Red 2.0: Transforming a game company
summary
CD Projekt applies the Red 2.0 Manifesto to reshape teams after the Cyberpunk 2077 launch, adopting concrete changes: split leadership into engineering managers vs staff engineers, form a tech council, create cross‑functional teams and mentorship circles, and codify core values (humble hungry smart, extreme ownership, on the edge). Results show fewer crunch patches, a timely Phantom Liberty expansion with positive hands‑on impressions, steady post‑launch fixes, and recognition as a top IT employer in Poland.
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chapters (13)
- 0:00Red 2.0 introduction
- 2:54Cyberpunk 2077 launch lessons
- 3:34Organizational changes
- 5:20Team culture pillars
- 7:06Core values and health
- 9:58Avoiding corporate bullshit
- 13:30Core values from behaviors
- 15:37Crunch and launch challenges
- 17:44Post-launch transformation
- 18:45Breaking silos and teams
- 20:53Ongoing transformation roles
- 21:59Phantom Liberty improvements
- 23:29Conclusion and call
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