CD Projekt Red announced that Cyberpunk 2077 has sold over 35 million copies, reaching this milestone quicker than The Witcher 3 did in the same post-release period. The game has become the studio's primary revenue source following its rocky launch and subsequent updates. This success supports ongoing development for its sequel.
Sales Milestone
Cyberpunk 2077, released in December 2020, has achieved 35 million units sold, a figure disclosed in CD Projekt Red's latest quarterly earnings report. According to CFO Piotr Nielubowicz, "This is a better result than The Witcher 3 was able to achieve in the same post-release timeframe. Cyberpunk is currently our main source of revenue, and we continue to expand its availability." Joint CEO Michal Nowakowski added that the sales reflect the "franchise's enduring power" and enable bolder plans for its future.
For context, The Witcher 3 took approximately six years to reach 30 million sales, while Cyberpunk 2077 hit 35 million faster despite its troubled debut, which included bugs leading to its removal from the PlayStation Store and thousands of refunds. Initial sales exceeded 13 million units, making it one of the fastest-selling RPGs at launch.
Turnaround and Expansions
The game's recovery stems from extensive patches, the 2023 update 2.0, and the Phantom Liberty expansion, which sold over 10 million copies. Recent ports have boosted accessibility: a Switch 2 version launched in June 2025, alongside releases for Mac and PlayStation Plus, contributing to earnings surpassing those from Phantom Liberty's debut.
While The Witcher 3 has sold over 60 million lifetime units, Cyberpunk 2077's performance marks a significant comeback.
Development Updates
CD Projekt Red is investing in sequels, with 135 developers on Cyberpunk 2 as of October 2025, up from 116 in July, and plans to exceed 300 by 2027. The team is split between Warsaw, Boston, and Vancouver. Meanwhile, 447 staff work on The Witcher 4, which earned a Most Anticipated Game nomination at The Game Awards. Nielubowicz noted, "This nomination... shows the extent to which the fourth instalment in The Witcher series is already hotly anticipated."
