Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt developer CD Projekt Red claims to be the victim of a cyberattack, with the perpetrator(s) requesting an unspecified ransom.
"Yesterday, we discovered that we have become a victim of a targeted cyber attack, due to which some of our internal systems have been compromised," CD Projekt Red tweeted. "An unidentified actor gained unauthorized access to our internal network, collected certain data belonging to CD PROJEKT capital group, and left a ransom note the content of which we release to the public."
"We will not give into the demands nor negotiate with the actor, being aware that this may eventually lead to the release of compromised data," the statement continues. "We are taking necessary steps to mitigate the consequences of such a release, in particular by approaching any parties that may be affected due to the breach."
The note specifies that full copies of the source codes for Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3 (including an unreleased version) and Gwent: The Witcher Card Game have been obtained and that they -- along with other internal company information -- will be sold or leaked online "If we will not come to an agreement."
CD Projekt Red's latest game, Cyberpunk 2077, has been marred by controversy. Even before its release, which was delayed on three separate occasions, developer CD Projekt Red made headlines for forcing employees to work overtime. Despite this, the final product was -- by CD Projekt Red's own admission -- not refined for last-gen consoles. Furthermore, players have reported that the game can cause epileptic seizures, with many requesting a warning, as well as a long-term fix for this issue. As such, Sony and Microsoft are now issuing full refunds to those who request them, while PlayStation even pulled the game from the PlayStation Store altogether.
CD Projekt Red has issued several apologies since the game's Dec. 10, 2020 release, with the most recent arriving on Jan. 13. "We are committed to fixing bugs and crashes and will continue to work and improve the game via future updates to make sure you are enjoying the game regardless of the platform," the company wrote. "We will use this space to inform you about the progress being made on Cyberpunk 2077’s further development, including information about updates and improvements, free DLCs and more."
Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure story set in Night City, a megalopolis obsessed with power, glamour and body modification. You play as V, a mercenary outlaw going after a one-of-a-kind implant that is the key to immortality. You can customize your character’s cyberware, skillset and playstyle, and explore a vast city where the choices you make shape the story and the world around you.
Developed by CD Projekt Red, Cyberpunk 2077 is available now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Google Stadia and PC.
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