CD Projekt Red Reports 37% Profit Increase in First Half of 2026

During the first six months of 2026, CD Projekt Red posted revenues of $116.5 million (approximately 435 million PLN), representing a 23 percent rise compared with the same period a year earlier. The company’s bottom line also improved dramatically, with net profit climbing 37 percent to $66.7 million (about 249 million PLN), and its net profit margin expanding to an impressive 57.2 percent. Looking ahead, CD Projekt Red unveiled an ambitious three‑year rollout plan for the Witcher franchise. The centerpiece of this schedule is the launch of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered, slated for September 29.

The updated edition will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and, for the first time, will run natively on the upcoming Switch 2 hardware. Existing owners of the original Witcher 3 will receive the remaster at no extra cost, and the package will bundle both previously released expansions, delivering a comprehensive experience in a single download. In addition to the console releases, CD Projekt Red announced a strategic partnership with Blizzard Entertainment.

Through this collaboration, the Remastered version and the forthcoming expansion "Songs of the Past" will be distributed on Blizzard’s Battle.net platform, broadening the game’s reach to a new audience of PC gamers who prefer a unified launcher. Sales figures underscore the franchise’s continued strength.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has now exceeded 65 million copies sold worldwide, while the entire Witcher series has surpassed the 90‑million‑unit milestone. These numbers reflect the enduring popularity of Geralt’s saga and the effectiveness of CD Projekt Red’s post‑launch support, including free updates, DLCs, and now a full‑scale remaster. The company’s other flagship title, Cyberpunk 2077, has also performed solidly.

To date, the game has shipped more than 40 million copies. Its major expansion, Phantom Liberty, has moved 15 million units in under three years, demonstrating that the title still resonates with players long after its initial release. Moreover, Cyberpunk’s presence has expanded beyond the core game: the city of Night City has been featured as a themed map in the 2024 releases of Wuthering Waves and Apex Legends, and a Cyberpunk‑themed trading‑card game recently became the most‑funded project ever on Kickstarter, highlighting the brand’s cultural penetration. On the television front, the animated series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, co‑produced with Studio Trigger, is scheduled to debut on Netflix on October 20.

The sequel builds on the success of the original series, which helped revitalize interest in the Cyberpunk universe and drove additional sales of the game and its DLCs. Chief Financial Officer Piotr Nielubowicz emphasized that licensing revenues are becoming an increasingly vital component of CD Projekt Red’s financial picture.

He noted that the steady stream of income from licensing agreements—spanning everything from merchandise and tabletop games to streaming rights—complements the ongoing sales of its two major franchises and provides a more diversified revenue base. Earlier in the year, CD Projekt Red reported a modest 6 percent rise in total revenue for the first quarter, reaching $52.5 million (191 million PLN). This uptick was driven largely by continued demand for existing titles and early‑stage anticipation for upcoming releases.

In May, the studio announced the third expansion for the 2015‑era Witcher 3, further fueling excitement among the fan community. In June, the parent company CD Projekt announced a rebranding of its publishing arm, officially changing the name to CD Projekt Red. The move is intended to streamline brand identity and align the publishing label more closely with the development studio that creates the celebrated games. Overall, the first half of 2026 has been a period of robust financial performance and strategic expansion for CD Projekt Red.

The company’s focus on revitalizing legacy titles through remasters, expanding distribution channels via partnerships like the one with Blizzard, and leveraging its intellectual property across multiple media formats—games, streaming series, tabletop games, and more—has positioned it well for sustained growth. With the Witcher 3 Remastered launch on the horizon, the upcoming Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 release, and a clear roadmap for future content, CD Projekt Red appears poised to continue its upward trajectory in both revenue and cultural influence.