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), reflecting a 23 percent rise compared with the same period a year earlier. The company’s net earnings also surged, climbing 37 percent to reach $66.7 million (about 249 million PLN), which translates into an impressive net profit margin of 57.2 percent. Looking ahead, CD Projekt Red outlined an ambitious three‑year rollout plan for The Witcher franchise.

Central to this strategy is the launch of **The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered**, scheduled for September 29. The updated edition will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and, for the first time, natively on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 hardware.

Existing owners of the original game will receive the remaster at no extra cost, and the package will bundle both of the original expansions, ensuring a complete experience for veteran players and newcomers alike. In addition to the console releases, CD Projekt Red announced a 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 the extensive Battle.net community.

Sales figures for The Witcher 3 continue to climb. The title has now sold more than 65 million copies worldwide, and the broader Witcher series has surpassed the 90 million‑unit milestone.

These numbers underscore the enduring popularity of Andrzej Sapkowski’s universe and the studio’s ability to keep the franchise relevant through updates, expansions, and cross‑platform availability. Turning to CD Projekt Red’s other flagship property, **Cyberpunk 2077**, the game has now crossed the 40 million‑copy threshold.

Its major downloadable content, the **Phantom Liberty** expansion, has moved 15 million units in under three years, demonstrating strong post‑launch support and a healthy appetite for additional story content. The Cyberpunk brand has also expanded its presence beyond the core game. This year, Night City appeared as a themed map in the emerging titles **Wuthering Waves** and **Apex Legends**, exposing the IP to new audiences.

Moreover, a Cyberpunk‑themed trading‑card game launched on Kickstarter and quickly became the platform’s most‑funded project ever, highlighting the franchise’s cultural resonance and the enthusiasm of its fan base. On the television front, **Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2**, a sequel co‑produced with Studio Trigger, is slated to debut on Netflix on October 20. The continuation of the animated series reflects CD Projekt Red’s strategy of leveraging multimedia storytelling to keep the Cyberpunk universe in the public eye and to drive ancillary revenue streams.

Chief Financial Officer Piotr Nielubowicz emphasized that licensing agreements are playing an increasingly pivotal role in the company’s financial health. He noted that the steady flow of royalties from both The Witcher and Cyberpunk franchises—through games, merchandise, streaming content, and collaborations—complements traditional game sales and contributes significantly to the firm’s bottom line.

In May, CD Projekt Red disclosed a modest 6 percent rise in total revenue for the first quarter, reporting $52.5 million (191 million PLN). This uptick coincided with the announcement of the third major expansion for the 2015 release of The Witcher 3, signaling that the studio continues to invest in long‑term support for its legacy titles. A notable corporate development occurred in June when the parent company CD Projekt announced a rebranding of its publishing arm, officially adopting the name **CD Projekt Red**.

The name change aligns the publishing identity with the development studio that has become synonymous with high‑quality, narrative‑driven RPGs. Overall, CD Projekt Red’s financial results for the first half of 2026 illustrate a robust combination of strong sales, effective licensing, and strategic partnerships.

The upcoming Remastered launch, the Battle.net collaboration, and the continued expansion of the Cyberpunk universe across games, streaming, and tabletop formats all point to a diversified growth trajectory. As the company moves forward, its focus on delivering premium content across multiple platforms while capitalizing on the enduring popularity of its flagship IPs positions it well for sustained profitability and market relevance in the competitive gaming landscape.