Staunchly anti-DRM Witcher 3 dev CD Projekt responds to Xbox One policy concerns

Witcher maker CD Projekt Red has built an enviable relationship with gamers as much for its anti-DRM policies and willingness to support games with free content as for its strong RPGs.

[US8F]

I'm buying their game day one but I was surprised on their stance, and yet showing their game for a publisher that contradicts it.

Regardless, CD projekt my favorite publisher, Rockstar, then naughty dog.

[ThatCanadianGuy514]

I was a bit surprised too.For all the anti DRM showboating they do it was a bit shameful to see him on MS's stage of all places.

Took them down a notch or two in my book.

[Mariusmssj]

If you actually read what they said you'll realise that they didn't know much themselves and actually still don't as MS didn't truly confirm anything with them:
"We have not received anything from Microsoft until today on this one and, before we form any definite opinions here, we would like to have this process explained in details by the platform holder."

"From our side, we will be of course looking for the most gamer friendly solution."

[ironfist92]

ND isnt a publisher

[zeal0us]

Just get The Witcher 3 on PC or PS4, problem solved.

[Enemy]

They are, and at this point, it'll be best on PC and PS4.

[Ezz2013]

that if you want the better version

[Agent_hitman]

This.

[maniacmayhem]

Love this article, and love these guys.

Will support this game no matter what.

[jc48573]

At least they are honest. You don't want it for xboxone, then buy it the platform you prefer to play it in, the PC. You want the freedom to make a choice.

[lucidity]

Reading between the lines: "having said that, we strongly believe in the freedom of choice and voting with your wallet" makes their position as clear as possible: we makin' bank on this, so don't care.

[SpinalRemains]

Exactly.

They have the luxury to support freedom and speak in terms of options.

Haha. Making bank. Very true.

[Pintheshadows]

I can't wait.

[InTheLab]

So they talk the talk but when it's time for the walking, they won't walk away from a few more copies sold through Xbone. Sometimes, business and ethics don't line up...

Still love these guys though. I'm sure they said what they said when they were just PC guys trying to prop up GoG...

[JAMurida]

Yeah, I agree with on you the "talk the talk" thing, but they do have to eat, so it's whatever I guess.

[Nik_P757]

They really are a great developer of the people. Let's see what happens when they get everything sorted out with this... Wouldnt be surprised to see excluse dlc on the pc and ps4

[r40k213]

I am a HUGE fan of CD Projekt, they're definitely my favorite current developer. They stick by the fans and do everything they can to promote goodwill. Free DLC and updates way past release, no DRM, allowing use of assets in other games. I'm sure they'll do the right thing by the fans.

[cunnilumpkin]

the pc version will be far, far better than any console version anyway and also at least $10-$20 cheaper

its a no brainer, the game is made for pc, just also happens to be going to consoles

but it will be much lower resolutions, much less anti aliasing and much worse performance

cd project are pc people and their games are best played there

[ufo8mycat]

I played THe Witcher 2 on PC when it was first out (exclusive) and later on 360 and the only difference was the graphics. It was still the same exact game, gameplay, story, missions, characters, locations.

So no it wasent any better on PC, since it was the same game. The whole 'better graphics' doesn't work anymore, as graphics quality has already crossed that line where anything better, does not improve the gameplay. Back during PS2 that would be legitimate, not anymore

PLus you have to remember those console people are gamers, they aren't graphic whores. Furtuntely they aren't sensitive to things like graphics, low res textures etc, so to them, it is the same game.

[webeblazing]

what are buying a new system 4??? gameplay haven't changed has it???

[AHall88]

"Ultimately," Iwiński said, "it's the gamers who will call the shots."

I like this guy.

[kevinsheeks]

I respect them they need to make money but this guy flat out said I can confirm on pc it will be drm free

he can't force microsoft but on pc where they make the rules and apparently on ps4 it will be drm free