When approaching a big presentation, the feeling of being underprepared can be daunting. In a revealing moment from CD Projekt Red’s journey, co-CEO Adam Badowski recalls a time when he and his team showcased a demo of The Witcher 1 to BioWare co-founders Ray Muzyka and Greg Zeschuk.

The demo fell flat, leading to a realizable moment of discomfort for the CDPR team. Badowski expressed that after the presentation, the BioWare founders asked, “So what do you aim to achieve?” to which they boldly stated their ambition to become the industry’s leading RPG developers and create the best game ever.

Despite the rocky introduction, BioWare eventually reached out and provided substantial support to CD Projekt Red, helping them acquire their first game engine. This encounter became a crucial stepping stone for the developers back then, showcasing that initial setbacks can lead to significant opportunities.

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To celebrate the 10th anniversary of The Witcher 3, CDPR looks back at their past while teasing future projects, reinforcing that ambition and resilience are vital in the gaming industry.