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The Witcher 3 Next-Gen & Cyberpunk 2077 source codes are now on torrent sites

DSOGaming writes: "In February, CDPR revealed that it was a victim of a targeted cyberattack. As we reported back then, a hacker group was able to obtain the source codes for The Witcher 3, The Witcher 3 Next-Gen, Cyberpunk 2077 and Gwent. And, from the looks of it, the source codes for The Witcher 3 Next-Gen and Cyberpunk 2077 are already on torrent sites."

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BlackIceJoe1487d ago (Edited 1487d ago )

This is going to hurt CD Project Red, because if their engine source code is out in the wild anyone can make a game with the source code or use it to experiment to be able to make their own rival engine.

I'd advise everyone to stay away from it, because if people that are using stolen code think it would be fun to take a look under the hood, to possibly make their own game or even try to fix the glitches in Cyberpunk 2077, don't the reason why there is a great chance of going to prison for doing that.

Plus even if you'd never be caught, it is wrong. So if I can leave people with any wise words, don't be dumb and stay away.

-Foxtrot1487d ago

While I totally agree and that’s a shitty thing to do

It was also wrong of CD Projekt Red to make a buggy game with less content that was marketed and then releasing it, swindling gamers out of money

They are both in the wrong

vTuro241487d ago

Just because one person did a wrong that doesn't mean you should do one as well. That's a bad way of thinking.

Christopher1487d ago

I don't know why this comment needs to be made. You're essentially just throwing something having nothing to do with the submission into the mix just to remind people of something you want to keep mentioning. It's not like we aren't well aware of what CDPR has done.

"He's a murderer, but don't forget the lawyer prosecuting him got caught drunk driving."

Just a useless comment.

roadkillers1487d ago

Well were talking about a subpar game vs. stealing. A kid doesn't study and fails a class, should the teacher steal his belongings?

senorfartcushion1487d ago

This is like a Tony Blair comment 😂😂

-Foxtrot1487d ago

You know some of you guys comments above...I really hope this happens to EA and see if you post the same type of comments because you won’t, none of you will give a shit

Like I said I don’t agree and it sucks but after the way they went on and what they did. It just makes both look bad.

Popsicle1487d ago (Edited 1487d ago )

Be clear on this. Are you suggesting to wrongs make a right and that CDPR deserves this? Lastly, as much as I dislike EA I would never wish this on them. Stealing some else's work is wrong. I don't like EA's business practices so I do not purchase their products, but just because I do not like what they do it does not give me the right to steal from them.

enkiduxiv1486d ago

I don't really think these two issues are related. The executives may deserve some hardship, but its the low level devs that work 100 hour work weeks that stand to lose the most from this. Honestly, I don't think we should go the extreme of wishing ill will on a developer for screwing up one launch. Everyone has done that at some point. Let's save that kind of negativity for EA.

343_Guilty_Spark1486d ago

Wow you comment is just full of it.

anast1486d ago

There's a ton of self-righteous BS. Every one thinks they are one of the apostles or something. I know that Jesus game is about to release.

Yes, it was dumb for CDPR to try to steal through misrepresentation and it is equally inane to steal from CDPR. But FFS, these formal logic comparisons are painful. Any way it would be attempting with intent vs stealing.

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sourOG1487d ago

Didn’t some idiot pay millions for these? Lol

senorfartcushion1487d ago

TRY PUTTING THIS EFFORT INTO COMPANIES OBSESSED WITH MICROTRANSACTIONS FIRST, PEOPLE.

It needs to be said. CDPR launched a broken game and the management crunched the teams. They deserve their comeuppance, but it does feel like a lot of gamers are uneducated regarding the bigger issues. Massive companies are stripping experiences for parts and charging for them. That’s bad. Worse than a botched game launch.

Popsicle1487d ago (Edited 1487d ago )

This is so true. It is obvious that CDPR should not have released this buggy mess, but at least they have been trying to rectify the situation by offering refunds. The paywalls, micro-transactions, and addictive monetization loops utilized by companies like Take Two and EA are what really hurt the overall experience for gamers. One buggy game is bad, but the anti-consumer practices by the companies I previously mentioned are much worse for the consumer on a macro scale.

Edit: To be clear, even though these companies thrive on anti-consumer practices, they do not deserve to be stolen from. The best solution is to just stop buying their games.

annoyedgamer1486d ago

This is looking more and more like a hit job engineered by the American corporate mafia. It ties in with the hate campaign against Biomutant.

