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The Witcher Author Andrzej Sapkowski Reportedly Settles With CD Projekt Red

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2019/02/05 22:33:59 (permalink)
https://www.pcgamesn.com/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt/andrzej-sapkowski-witcher-royalty-demand
 
Remember when we brought you news that The Witcher author Andrzej Sapkowski was looking for payment in the order of 6% of total The Witcher profits from CD Projekt Red? At the time, CD Projekt Red made it clear that they thought their contractual obligations had been fulfilled - which meant that Sapkowski's decision to accept a lump-sum payment instead of a percentage on the profits was his own.

Well, news is circulating that the parties have reached a silent, under the table agreement, much like Sapkowski initially wanted. It remains unclear whether CD Projekt Red's lawyers actually saw some merit on the author's claims, or if the studio just wanted to avoid any sort of bad press that could be associated with these developments. 

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    Re: The Witcher Author Andrzej Sapkowski Reportedly Settles With CD Projekt Red 2019/02/06 00:40:55 (permalink)
    I wonder how the Netflix series played into this. I bet that they wouldn’t want a legal fight to draw bad press for the series. Since the series is based on the books it is likely he settled for a much lower sum.

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    Re: The Witcher Author Andrzej Sapkowski Reportedly Settles With CD Projekt Red 2019/02/06 05:17:09 (permalink)
    Well,  I'm glad it got settled.  It wouldn't have helped either sides to draw it out long term nor for any future projects...

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    Re: The Witcher Author Andrzej Sapkowski Reportedly Settles With CD Projekt Red 2019/02/06 13:05:51 (permalink)
    Gahhh, Sapkowski, you rascal! You're lucky I like your books so much.
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    Re: The Witcher Author Andrzej Sapkowski Reportedly Settles With CD Projekt Red 2019/02/07 04:55:16 (permalink)
    Hoggle
    I wonder how the Netflix series played into this. I bet that they wouldn’t want a legal fight to draw bad press for the series. Since the series is based on the books it is likely he settled for a much lower sum.

    Considering Netflix is bigger than either of them my guess is Netflix forced both's hands.

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