CD Projekt Red's Cyberpunk 2077 Launch: Lessons Learned and Team Morale Hit

The team morale at CD Projekt Red took a "significant hit" following the release of Cyberpunk 2077, according to Colin Walder, an engineering director at the company. He discussed the lessons learned from the game's development and emphasized the need for a different approach in future projects. Walder acknowledged the challenges faced and stressed the importance of demonstrating commitment to prevent crunch and rebuild trust and morale within the team. Despite the rocky launch, Cyberpunk 2077 has seen improvements with updates and expansions, and the company has sold 25 million copies of the game.