Cyberpunk 2077 Investor Lawsuit Finally Settles for $1.85 Million

The long-running saga between the investors of Cyberpunk 2077 and the developer CD Projekt Red has finally settled, with the court approving a $1.85 million settlement. The case has been ongoing for over two years since the launch of the game back in 2020. A Polish law firm had originally accused the studio of combining false and misleading statements within their financial reports in order to generate revenue.

The launch at the end of 2020 was considered one of the most disastrous in gaming history, with gamers experiencing many technical issues, especially on the PS4 and Xbox One versions. This resulted in Sony eventually stopping sales of the game on their digital store. With this in mind, a lawsuit was brought by a group of investors against CD Projekt Red in the months that followed.

The settlement has been a long time coming, with the case being denied for approval in April of 2021 by US District Judge Fernando M. Olguin. However, the court has put forward a revised settlement and accepted it in April of this year. This is significant news for those involved, as it means they will receive the $1.85 million they demanded.

CD Projekt Red has certainly taken notice of its mistakes with Cyberpunk 2077 and has tried to mitigate any further PR disasters in the future. This is evidenced by their multiple patches and updates to the game, along with the announcement of a sequel. This will ensure a smoother launch for the next game in the series, with the studio having undoubtedly learned a valuable lesson from their previous mistakes. 

In conclusion, the Cyberpunk 2077 lawsuit has finally come to an end with a total settlement of $1.85 million. The outcome of this financial debacle should serve as a cautionary tale for future developers, who may wish to think twice before making promises they can't keep. CD Projekt Red has since taken steps to ensure a better launch for the upcoming sequel, with the developer no doubt have gained a greater understanding of the importance of quality assurance.