Summary
With the increasing popularity of live-service games,CD Projekt RedCEO Michal Nowakowski has recently commented on the future of single-player games likeThe Witcher 3andCyberpunk 2077, stating that he believes these titles will remain popular, no matter what direction the industry takes. Over the years, the gaming industry has shifted in many directions, following the different trends marked by popular games. And although live-service games seem to be on the rise, theCD Projekt RedCEO is not worried about single-player titles disappearing.
Single-player, narrative-driven games likeThe Witcher 3: Wild Hunthave enjoyed tremendous popularityin the past, and while these types of titles continue to have a solid community and a growing audience—as demonstrated, for instance, byElden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtreein 2024—over the past few years, the industry has witnessed the rise of so-called “games as a service.” This model involves games being continuously updated with new content and monetized through recurring revenue streams to keep players engaged long-term. Despite this being the current trend, with countless examples of such games steadily being released, the CEO of the company responsible for single-player hits likeCyberpunk 2077andThe Witcher 3has a firm stance on the future of these games.
CD Projekt Red CEO Michal Nowakowski wrote in thecompany’s latest board report that, despite the increasing popularity of live-service games, “cutting-edge single-player games" won’t go anywhere. Nowakowski is well aware of how the industry is evolving, though he argues that the foundations of these games are strong enough to evolve alongside these changes.
CD Projekt Red CEO Believes ‘Cutting-Edge Single-Player Games’ Won’t Be Replaced
CD Projekt Red has a remarkable portfolio of gamesbehind it, and the CEO remains confident that the studio’s experience will help it continue to explore single-player, narrative-driven titles, stating that these games “will continue to enjoy great popularity.” The studio is currently developing several titles, including theCyberpunk 2077sequel and the highly awaitedThe Witcher 4.
Of all the studio’s upcoming games,The Witcher 4is probably the one generating the most excitement among players.CD Projekt Red has recently announced several updates on the upcomingWitcherandCyberpunk 2077games, revealing thatProject Siriusis still in pre-production andThe Witcher 1remake is in the concept stage. While many details aboutThe Witcher 4remain under wraps, players can anticipate a single-player, narrative-driven story—like the ones CD Projekt Red’s CEO promises to continue delivering in the future.
