Cyberpunk 2077 Hotfix 1.22 out now; CDPR top execs get massive bonuses
The new update comes just weeks after the company released its previous v1.21 hotfix to fix bugs in the game. Here are all the details around the Cyberpunk 2077 v1.22 hotfix and the CDPR staff bonuses.
Polish game publisher CD Projekt Red (CDPR) has just released a new patch for its latest AAA title, Cyberpunk 2077. This new update brings the version number of the game to v1.22. This update comes just weeks after the company released its previous v1.21 hotfix to fix bugs in the game. Like the last update, the new patch also attempts to fix issues in the game. In addition, another report made its way to the internet stating that several CDPR top execs are receiving huge bonuses. Here are all the details around the Cyberpunk 2077 v1.22 hotfix and the CDPR bonuses.
Cyberpunk 2077 hotfix v1.22 adds more stability fixes; details
The latest Cyberpunk 2077 update brings fixes related to GPU performance and memory management issues. Like almost all other updates, the v1.22 has already rolled out on PC, consoles, and Google Stadia. According to the official changelog, one can expect improvements in the UI, Visuals, Reliability, Efficiency, Stability, and performance sections. Besides these, we also noted fixes in the Quests and Open World behavior in the game. CDPR also outlined several Console and Stadia-specific improvements that come with this update.
Cyberpunk 2077 is one of the largest game launches in a while. It was supposed to be the next big hit for CDPR after The Witcher series. Unfortunately, the game launch was marred with performance issues on last-gen console hardware, bugs, and glitches after multiple delays. Though bugs are not new for a launch these days, the way CDPR handled the situation made things more difficult. The company has rolled out multiple updates and hotfixes to fix the problems with the game since launch.
CDPR top execs to get bonuses regardless of the buggy launch
Besides the latest hotfix, a new report made its way to the internet outlining bonuses for top execs at CDPR. As per Bloomberg, the game publisher and developer has allocated 20% of its annual earnings for these bonuses. CDPR will give 10 percent of the company earnings to its top execs and 10 percent to the company board. Looking at the numbers, some of the employees will get anywhere between $5,000 and $9,000 while top execs will get around $15,000 to $20,000. The amount will be “much higher” for directors and managers at CDPR. CDPR revealed that it will divide $29.8 million between 865 people at the company with an average of $34,000.
Given then the board is also getting 10 percent, CDPR will divide $28 million between the 5 members. CDPR noted that Yet Iwiński and co-CEO Adam Kiciński will get $6.3 million each and Adam Badowski, the director of Cyberpunk 2077 will get $4.2 million. This payout is based on the net earnings it achieved in 2020.