RosweeSon1486d ago

Cannot agree more. At least they were trying something epic original and not yearly churned people wanted it rushed out and didn’t like it when it launched in broken state. I knew it was gonna need some patches just not as many and didn’t think it would be as bad as it was but at least they haven’t abandoned it like most yearly churn devs would have they’d have got it to a barely playable state and be rushing out next years version of assassins creed with 4/5 different versions a unique bit of dlc for each normally parts of the main games, charges for extra modes this used to be free unlocka
Half the team still working on fixing cyberpunk so credit to that, as for others suggesting oh the game was broke so sort of deserve it nah. Doesn’t work like that, sure deserve to be held accountable for releasing broken games and they’ll learn from it but doesn’t mean just go round and help yourself to their stuff ridiculous.
Ubisoft launched an assassins creed you couldn’t even load the game without a day1 online update. That should be boarding on illegal I appreciate they need updates certainly for online components etc but can’t even start the game without their patches, what for those not online who went and bought from a shop. EA, Ubisoft Activision deserve all this serious jumping on their back (not threats etc just a bit of accountability) but they swerve time and time again
Nintendo go bang something that wasn’t even j the original game so it’s an optional make things easier option (for noobs) and it was an utter 💩 storm all those timeless classics they generally release forgotten for an odd choice her and (they’ve done similar couple times) but don’t think it’ll become regular they see the storms it kicks off but literally there’s company’s that this every single year multiple times a year and it’s just 🤷🏻‍♂️😑 🤦🏻‍♂️ Madness.

People are just completely unreasonable.

gold_drake1487d ago

no matter how someone screwed up a game, this is pretty scummy.
especially if theres money involved too.

BlaqMagiq11487d ago

Just because someone released a subpar, broken product does not entitle you to steal their work. This is shitty and the people responsible need to be held accountable and taken to court.

RosweeSon1486d ago

Unfortunately people have twisted logic like this all the time. It’s like when they do something wrong then when pulled up on it they deflect and throw 💩 at you. How is it on me 🧐😑🤣 jog on 🤣✌🏻

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Cyberpunk 2077's 2.3 Update Opens a Pandora's Box the Game Can't Close

Cyberpunk 2077 is getting a new update after developers previously stated it no longer would, bringing the possibility of more still to come.

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hollabox14d ago

I'm hoping the update fixes their poor FSR 3 implementation, and add FSR 4. FSR 2 looks better than FSR 3 in CP2077 by a wide margin. On my 7900XT I just use XESS if I want to add RT at custom 3K resolutions. Already beat the main game, but half way through Phantom Liberty expansion. I would like to get back to it later on this month.

anast14d ago

I have more hours in this game than any other. I would happily put more into it.

MastaMold13d ago

I second this and a PS5 PRO patch too please.

RhinoGamer8813d ago

I finished it and had a blast, wish there was a new game + option.

Demon-kun9d ago

I wanna be able to dual wield it would add a decent bit I feel hell if they wanted they could even let us dual wield like knives and swords as well or something just sounds like fun to me

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Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2: a cutting-edge game translates well to Nintendo's console hybrid

Few games among the Nintendo Switch 2 launch line-up can match Cyberpunk 2077 in putting the system through its paces. It's a staple of our PC benchmarking suite for good reason: the open world design is a solid stressor for any CPU, while its effects-heavy battles challenge GPU resources as well. This Switch 2 release has clearly been a big undertaking for developer CD Projekt Red too, who produced the port in-house with unique optimisations for Switch 2's ARM-based architecture. It's also remarkably the Ultimate Edition of the game, with both the core adventure and the more taxing Phantom Liberty expansion bundled in - an extra portion that proved too demanding to justify a last-gen console release, and was instead restricted to PS5 and Series X/S, and yet here it is running on Switch 2.

To cut to the chase, Switch 2 offers a truly viable way to enjoy Cyberpunk, either in a portable format or docked under a TV. However, CDPR has shot for the stars in its ambition to include Phantom Liberty as well, and it's here that Switch 2 hits some technical limits - with frame-rates struggling as we explore its newer Dog Town region. Still, that aside, there's a lot to admire in the game's engineering for Nintendo's new console overall, and how competitive it is in comparison with other consoles.

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repsahj16d ago

I am happy for CDPR. Their hard work paid off because the Switch 2 version are always in the top 5 Switch 2 launch game sales.

jznrpg15d ago

Not much launched with it besides ports so it should be expected I guess.

OMNlPOTENT14d ago

I mean.. what did the PS5 launch with? One exclusive in Demon's Souls?

repsahj14d ago

@Omnipotent
Not just PS5, Series X has zero launch games. XD

DivineHand12515d ago (Edited 15d ago )

This may be one of the weakest launch lineups Nintendo has ever had, with Mario Kart being the only first party game, but Cyberpunk 2077 will definitely give you tremendous value for your money.

One tip I can give people who have never played the game is to first read books from the cyberpunk subgenre. This will allow you to appreciate the story much better. If you find yourself asking which life path is the best to take at the start of the game, in this case it is Corpo, Streetkid, and Nomad. You likely don't know enough about the genre, and certain things will fly right over your head. While it is not mandatory, the game will be 10 times better if you read or listen to some books first.

