CD Projekt RED, the studio behind The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077, once again denies a possible sale

From time to time, rumors reappear. possible sale to CD Projekt RED. But, as in previous cases, the research behind Cyberpunk 2077 And The Witcher ruled out this possibility.

This is what he indicated Adam Kicinski, who until December 31 was the CEO of the Polish company. In a recent interview with ParquetThe executive again denies that such a possibility is under analysis.

When asked about repeated comments that see CD Projekt RED as a possible target for acquisition by another company, the studio’s current head of strategy was emphatic.

“These are just rumors. We have always had a clear position, also supported by the rules laid down in the charter. [de la compañía]. We are not interested in joining a larger organization.. We have worked all our lives for the position we have now. And we believe that in a few years we will become even bigger and stronger. We have ambitious plans and what we do excites us. We value independence,” Kichinsky explained.

The former head of CD Projekt RED confirmed that the studio’s current strategy excludes any possibility of it being taken over by another company. “Independence is really attractive. It’s a kind of freedom.”, he said. Thus, this once again reduced the level of rumors that the company could be absorbed by the giant in games.

CD Projekt RED Focuses On Its Next Games, Rules Out Sale Again

As we indicated at the beginning, this is not the first time that the creators The Witcher And Cyberpunk 2077 They must deny the possible sale. In May 2022, there was a rumor that the Polish company was being targeted by Sony, which allegedly sought to add it to the ranks of PlayStation Studios. But Adam Kicinski himself had to speak out and explain that this was not true.

“CD Projekt RED is not for sale. We want to remain independent. I think we have a great strategy. Of course, it’s not easy, but it’s very exciting to follow your own path. So these are nothing more than rumors,” he clarified then.

Kichinsky not only ruled out any possibility of an acquisition of his company, but also denied that he plans to buy other studios to include them in his orbit. CD Projekt RED’s new head of strategy explains it Parquet that while they are not closing the door to investments that help strengthen their strategy, they don’t seek to absorb smaller developers just like that.

“We are not interested in acquisitions, the purpose of which is simply to include the acquired companies in our group and consolidate their financial results. We don’t see any value in it.”

Adam Kicinski, former CEO and current head of strategy at CD Projekt RED.

Regarding the development of its video games, the former CEO of CD Projekt RED confirmed that the vast majority of its resources were invested in Project Polarisnext big part The Witcher.

In addition, he emphasized that this year they plan to accelerate the pace of development Orionwhich will take place in the world Cyberpunk 2077. Although they do not overlook two other excellent proposals based on The Witcher: He redo from the original game from Fool’s Theory and Project Siriusa new title based on this universe and directed by The Molasses Flood.

“In short, then We’ll be developing four great games in 2024. Of course, at different stages and with different intensities,” Kiciński noted. In this way, CD Projekt RED aims to clearly outline its path for the year that has just begun and once again destroy any opportunity to sell itself to the highest bidder. .