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Cyberpunk 2077 Hits 40 Million Sales, Beats Witcher 3

7/4/2026

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CD Projekt Milestone

CD Projekt Red announced that Cyberpunk 2077 sold over 40 million copies as of July 3, 2026.
The total includes both the base game and the Ultimate Edition bundle with the Phantom Liberty expansion.
Cyberpunk 2077 reached the 40-million mark after roughly 67 months, faster than The Witcher 3, which needed 83 months.
Co-CEO Michal Nowakowski said the milestone demonstrates the game’s sustained popularity.

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CD Projekt Milestone

CD Projekt Red announced that Cyberpunk 2077 sold over 40 million copies as of July 3, 2026.
The total includes both the base game and the Ultimate Edition bundle with the Phantom Liberty expansion.
Cyberpunk 2077 reached the 40-million mark after roughly 67 months, faster than The Witcher 3, which needed 83 months.
Co-CEO Michal Nowakowski said the milestone demonstrates the game’s sustained popularity.

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