CD Projekt Red Confident Consoles Will Survive Rising Costs and Potential Delays

Joint CEO Michał Nowakowski says he's not worried about next-gen console delays due to RAM prices. He believes consoles will weather the storm and that content matters more than platform. The studio will adapt its business model to wherever players are.

Nowakowski's remarks arrive as the industry grapples with soaring RAM costs that some analysts believe could push next-generation console launches beyond their expected windows. He acknowledged that development teams always request maximum hardware power but stressed that they remain pragmatic about shelving ambitious ideas if delays occur. The executive framed consoles as essential for reaching casual audiences who value plug-and-play convenience over PC complexity.

The interview also touched on CDPR's platform-agnostic approach, with the studio prepared to shift its business model based on where players congregate. The company has recently cultivated goodwill within the gaming community, including offering assistance to an indie developer whose equipment was stolen at gamescom. CDPR additionally plans to provide physical merchandise for The Witcher 4 purchasers, even as PlayStation transitions away from physical discs starting January 2028.