CD Projekt Red Reports a 37% Increase in First‑Half 2026 Profitability

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 markedly, with net profit climbing 37 percent to $66.7 million (about 249 million PLN).

This strong performance translated into an impressive net profit margin of 57.2 percent, underscoring the firm’s efficient cost management and the continued commercial appeal of its flagship titles. Looking ahead, CD Projekt Red unveiled an ambitious three‑year roadmap for the Witcher franchise.

Central to this plan is the launch of **The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered**, scheduled for September 29. The updated edition will be available on next‑generation platforms—including PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S—and, for the first time, will run natively on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Existing owners of the original Witcher 3 will receive the remaster at no extra charge, and the package will bundle both of the game’s major expansions, ensuring that newcomers and veterans alike can experience the full story without additional purchases. In addition to the console rollout, CD Projekt Red announced a strategic partnership with Blizzard Entertainment.

Through this collaboration, the Remastered version and the forthcoming **Songs of the Past** expansion will be distributed via Blizzard’s Battle.net platform, broadening the game’s reach to a wider audience of PC gamers and leveraging Blizzard’s robust online infrastructure. Sales figures continue to reinforce the franchise’s dominance.

To date, **The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt** has sold more than 65 million copies worldwide, pushing the cumulative sales of the entire Witcher series beyond the 90 million‑unit milestone. These numbers reflect not only the original launch success but also the sustained demand generated by post‑launch content, special editions, and the ongoing popularity of the series on streaming services and community platforms. Meanwhile, CD Projekt Red’s other flagship property, **Cyberpunk 2077**, has also shown solid performance. The base game has now crossed the 40 million‑copy threshold, while its major expansion, **Phantom Liberty**, has sold 15 million copies in less than three years since its release.

The Cyberpunk universe has been further amplified this year through cross‑promotional appearances in titles such as *Wuthering Waves* and *Apex Legends*, as well as the launch of a Cyberpunk‑themed trading‑card game that set a new record on Kickstarter for the highest‑funded project in the platform’s history. The company’s multimedia ambitions are also bearing fruit.

**Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2**, co‑produced with Japan’s Studio Trigger, is slated to debut on Netflix on October 20, continuing the successful adaptation of the game’s narrative into an animated series format. Chief Financial Officer Piotr Nielubowicz highlighted that licensing revenues are becoming an increasingly important pillar of the company’s financial model, complementing the traditional sales of games and downloadable content. 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 coincided with the announcement of a third expansion for the original 2015 release of The Witcher 3, demonstrating that even older titles can continue to generate meaningful income when supported by fresh content and community engagement.

In June, the parent company CD Projekt announced a rebranding of its publishing arm, officially adopting the name **CD Projekt Red**. The change reflects a consolidation of brand identity across development and publishing activities, aiming to present a unified front to investors, partners, and the gaming community. Overall, the first half of 2026 has been a period of robust growth for CD Projekt Red. Strong financial results, a clear product roadmap, strategic partnerships, and expanding licensing opportunities all point toward a sustainable trajectory for the studio.

By leveraging the enduring popularity of both The Witcher and Cyberpunk franchises, while also exploring new media formats and distribution channels, CD Projekt Red is positioning itself to maintain its status as a leading creator of narrative‑driven, high‑quality video game experiences for years to come.