Some books I have enjoyed in that genre are:
Cyber Dreams by Plum Parrot,
Stray Cat Strut by RavensDagger
Tower of Somnus by Cale Plamann
Mist Runner by Nicholas Searcy

If you can only read or listen to 1 book, then I recommend Cyber Dreams by Plum Parrot. It is the closest thing to Cyberpunk 2077.

anast15d ago

Or play the TTRPG which is was based on.

Profchaos15d ago

I'd say its stronger than the switch as Mario kart has a broader appeal than zelda.

It was also a better launch line-up than the gamecube and possibly wii u

DivineHand12515d ago

@Profchaos the WiiU likely had the worst of the bunch which is partly why the system failed.

The gamecube had smash bros melee that launched 2 months after the initial release and that is one of the best games to release on that console. I assume every gamecube owner would be happy with that game.

The switch had Breath of the Wild which is still considered one of the best games of all time. I remember playing through that game and unlocked every equipment, upgraded every equipment to the max, found all the dragons, defeated all the Lynels and completed all the shrines in that game before defeating Ganon at the end. It was a good time from start to finish and made up for the lack of other launch games.

I just think that if they had us waiting that long for the switch 2, they should have more than just 1 or 2 first party games ready within the launch window. If we had at least gotten a trailer for a new 3D mario I would be extremely happy. With the current switch 2 lineup, there is no draw to go out and get it immediately like a new console launch should make you feel. Right now the main appeal is to provide a quality of life update to play switch 1 games.

OMNlPOTENT14d ago

There is also a book directly related to the universe of Cyberpunk 2077, it's called "No Coincidence". I thought it was a pretty good read.

Kornholic14d ago

"One tip I can give people who have never played the game is to first read books from the cyberpunk subgenre."

If somebody gave me this advice before I started my first Cyberpunk 2077 playthrough, I wouldn't have even bought the game in the first place.

DivineHand12513d ago

True because I wouldn't have played it either. It's just that I read those books after playing the game and thinking back, a lot of the motivations of each character started making more sense.

I just wanted to through that tip out there to recommend someone try to understand the cyberpunk genre more before playing. They will get more out of the game.

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badz14915d ago

40 vs 60 fps is not something that I would even consider calling "competitive"

1nsomniac15d ago

Then you don’t know enough about the subject you’re trying to talk about..

badz14915d ago

hahaha...what? are you serious right now? the Switch 2 is not a PC where you can just change the graphical settings to get to 60fps...Unless CDPR released a patch to make it run at 60fps, that is.

As of right now, it's stuck at 40fps at best and that too with DLSS from quite a low base res already. so yeah...it's not competitive.

Profchaos15d ago

100% 40 isn't a arbitrary choice its a strategic choice because it opens up access to supporting technology on the console

Good-Smurf15d ago

DF are Nintendo's occasional bootlickers after that blatant Zelda games ad scandal.
Games like CP2077 are meant to be played on big console or powerful PC on a big screen.
Got to love how they're simp for full price purchase of 5-year-old game and still getting the worst version to play on.

1nsomniac15d ago

Wow you guys don’t let up for a second trying to blame DF for anything you can pick out the sky at any given moment. It’s embarrassing dude.

It’s always DF are bootlickers for Nintendo today, Microsoft yesterday, Sony last week. Make your mind up people… pick a side and stick to it. Sounds so stupid when you’re trying to make a point that some company is biased but that no one can make their mind up who the company is biased towards any given day of the week.

stoney10115d ago

Yep, the amount of hate they get is ridiculous. The funny thing is if you actually look at the comments on their early switch 2 videos people are slating them for not giving it enough praise and constantly comparing it to ps4.

ZycoFox14d ago

They had a "Sponsored by Nintendo" video not long ago, it literally says so at the start.

I trust them for showing frame rate analysis and they're decent for that, but their overall review for Nintendo is overrated, Mario Kart is the same game it has always been.

Really the only one that got close to topping DKR was MKDS.. So it's no wonder it's often ranked as the highest rated Mario Kart.

repsahj14d ago

It's obvious that you're not following DF. In the weeks leading up to the Switch 2's release, didn't you know that DF had so many articles downplaying the Switch 2 because they believed it was far from being more powerful than the PS4?

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anast15d ago

Phantom Liberty is a part of the game. If it can't run it. It can't run the game.

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Rumor: The Witcher 3 Will Get a New DLC in 2026

According to Polish podcasters Rock and Boris, CD Projekt RED is reportedly planning a third DLC for The Witcher 3, set to release in 2026.

jznrpg17d ago

Sign me up. I haven’t played it since it released on PS4 so I could go for another run with a new DLC.

M3talDiamond17d ago

Day 1 but Please release a PS5 Pro patch also

repsahj17d ago (Edited 17d ago )

Please include a free Switch 2 upgrade for the switch 1 versions!

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