The Witcher 3 update: The pitfalls continue even when you’re riding high

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is staying under the flag of CD Projekt RED

IT would appear that even when you’re at the top of your game and basking in the adoration of the Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s success on PS4, Xbox One and PC, things can be shunted off-course in the most unexpected way.

 

It appears the guys behind Geralt of Riviera’s latest adventure are not ready to drop their rebel tag as of yet.

CD Projekt RED explained back in May that they wanted to continue taking risks and coming up with the most creative ideas possible, while avoiding becoming a dominating force in the gaming industry.

But that appeared to be at odds with a rumour swirling around the studio this month, pointing to the fact that CD Projekt RED could in fact be ready to sell up and join force with Electronic Arts.



Hearts of Stone is launching in October

When these rumours first surfaced, community manager Marcin Momot was first to tackle, telling fans that having spoken to Projekt RED Co-Founder Marcin Iwinski, he could firmly state that none of this was known to any on the team.

It was followed by a formal statement, officially denying any plans of a takeover.

"We usually don't comment on rumours but this one has become quite viral and we think it deserves to be put to bed," said co-founder Marcin Iwinski on behalf of the Board and posted to Eurogamer.

  

CD Projekt RED have denied the rumours of a potential EA takeover

"We are not talking with anyone regarding selling CD Projekt Red or GOG.com. Period. 

“And the payslip is a fake - it was not issued by our company."

It’s a strange set of events when a studio riding so high on their latest success has to deviate off course when the sense of its very identity is called into question by a single report.

The news will soon be brushed aside, however with the launch of the Witcher 3’s first expansion, Hearts of Stone is released in October.

The first expansion pack, #HeartsofStone coming October 13, 2015! Watch the teaser now! http://t.co/ZgOiYkeDBA pic.twitter.com/VjJwWqlOlI

— The Witcher (@witchergame) September 8, 2015