Elveon, you mean? That looked interesting indeed. Too bad things went the way they did.
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CD Projekt: Worth $1 billion, 100 devs on Gwent, GOG Galaxy as uPlay?, more
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Elveon, you mean? That looked interesting indeed. Too bad things went the way they did.
To be fair they were pirates in the current sense of the word. Back then there was no copyright law in Poland, so everything they did was completely legal and we're talking about activity from over 20 years ago anyway.
Publishers: But we want the profits noooow!
deadstar72
Neo Member
Well deserved, GOG.com and the witches series are both amazing achievements. Hope they have continued success with cyberpunk
OP updated with some other interesting information.
- GOG Galaxy is working for CDPR: they have sold more addons to the Witcher 3 than the main game itself last year.
- Galaxy will be used for online features in CDPR games going forward. Gwent will be powered by Galaxy (which has built in cross-play support).
- Most of the revenue generated by the Witcher 3 addons was included in Q1 report.
- Game development spending amounts to around $7.5 million per quarter.
- CDPR wants to prepare Gwent for e-sports market.
- 100 developers work on Gwent, including the entire marketing team.
- No plans for mobile Gwent at this stage, although "CDPR like mobile"
- Final release expected few months after the start of the closed beta.
- GOG Galaxy is working for CDPR: they have sold more addons to the Witcher 3 than the main game itself last year.
- Galaxy will be used for online features in CDPR games going forward. Gwent will be powered by Galaxy (which has built in cross-play support).
- Most of the revenue generated by the Witcher 3 addons was included in Q1 report.
- Game development spending amounts to around $7.5 million per quarter.
- CDPR wants to prepare Gwent for e-sports market.
- 100 developers work on Gwent, including the entire marketing team.
- No plans for mobile Gwent at this stage, although "CDPR like mobile"
- Final release expected few months after the start of the closed beta.
Vulcano's assistant
Banned
There are 100 people working on Gwent? How many of these are the artist painting the card illustrations, etc and how many are programmers?
They didn't break it down.
MR ARCADE FOREVER
Member
No mobile Gwent is like burning money
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Steve.1981
Unconfirmed Member
Well deserved, imo. Congratulations to everyone at CDPR!
I never played the first Witcher, but Assassins of Kings is a very good game and Wild Hunt is simply brilliant. They're on a roll. Can't wait to see how Cyberpunk turns out.
I never played the first Witcher, but Assassins of Kings is a very good game and Wild Hunt is simply brilliant. They're on a roll. Can't wait to see how Cyberpunk turns out.
A.D. Skinner
Member
Ah, a success story if a non yearly, big project that isn't full of shit. Nice!
Acquiescence
Member
That's more than enough to fund Cyberpunk for the next five years before it comes out.
Rotch Crot
Banned
Wow. Well deserved.
Currently on my first playthrough of the Witcher on ps4 and I keep being blown away.
I constantly think "How does this game look so much better than everything else I own, AND do so much more?!"
Currently on my first playthrough of the Witcher on ps4 and I keep being blown away.
I constantly think "How does this game look so much better than everything else I own, AND do so much more?!"
Cave Johnson
Member
They should now have the budget to compete with Rockstar. Can't wait to see their next outing.
To clear up a misconception, all this means is that CDPR's outstanding stock value is $1 billion and that changes during every day of trading and with the fluctuations in the dollar/zloty exchange rate.
It does NOT mean that CDPR has $1 billion lying around to fund Cyberpunk 2077.
It does NOT mean that CDPR has $1 billion lying around to fund Cyberpunk 2077.
To clear up a misconcepton, CD Projekt Red is a video game development division within CD Projekt.
SatelliteOfLove
Member
There was someone on GAF recently prophecizing that CDPR's goal was Valves trajectory. Its becoming more believable.
rottendevice
Member
Indeed. Make a quality product, and get rewarded for it.
fvng
Member
Started from the bottom now we here.
This is their whole booth at E3 2004, with one PC with a prototype of The Witcher 1.
Amazing
Living costs in Poland are not low.
If you live and work in Poland and earn a wage, the price of most basic goods in comparison to the value of what you earn is insanely high.
Converting currency from say pound sterling into polish currency, nets you a lot but actually living there and earning there is different.
Clint Beastwood
Banned
Not surprising since the game was free with GTX cards
Salty Rice
Member
Well deserved.
These are guys you really wish just the best.
Cant wait for Cyberpunk 2077.
These are guys you really wish just the best.
Cant wait for Cyberpunk 2077.
Started from the bottom now we here.
This is their whole booth at E3 2004, with one PC with a prototype of The Witcher 1.
I should point out that this wasn't even their booth. It was a corner of Bioware's.
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Deleted member 471617
Unconfirmed Member
Nice. CDPR has become the third best developer in my opinion, only behind Naughty Dog and Rockstar. If Cyberpunk 2077 turns out to be equal or better than The Witcher III, I might have to move them up to number one. The quality is simply outstanding and top notch. The Witcher III is my own personal highest rated game of all time at an amazing 9.8/10. The two expansions are by far the best ever and make the majority of actual games look like crap in comparison. As long as CDPR never sells out, they will always be awesome.
Equanimity
Member
Started from the bottom now we here.
This is their whole booth at E3 2004, with one PC with a prototype of The Witcher 1.
What a studio. Hard work pays off.
Ultimadrago
Member
I just hope they can keep up the good work. It wouldn't be a first for a developer with good cred to come tumbling down. That said, their latest project and steps have been a victory. Reign today's laurel, people!
Silent Chief
Member
I don't know about that. Their wiki entry says they were selling directly to "Mom and Pops" to avoid piracy.
shinobi602
Member
Incredible. And all well deserved.Started from the bottom now we here.
This is their whole booth at E3 2004, with one PC with a prototype of The Witcher 1.
Respect.
StereoVsn
Member
That is certainly puzzling. Maybe they are using a version of Witcher 3 engine that's cut-down or something and thus doesn't have a mobile version.
iNvid02
Member
fuckin A, its small things like the thank you letter and replying to every email they receive but it goes a long way. oh and their games are really good, i guess that helps.. a bit.
Obliterator
Member
One of the best developers in the world. Couldn't deserve it more.
Plague Doctor
Member
They deserve it and are a model how to support a game post launch and best value for expansions! Easily now my favorite large game company.
4 billion pln would be a good deal