CD Projekt has announced that their latest expansion, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, has achieved commercial success with sales numbers comparable to the expansion packs of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. This significant milestone is highlighted by a 23% attach rate, meaning nearly a quarter of Cyberpunk 2077 players have invested in the Phantom Liberty expansion. Such figures place the expansion on par with The Witcher 3 expansions, Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine, which had attach rates of 22% and 24% respectively. This success is particularly remarkable given that Phantom Liberty was released almost three years after the original game, compared to the typical release schedule for DLCs. Phantom Liberty has added a new area to Night City and features a spy thriller storyline with Idris Elba, earning critical acclaim and a 9/10 rating in an IGN review. With the final major update for Cyberpunk 2077 released in December 2023, CD Projekt Red is now shifting focus to future projects, including the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077, codenamed Orion, and a new installment in The Witcher series, codenamed Polaris.

What does the commercial success of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion signify for CD Projekt Red?

The success of Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty signifies CD Projekt Red's ability to produce compelling content that resonates with players, even if released long after the base game. It shows the developer's resilience and commitment to improving and expanding on their games, leading to renewed player interest and commercial payoff. This could bolster the company's confidence in its upcoming projects and ongoing support for their current titles.

Cyberpunk 2077, developed and published by CD Projekt, is an open-world, action-adventure story set in the metropolis of Night City, where players assume the role of V, a mercenary in search of a one-of-a-kind implant that is the key to immortality. The game's launch in December 2020 was marred by bugs and performance issues, especially on last-gen consoles, leading to its temporary removal from the PlayStation Store. Since then, CD Projekt has been dedicated to fixing and improving the game, culminating in a successful turnaround marked by Phantom Liberty's success and setting the stage for continued growth and development within the franchise.