Summary
- CD Projekt Red’s CEO believes single-player games like The Witcher 3 will continue to thrive despite the rise of live-service games.
- Even with the growing popularity of games as a service, a significant portion of players still prefer single-player, narrative-driven experiences.
- CD Projekt Red remains dedicated to developing narrative-driven games, including the highly anticipated The Witcher 4.
With the increasing popularity of live-service games, CD Projekt Red CEO Michal Nowakowski has recently commented on the future of single-player games like The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 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, the CD Projekt Red CEO is not worried about single-player titles disappearing.
Single-player, narrative-driven games like The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt have enjoyed tremendous popularity in the past, and while these types of titles continue to have a solid community and a growing audience—as demonstrated, for instance, by Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree in 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 like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3 has a firm stance on the future of these games.
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CD Projekt Red CEO Michal Nowakowski wrote in the company’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 games behind 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 the Cyberpunk 2077 sequel and the highly awaited The Witcher 4.
Of all the studio’s upcoming games, The Witcher 4 is probably the one generating the most excitement among players. CD Projekt Red has recently announced several updates on the upcoming Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 games, revealing that Project Sirius is still in pre-production and The Witcher 1 remake is in the concept stage. While many details about The Witcher 4 remain 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.
- Date Founded
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March 6, 2002
- Headquarters
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Warsaw, Poland
- CEO
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Adam Kiciński
- Parent Company
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CD Projekt