8 days ago | By GSMArena

As the dust slowly starts to settle on the launch fiasco of the much anticipated and subsequently much criticized Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt, the company behind the studio that made the game, has released a formal apology in the form of a video by co-founder Marcin Iwiński and also a written blog post.
In the video, Iwiński initially formally apologizes on behalf of the company's leadership who were ultimately responsible for taking the call of releasing the game in the state that it did. He also commended his developers and urged not to put the blame on them.
After that, Iwiński...
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CD Projekt leadership vows no 'obligatory overtime' on road to Cyberpunk 2077 fixes

8 days ago | By Gamasutra

CD Projekt leadership says that mandatory overtime isn't part of its Cyberpunk 2077 fix plans, but its worth noting the studio has backtracked on similar promises in the past. "Although, believe me, we never ever intended for anything like this to happen. ...
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Cyberpunk 2077's first major update will arrive by end of January 2021

8 days ago | By Pocket-lint

Cyberpunk 2077 had a turbulent launch, to say the least, but now its studio, CD Projekt Red has announced it will release the first update to the game within the next 10 days, or by end of January 2021. It's also planning “a larger, more significant update" in the weeks after. In a video published 13 January 2021 , CD Projekt Red co-founder Marcin Iwinski apologised, saying he and the board members are “the final decision-makers” for the game's release on 10 December 2020. “Please, don't fault any of our teams for what happened,” Iwinski said. In our review of the game , we noted Cyberpunk...
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Cyberpunk 2077 next-gen upgrade coming in the second half of 2021

8 days ago | By Digital Trends

CD Projekt Red released a five-minute video apologizing for Cyberpunk 2077's troubled launch and setting a release window for the game's next-gen update.
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CD Projekt Red explains what went wrong with Cyberpunk 2077, offers update on patch rollout

8 days ago | By MobileSyrup

CD Projekt Red has released a new video addressing some of the controversies that have surrounded Cyberpunk 2077 .
In a five-minute video posted to the official Cyberpunk 2077 social media accounts, Marcin Iwiński, CD Projekt's co-founder, offered “a personal explanation of what the days leading up to the launch of Cyberpunk 2077 looked like.”
The company says it prioritized PC over consoles
Iwiński opened his message by apologizing for the broken state in which the console versions of Cyberpunk 2077 launched in on December 10th.
“Based on legacy of genuine and honest communication, you've...
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Cyberpunk 2077 releases 2021 roadmap for patches and free DLC

8 days ago | By Rock, Paper, Shotgun

If you hadn't heard, CD Projekt Red's big RPG Cyberpunk 2077 was quite buggy at launch in December on both PC and consoles. CDPR certainly heard, and expressed their intention to provide “ regular updates and fixes ” for their open world sci-fi 'em up. They've now released a roadmap showing their patching priorities in 2021 and a video explaining some of the how and why of Cyberpunk's messy launch.
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CD Projekt Red Co-Founder Explains What Went Wrong With Cyberpunk 2077

8 days ago | By GameInformer

The Cyberpunk 2077 launch was riddled with issues beyond simple glitches. From the intentional misleading nature of hiding console versions of the game from reviewers to downright game-breaking bugs and a whole slew of marketing issues, the once-sterling reputation of CD Projekt Red took a massive hit following release. Following the delisting of the game from the PlayStation Store and refunds galore, the co-founder of CDPR just shared a new video detailing what the road to launch looked like, what went wrong with last-gen console copies, and what the team is doing to make it right.
In...
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CD Projekt Red co-founder apologizes for the sorry state of 'Cyberpunk 2077'

8 days ago | By Engadget

CD Projekt Red co-founder Marcin Iwiński apologized for the state of Cyberpunk 2077 on consoles in a video today, alongside a vague roadmap for updating the game throughout 2021. “The console version of Cyberpunk 2077 did not meet the quality standar...
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Cyberpunk 2077 launch disaster explained - CD Projekt co-founder spills all

8 days ago | By SlashGear

If you've read or watched anything concerning Cyberpunk 2077 since the game launched last month, chances are you've heard of the litany of problems the game has, particularly on previous-generation consoles. The state of the game prompted a rarely-seen response from Sony in which it delisted the game from the PlayStation Store and, along with Microsoft, started offering refunds to...
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Cyberpunk 2077 studio co-founder explains what went wrong - CNET

8 days ago | By CNET

Marcin Iwinski appeared in a video on Twitter apologizing for the debacle.
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CD Projekt apologizes again for Cyberpunk 2077 on consoles

8 days ago | By GamesIndustry

Co-founder Marcin Iwiński narrows next-gen upgrade for back half of 2021, delays free DLCs until after first big patches
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Cyberpunk 2077 Next-Gen Update Will be Released in the 'Second Half' of 2021

8 days ago | By IGN

CDPR co-founder is 'deeply sorry' for Cyberpunk 2077 console launch

8 days ago | By Windows Central

Marcin Iwinski explains why the game ran poorly on consoles and provides a road map for further updates.
What you need to know
Cyberpunk 2077 had a rough launch, with numerous bugs and glitches bringing down the overall experience.
CD Projekt Red co-founder Marcin Iwinski released a video statement today explaining what the team thinks went wrong.
CD Projekt Red will continue releasing hotfixes and updates throughout 2021.
Free DLC is still coming, with the next-generation patch set to be available in the second half of 2021.
It's safe to say that Cyberpunk 2077 having a rocky launch is an...
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Cyberpunk 2077's next-gen update will arrive in the second half of 2021

8 days ago | By Engadget

CD Projekt Red will release Cyberpunk 2077's free next-gen console update in the second half of 2021, the studio announced today. “We're aiming for the second half of the year and we'll reveal more when we have more to share,” CD Projekt Red said in...
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Cyberpunk 2077's first major update coming in the next 10 days

8 days ago | By The Verge

Image: CD Projekt Red
Following the disastrous launch of Cyberpunk 2077 , CD Projekt Red says it will release the first update within the next 10 days, with “a larger, more significant update, in the weeks after.” In a video released today, co-founder Marcin Iwinski issued a mea culpa to players, adding that he and the board makers are “the final decision makers” for the game's faulty release. “Please, don't fault any of our teams for what happened,” Iwinski said.
In the five-minute video, Iwinksi said that “despite good reviews on PC, the console version of Cyberpunk 2077 did not meet the...
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Cyberpunk 2077 Studio Co-Founder Releases A Personal Explanation About What Happened

8 days ago | By GameSpot

Following the rocky launch of Cyberpunk 2077 in December, developer CD Projekt Red has now released a statement from none other than studio co-founder Marcin Iwinski in which the developer offers a personal explanation of what happened in the days leading up to the game's release. "Despite good reviews on PC, the console version of Cyberpunk 2077 did not meet the quality standard we wanted it to meet. I and the entire leadership team are deeply sorry for this, and this video is me publicly owning up to that," Iwinski said. "Please, don't fault any of our teams for what happened. They are...
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