CD Projekt Red Managers Awarded Big Bonuses Amidst Cyberpunk 2077 Mediocre Launch
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CD Projekt Red Managers Awarded Big Bonuses Amidst Cyberpunk 2077 Mediocre Launch

BY JC Paredes • 5 years AGO • 2 MIN READ

Following the flop of Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt board members are set to receive huge bonuses ranging from $4 to $6 million. Meanwhile, some employees say they got lower bonuses than expected because the board wouldn’t delay the game.

Company Bonus Breakdown

Several staff members informed Bloomberg they’ll get revenue incentives ranging from $5,000 to $9,000, while others who are more senior stated they’ll get closer to $15,000 or $20,000. Bonuses for managers and executives are likely to be much higher.

As per the company, revenue incentives account for 20% of CD Projekt’s yearly income. With 10% going to employees and 10% to the management board.

“We earned this money and the company earned this money, of course, but more net profits, more bonuses,” he said. “So well, we have results, we get bonuses, and that’s the contract we have.”

  • A CDPR spokesman told me that they’d allocated $29.8 million for bonuses to 865 employees.
  • CDPR allocated $28 million for bonuses to 5 board members.
    • According to the company’s yearly report, Iwiski and co-CEO Adam Kiciski are set to collect bonuses totaling 24 million zloty ($6.3 million).
    • Member of the board and director of Cyberpunk 2077, Adam Badowski, will receive $4.2 million.
  • These incentives, which are a portion of an annual revenue policy, are derived from the company’s net revenue in 2020, which are expected to increase by more than 500%

Bonus discrepancies for both board members and staff are a longstanding problem in the corporate world. COVID-19 pandemic led to millions of people losing their employment, which has made it even more significant.

CD Projekt Red Future Changes

This year, the CEOs of CD Projekt took an economic windfall.  Four members of the board own approximately 33% of the company’s shares. This has fallen 57 percent since the debut of Cyberpunk 2077. They will, however, collect more bonuses in a year than many employees will earn in their entire working lives.

Fortunately, CD Projekt does seem to be adjusting its policies in an effort to keep employees from leaving—an issue raised by Kiciski.

News Credit: Jason Schreier of Bloomberg

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JC Paredes

Since March 2021, I've worn two hats at Spiel Times: a writer and a Managing Editor. In my writing role, I've earned recognition from Wikipedia and Nev Schulman (Catfish TV Show host) for my insightful analysis and engaging narrative style. I'm passionate about all things gaming, with a keen eye for detail and a knack for uncovering hidden secrets within games. My gaming journey began at a young age, captivated by titles like Resident Evil and Tomb Raider. Today, I enjoy exploring open-world RPGs and MMORPGs, consumed by their lore and crafting theories about their narratives. I'm also drawn to the suspenseful atmosphere of horror games and the intricate narratives of crime-themed titles, bringing a unique perspective to my writing. Beyond gaming, I have a fascination with anything unexplained and chilling, a passion that often spills over into my exploration of horror games. When I'm not engrossed in a virtual world, you can find me curled up and spending time with my adorable doggy sidekick, Teemo. As Managing Editor, I'm committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for our writing team. I communicate openly with my team members, addressing any content-related issues and providing guidance to help them excel.

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