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CD Projekt Red’s co-CEO says the studio hasn’t completed its full redemption arc and has, in effect, lost the faith of some players after Cyberpunk 2077’s launch, but remains hopeful about future titles (including The Witcher 4) and notes improving sentiment following the Phantom Liberty DLC.
A report from Insider Gaming claims MindsEye developer Build a Rocket Boy is separating from publisher IO Interactive, canceling the planned Hitman crossover and refocusing on fixes and updates for MindsEye. Despite layoffs, the studio says it will continue supporting the game with user-made PC content and patches, though Steam data shows the title is largely dormant, prompting skepticism about any quick comeback.
CD Projekt's VP of PR and communication, Michał Platkow-Gilewski, believes that the negative reception of Cyberpunk 2077 at launch was due to it becoming a "cool thing" to hate the game, rather than an accurate reflection of its quality. He acknowledges the need for improvements and rebuilding, but asserts that the game was never broken. While some of the criticism may have been bandwagoning, the game's issues on last-gen consoles were undeniable, leading to its removal from the PlayStation Store. The ongoing redemption arc of Cyberpunk 2077 is evident in the upcoming Phantom Liberty expansion, but it's important not to overlook the initial problems and the work that has been done to address them.
In episode four of Ted Lasso season three, tensions rise as AFC Richmond faces off against West Ham, now led by former assistant coach Nate. Nate's betrayal of Ted in season two still lingers, and his tactical mind helps West Ham secure a 4-1 victory. Meanwhile, Rebecca sees Rupert's true colors and Ted vents about his ex. Nate's path forward is complicated, and it remains to be seen if he will receive a redemption arc.