CD Projekt Red announced that its financial performance for the first half of 2026 was markedly stronger than the same period a year earlier. The company recorded total revenue of $116.5 million, which translates to roughly 435 million Polish zloty, representing a 23 percent rise compared with the previous year. More strikingly, net profit surged by 37 percent, reaching $66.7 million (about 249 million PLN), and the firm’s net profit margin climbed to an impressive 57.2 percent. The earnings boost was driven by several strategic initiatives and the continued commercial success of the studio’s flagship franchises.
CD Projekt Red outlined a comprehensive three‑year rollout plan for The Witcher series, beginning with the launch of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – Remastered on September 29. The remastered edition will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and, for the first time, as a native version on the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2. Existing owners of the original game will receive the upgrade for free, and the package will include both of the previously released expansions, offering a complete experience in a single, polished build.
In addition to the console releases, CD Projekt Red disclosed a partnership with Blizzard Entertainment. Through this collaboration, the Remastered version and the forthcoming expansion titled Songs of the Past will be distributed via Blizzard’s Battle.net platform, expanding the game’s reach to a broader audience of PC gamers who rely on Blizzard’s ecosystem for multiplayer and single‑player titles. Sales figures underscore the enduring popularity of The Witcher franchise.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt has now sold more than 65 million copies worldwide, while the entire series—encompassing the earlier titles The Witcher and The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings—has surpassed the 90‑million‑copy milestone. These numbers reflect not only the strong initial launch but also the long‑tail sales generated by continuous updates, community engagement, and the recent remaster. The studio’s other major property, Cyberpunk 2077, also continues to generate significant revenue.
To date, the game has exceeded 40 million copies sold across all platforms. Its first major expansion, Phantom Liberty, has moved 15 million units in less than three years, demonstrating that post‑launch content remains a lucrative revenue stream.
Moreover, the Cyberpunk universe has been expanding beyond the core game. This year, the city of Night City made cameo appearances in popular titles such as Wuthering Waves and Apex Legends, further cementing the brand’s cultural footprint. A Cyberpunk‑themed trading card game launched on Kickstarter and quickly became the platform’s most‑funded project, highlighting the franchise’s strong fan engagement and the potential for cross‑media monetisation. Looking ahead, CD Projekt Red is preparing to release Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2, a sequel to the acclaimed anime series co‑produced with Studio Trigger.
The new season is scheduled to debut on Netflix on October 20, promising to deepen the narrative and attract new viewers to the Cyberpunk ecosystem. CFO Piotr Nielubowicz emphasized that licensing deals, such as those with Netflix and other partners, are becoming increasingly important to the company’s overall financial health, complementing the steady income from direct game sales.
The company’s quarterly performance also showed positive trends. In May, CD Projekt announced the third expansion for The Witcher 3, originally released in 2015, and reported a modest 6 percent increase in total revenue for the first quarter, reaching $52.5 million (191 million PLN). This incremental growth was attributed to both the expansion’s sales and the sustained demand for the base game.
Finally, in a branding move, the publisher CD Projekt announced in June that it would be rebranding its development arm to CD Projekt Red, aligning the corporate identity with its most recognizable studio name. This change is intended to streamline brand recognition and reinforce the company’s commitment to delivering high‑quality, story‑driven games. Overall, CD Projekt Red’s financial results for the first half of 2026 illustrate a successful blend of new product launches, strategic partnerships, and effective use of licensing revenue.
The robust profit margin, combined with strong sales across its flagship titles, positions the company well for continued growth throughout the remainder of the year and into the planned three‑year release schedule for The Witcher series.