CD Projekt Red Reports 37% Surge 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), marking a 23% increase compared to the same period a year earlier. This robust top‑line growth was matched by an even stronger bottom line: net profit climbed 37% to $66.7 million (about 249 million PLN), delivering an impressive net profit margin of 57.2%. These figures underscore the company’s successful blend of new releases, ongoing sales of legacy titles, and strategic partnerships. 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 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 game will receive the remaster at no extra cost, and the package will bundle both major expansions—Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine—so players can enjoy the complete experience in a single purchase.

In addition to the console and PC releases, CD Projekt Red announced a collaboration with Blizzard Entertainment. Through this partnership, the remastered version of The Witcher 3, along with the forthcoming expansion "Songs of the Past," will be distributed on Blizzard’s Battle.net platform, expanding the game’s reach to a broader audience of PC gamers who prefer a unified launcher. The commercial performance of The Witcher series continues to be a cornerstone of CD Projekt Red’s success.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt alone has now sold more than 65 million copies worldwide. When combined with sales of the earlier titles—The Witcher (2007) and The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings—the entire franchise has surpassed the 90‑million‑copy milestone, cementing its status as one of the most successful RPG franchises in modern gaming history. The company’s other flagship property, Cyberpunk 2077, also remains a significant revenue driver.

To date, the game has moved over 40 million units across all platforms. Its first major expansion, Phantom Liberty, has sold an impressive 15 million copies in less than three years, demonstrating sustained player interest well beyond the base game’s launch. Moreover, the Cyberpunk universe has continued to permeate popular culture this year: the city of Night City made cameo appearances in the newly released titles Wuthering Waves and Apex Legends, further increasing brand visibility. Beyond video games, CD Projekt Red has diversified its intellectual property through other media.

A Cyberpunk‑themed trading card game launched on Kickstarter and quickly became the platform’s most‑funded project to date, highlighting the franchise’s strong community support and the company’s ability to monetize its IP across multiple formats. Additionally, the animated series Cyberpunk: Edgerunners returned for a second season, co‑produced with Studio Trigger, and is slated to debut on Netflix on October 20. This continuation reflects the company’s broader strategy of leveraging its narrative universes across film, television, and interactive entertainment. Chief Financial Officer Piotr Nielubowicz emphasized that licensing revenue is becoming an increasingly vital component of CD Projekt Red’s financial model.

He noted that ongoing sales of both The Witcher and Cyberpunk titles, combined with licensing deals for adaptations, merchandise, and cross‑media collaborations, are expected to play a larger role in the company’s earnings profile moving forward. Earlier in the year, CD Projekt Red reported a modest 6% rise in total revenue for the first quarter, reaching $52.5 million (191 million PLN). This incremental growth was driven primarily by continued sales of existing catalog titles and early‑stage pre‑orders for upcoming expansions.

In June, the parent company CD Projekt announced a rebranding of its publishing arm, officially adopting the name CD Projekt Red to align the corporate identity with its most recognizable development studio. Overall, the first half of 2026 has been a period of solid financial performance and strategic expansion for CD Projekt Red.

By revitalizing a beloved classic with a high‑quality remaster, extending the reach of its games through new platform partnerships, and broadening the scope of its franchises into television, tabletop gaming, and cross‑title collaborations, the company is positioning itself for continued growth. The upcoming releases—including The Witcher 3 – Remastered, the Songs of the Past expansion, and the second season of Edgerunners—are expected to sustain consumer interest and generate additional revenue streams, while the firm’s focus on licensing and brand extensions promises to diversify its income beyond traditional game sales.