CD Projekt Red Boss ‘Isn’t Worried’ About Delays for Next-Gen Consoles as RAM Prices Soar
CD Projekt Red’s joint CEO Michał Nowakowski has expressed confidence in the console market despite rising RAM prices that could inflate hardware costs and potentially delay next-generation console releases. In an interview with The Game Business, Nowakowski stated he is “not worried” about increased console pricing affecting sales of the studio’s titles.
The CEO emphasized the continued importance of consoles for reaching casual and semi-casual gamers, highlighting that consoles offer an accessible, plug-and-play gaming experience. Nowakowski expressed belief that the console market will overcome the current pricing challenges, suggesting that manufacturers will find ways to manage costs despite the broader industry concern over “RAMaggedon”—the term used to describe the current crisis of escalating RAM prices.
The rising cost of RAM components has created concern throughout the gaming industry about its impact on hardware pricing and production timelines. Next-generation console development could face delays or higher launch prices as manufacturers grapple with supply chain costs. Despite these challenges, Nowakowski’s optimistic stance suggests that CD Projekt Red—known for major console releases like The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077—remains confident in the platform’s future viability and commercial potential.
The statement comes as the industry monitors how RAM prices and manufacturing costs will shape the next wave of console hardware and whether consumers will accept potentially higher price points.