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CD Projekt Looks Back at 2023
CD PROJEKT achieved its second-best financial performance in company history during 2023, driven primarily by the successful release of the Phantom Liberty expansion and the 2.0 update for Cyberpunk 2077.
- CD Projekt achieved its second-best financial performance in history in 2023, with consolidated sales revenues of 1,230 million PLN (a 29% increase) and a net profit of 481 million PLN (a 39% increase).
- The Cyberpunk franchise generated over 3 billion PLN in cumulative revenue over the last three years, bolstered significantly by the Phantom Liberty expansion and the 2.0 update.
- The company maintains a strong fiscal position with over 1.3 billion PLN in cash reserves, bank deposits, and T-bonds, leading to a proposed dividend payout of 1 PLN per share.
CD PROJEKT Group FY 2023 Earnings Results
CD PROJEKT Group’s 2023 fiscal year was defined by the successful launch of the Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion, which acted as a catalyst for the company’s second-best financial performance in its history.
- CD PROJEKT Group achieved its second-best financial performance in history in 2023, with consolidated revenue reaching 1.23 billion PLN (a 30% increase) and net profit hitting 481 million PLN (a 39% increase).
- The company ended 2023 with a strong liquidity position of 1.3 billion PLN in cash, deposits, and treasury bonds, leading to a proposed 100 million PLN dividend for shareholders.
- Project Polaris, the next entry in The Witcher franchise, is the company's most advanced project with over 400 developers and is scheduled to enter full production in the second half of 2024.
Management Board Report on CD PROJEKT Group Activities in 2023
The CD PROJEKT Group’s 2023 activities centered on the successful execution of its "RED 2.0" strategy, which prioritizes the parallel development of multiple AAA projects across its core Witcher and Cyberpunk franchises.
- CD PROJEKT achieved its second-highest net profit in history in 2023, recording a 38.9% increase in net profit and a 29.1% rise in total sales revenue compared to 2022.
- The financial performance was anchored by the success of the 'Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty' expansion, which sold over 5 million copies, alongside sustained revenue from 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt'.
- The company maintains a strong financial position with PLN 2.61 billion in total assets, over PLN 1.3 billion in liquid reserves, and a debt-free balance sheet.
Consolidated Financial Statement of the CD PROJEKT Group for 2023
The CD PROJEKT Group demonstrated robust financial growth and operational stability throughout the 2023 fiscal year.
- CD PROJEKT Group reported 1.23 billion PLN in total sales revenue for 2023, with net profit increasing to 481.1 million PLN from 346.5 million PLN in 2022.
- The company maintains a conservative capital strategy characterized by zero external interest-bearing debt and a strong portfolio of financial assets, including Treasury bonds and bank deposits.
- North America remains the primary market for the Group, accounting for approximately 71% of total export sales.
Interview: CD Projekt RED Has Learned Its Lessons for the Next Cyberpunk
CD Projekt RED is applying the operational lessons learned from the development of the Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion to its upcoming sequel.
- CD Projekt RED’s development of the 'Phantom Liberty' expansion cost $63 million and utilized approximately 400 in-house developers, serving as a blueprint for the studio's future production processes.
- Game director Gabe Amatangelo attributed the successful turnaround of 'Cyberpunk 2077' to a shift toward cross-disciplinary teams and increased developer autonomy, rather than top-down micromanagement.
- Activision Quality Assurance United, a union of 600 game testers across California, Minnesota, and Texas, has been officially recognized by Microsoft, marking the largest game worker union in the U.S.
Plus: Cyberpunk DLC and EA Sports FC Go Huge
The primary focus of this analysis is the commercial performance and market reception of major video game releases and downloadable content during late September 2023.
- Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty successfully revitalized the base game, driving it to 250,000 concurrent users (CCU) and generating 3,300 positive Steam reviews.
- Counter-Strike 2 maintained a massive player base of 1.5 million CCU during its transition, demonstrating the stability of established competitive titles.
- EA Sports FC 24 debuted with over 80,000 CCU on Steam, proving the resilience of major sports franchises despite receiving mixed user reviews.
The Cyberpunk 2077 Guide to Building Community
The gaming industry frequently faces the challenge of rehabilitating public perception following a failed product launch.
- CD PROJEKT RED successfully rehabilitated Cyberpunk 2077 after its 2020 launch, reaching over 25 million units sold and a 93% positive Steam rating by October 2023.
- The Phantom Liberty expansion contributed significantly to the game's recovery, achieving 5 million copies sold.
- Effective community management relies on a strategy of long-term relationship building, transparency, and patience rather than short-term viral engagement.
1Q FY2024 Presentation Material: October to December 2023
CyberAgent's first-quarter FY2024 results (October to December 2023) show a strong start for the group, with all three core businesses contributing to improved earnings.
- CyberAgent reported consolidated net sales of 193.0 billion yen for 1Q FY2024, a 15.2% year-over-year increase, with operating income reaching 6.2 billion yen compared to a loss in the same period last year.
- The Media business, anchored by ABEMA, achieved an 8.3 billion yen improvement in operating performance, reducing losses to 0.9 billion yen alongside a 27.8% increase in sales and peak Weekly Active Users exceeding 20 million.
- The Internet Advertisement segment remains the company's largest revenue contributor, generating 105.3 billion yen in sales—a 10.1% year-over-year increase—with an operating profit margin of 5.4%.
Game of the Year: Blockbuster Edition
The Video Games Industry Memo’s year-end review serves as a community-driven retrospective on the most significant titles of 2023.
- Epic Games secured a landmark antitrust victory against Google in late 2023, signaling a major shift in digital storefront competition and platform dynamics.
- The E3 trade show officially dissolved in 2023, marking a transition toward decentralized promotional models for the video game industry.
- Top-performing titles of 2023 included The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, Baldur’s Gate 3, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Super Mario Wonder, Alan Wake 2, Marvel Snap, and Resident Evil 4 (Mercenaries mode).
Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade Hits #1 Worldwide Revenue
The mobile game Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade, developed by Sumzap, a subsidiary of CyberAgent, achieved the number one position in worldwide revenue shortly after its November 21, 2023, launch.
- The mobile game Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade, developed by CyberAgent subsidiary Sumzap, reached #1 in worldwide revenue despite being available exclusively in Japan.
- Between November 20 and November 27, 2023, the game generated $33.5 million in net revenue and achieved approximately 3.9 million downloads in the Japanese market.
- The success of Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade was significant enough to propel its publisher, CyberAgent, into the top 10 global mobile publishers.
CD PROJEKT Group Q3 2023 Financial Results
The CD PROJEKT Group’s financial results for the third quarter of 2023 reflect a period of significant growth driven primarily by the successful launch of the Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion.
- CD PROJEKT Group reported record Q3 2023 performance with 443 million PLN in consolidated sales revenue, an 80% increase year-over-year.
- Net profit reached 203 million PLN, more than doubling the profit recorded in the same period of 2022.
- The Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion achieved a 20% attachment rate among the existing player base on PC and current-generation consoles.
CD PROJEKT Group Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statement: Q3 2023
The CD PROJEKT Group demonstrated robust financial growth during the first nine months of 2023, anchored by the successful release of the Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion.
- CD PROJEKT Group's Q3 2023 net profit more than doubled to PLN 202.9 million, up from PLN 97 million in Q3 2022, driven primarily by the release of the Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty expansion.
- Quarterly sales revenue reached PLN 442.7 million, with North America serving as the dominant market and accounting for approximately 74.5% of total revenue.
- The company maintains a strong liquidity position with over PLN 1 billion in cash, bank deposits, and Treasury bonds, supported by a total equity of PLN 2.21 billion.