CD Projekt Red’s Journey From Criticism To Acclaim The release of Cyberpunk 2077 in December 2020 was one of the most anticipated events in gaming history. However, the game’s launch was marred by a litany of issues, including numerous bugs, performance problems, and unmet expectations. This negative reception significantly impacted CD Projekt Red (CDPR), prompting the studio to overhaul its production methods. The success of the Phantom Liberty DLC stands as a testament to the studio's commitment to learning from past mistakes and improving its processes. Learning from Failure: A Catalyst for Change Senior quest designer Paweł Sasko revealed that the harsh criticism Cyberpunk 2077 received was instrumental in shaping the development of Phantom Liberty. "Phantom Liberty worked significantly better at its launch because we completely changed the production style," Sasko told TheGamer at Gamescom Latam. This transformation was driven by the feedback and lessons learned fr...
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