Andrzej Sapkowski, the renowned author of The Witcher series, has a surprising revelation about his relationship with CD Projekt Red. He claims that it's uncommon for the studio to seek additional input from him nowadays, despite having an 'excellent' contract with them.
But here's the twist: Sapkowski, while promoting his Witcher prequel book, revealed that he hasn't been involved in the development of The Witcher 4. This is intriguing, given his previous close collaboration with CDPR on earlier games. He assures fans that the current contracts are 'excellent,' but is this a sign of a changing dynamic?
In a 2017 interview, Sapkowski admitted to a costly mistake. He sold the rights to CD Projekt for a fixed sum, forgoing royalties. This decision, he now realizes, was short-sighted, as the global success of The Witcher games could have brought him substantial royalties. A lesson learned, and a new deal signed in 2019.
And this is where it gets controversial. Sapkowski points out a key plot element in the games, the 'witcher schools,' was actually a mistake in his books. He intended to drop this idea, but the game developers latched onto it and expanded it. A creative interpretation or a deviation from the author's vision? You decide.
What do you think about Sapkowski's relationship with CD Projekt Red? Is it fair for authors to receive royalties from game adaptations? Share your thoughts below!
