- CD Project S.A. received information about a class action lawsuit filed in the US against its subsidiary GOG regarding technical solutions and compliance with the US Video Privacy Protection Act.
- The lawsuit’s validity and potential claims are under assessment.
September 06 2024 16:53:59 UTC– CD Projekt, the Polish video game developer renowned for titles such as Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, is facing a civil class action lawsuit in the United States.
U.S. Video Privacy Protection Act
The lawsuit, filed in the Eastern District of New York, centers on the alleged use of certain technical solutions by GOG.com, CD Projekt’s digital distribution platform, which may breach the United States Video Privacy Protection Act.
Initiated by a GOG.com user
The class action was initiated by a GOG.com user and represents a putative class of additional users. The lawsuit seeks judicial clarification on whether GOG’s practices align with U.S. video privacy laws and requests statutory damages if violations are confirmed.
Evaluating the allegations
CD Projekt’s management is currently evaluating the claims, with the total number of potential class members and the financial impact yet to be determined.
This legal challenge comes amidst a period of strong sales driven by the company’s latest releases, including the Cyberpunk 2077 expansion, Phantom Liberty, and the recent release of REDkit, a modding tool for The Witcher 3 fans.