CD Projekt Red Halts Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher Sales in Russia
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has created ripples throughout the video game industry. Ukraine-based studios likeSTALKER 2's GSC Game World have shut down development as teammates look to their families and the defense of their country. In nearby Poland, CD Projekt is doing what it can to show solidarity with Ukraine, too. On Thursday, CD Projekt officially announced that it would be halting all CD Projekt Red game sales, as well as ending GOG distribution, in both Russia and Belarus.
In a letter posted to CD Projekt Red's official Twitter account, the studio announced an increased effort to lend support to Ukraine. That starts with the end of all CD Projekt Red game sales in both Russia and Russia's ally, Belarus. To that effect, CD Projekt is currently working with its distribution partners to pull its library of games, including Cyberpunk 2077 and theWitcher franchise, from digital platforms. It's also working to cease shipments of physical copies of CD Projekt Red games to the two countries. It will take time, but the actions are already in motion.
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As CD Projekt also owns the GOG digital distribution platform, it can extend its efforts beyond just the sale of its own games. The letter also confirms that all games available on the GOG platform will no longer be available in either Russia or Belarus. GOG is home to over 5,000 games.
The impact of this decision can't be understated. Closing off the availability of CD Projekt Red games in both Russia and Belarus will lead to a meaningful financial punch to the company. Russia and Belarus account for 5.4% of CD Projekt Red's overall revenue, as well as 3.7% of GOG's revenue. It may not lead to any material changes at CD Projekt,
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