CD Projekt Red had to ensure the success of Cyberpunk 2077, evident in the $84 million investment in the Phantom Liberty expansion alone, according to Zack Zwiezen of Kotaku. This investment did not include the costs associated with developing the game for various platforms.
Cyberpunk 2077 has already accumulated costs exceeding $400 million.
CD Projekt Red launched Cyberpunk 2077 in December 2020, but faced significant criticism for serious issues on PS4, Xbox One, Stadia, and PC.
Since its launch nearly three years ago, Cyberpunk 2077 has received multiple updates that addressed numerous bugs. Despite this, the game’s reputation remained tarnished for many. The release of “Cyberpunk: Mercenaries” on Netflix in late 2022 sparked renewed interest in the title, significantly boosting its popularity. CD Projekt Red initially allocated $1142 million for marketing and $1174 million for game development.
CD Projekt Red invested $40 million to bring Cyberpunk 2077 to the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X/S, totaling over $400 million spent on the game’s development and marketing.