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CD Projekt Red boss believes some fans were forever burned by Cyberpunk 2077's disastrous launch: 'I'm convinced that we lost the faith of some people indefinitely'

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Cyberpunk 2077
Genres · fps
Release · Dec 10, 2020
Developer · CD Projekt RED
PCXbox OnePS4PS5Xbox Series X|SNintendo Switch
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CD Projekt RED
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CD Projekt RED
Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 2007–2020
Latest · Cyberpunk 2077
Top genres · rpg, adventure, fps
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FAITH
Active · 2017–2022
Latest · Faith: Chapter III
Top genres · adventure, indie, puzzle
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