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

During the first six months of 2026, CD Projekt Red posted revenue 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).

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 has 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 version will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and, for the first time, will run natively on the Nintendo Switch 2 platform.

Existing owners of the original game will receive the remaster at no extra charge, and the release will bundle the two major expansions—Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine—so that newcomers can experience the full narrative in a single package. In addition to the console and PC rollout, CD Projekt Red has struck a distribution partnership with Blizzard Entertainment. Through this alliance, the Remastered edition and the forthcoming expansion "Songs of the Past" will be offered on Blizzard’s Battle.net service, extending the game’s reach to a broader online‑gaming audience and providing an additional revenue stream via digital storefronts.

The Witcher 3 continues to dominate sales charts. To date, the game has moved more than 65 million copies worldwide, and the entire Witcher series—encompassing the original titles, spin‑offs, and recent remasters—has collectively exceeded 90 million units sold. These figures reflect the franchise’s enduring popularity, bolstered by strong word‑of‑mouth, critical acclaim, and a steady flow of post‑launch content that keeps players engaged long after the initial release. The other pillar of CD Projekt Red’s portfolio, Cyberpunk 2077, has also shown robust performance.

The open‑world RPG has now crossed the 40 million‑copy threshold. Its first major expansion, Phantom Liberty, has sold 15 million copies in under three years, demonstrating that the game’s ecosystem remains vibrant and that players are willing to invest in new story content. Moreover, the Cyberpunk universe has been expanding beyond traditional video games. In 2024, the city of Night City made cameo appearances in the popular titles Wuthering Waves and Apex Legends, exposing the brand to new audiences.

A Cyberpunk‑themed trading card game also launched on Kickstarter and quickly became the platform’s most‑funded project ever, raising unprecedented backing and confirming the franchise’s cross‑media appeal. On the television front, the animated series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners returned for a second season, co‑produced with Studio Trigger. The sequel is slated to debut on Netflix on October 20, further cementing the synergy between the game’s narrative and streaming media. CFO Piotr Nielubowicz highlighted that licensing agreements—such as those for the Netflix series, merchandise, and collaborations with other game developers—are becoming an increasingly important component of the company’s financial picture, complementing direct sales from the core franchises.

Financially, CD Projekt Red’s quarterly results have shown consistent growth. In May, the firm announced the third expansion for the 2015‑era Witcher 3, while also reporting a modest 6 percent rise in total revenue to $52.5 million (PLN 191 million) for the first quarter of 2026.

This incremental increase was driven by a combination of steady game sales, early‑access purchases of upcoming DLC, and the nascent licensing revenue mentioned earlier. A notable corporate development occurred in June, when the parent publishing entity CD Projekt officially rebranded itself as CD Projekt Red. The name change aligns the publisher’s identity more closely with its most recognizable development studio, streamlining brand recognition across all markets and reinforcing the company’s commitment to delivering high‑quality, narrative‑driven experiences.

Overall, CD Projekt Red’s financial and operational outlook appears solid. The company is leveraging a diversified revenue mix that includes traditional game sales, downloadable content, remastered editions, strategic partnerships, and expanding licensing deals. By continuing to nurture its flagship IPs—The Witcher and Cyberpunk—while exploring new media formats and platforms, CD Projekt Red is positioning itself for sustained growth well beyond the 2026 fiscal year.