPR games, a set of challenges, and much more.
To find out more about CD PROJEKT RED’s 20th anniversary celebrations visit 20yearsof.cdprojektred.com or follow the Studio’s social media profiles on Facebook and Twitter.