CD Projekt Red offers to help after police reports are filed at Gamescom over stolen dev equipment: "We'll check the Arasaka hardware archives"
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CD Projekt Red has offered assistance to developers who reported stolen equipment at Gamescom, the annual gaming conference in Cologne. According to statements from event organizers, attendees are being advised to secure insurance coverage for their gear. The studio's response included a playful reference to Cyberpunk 2077's fictional Arasaka corporation, framing their support as part of broader industry solidarity during the conference.
The incident highlights ongoing security concerns at major gaming events, where developers transport valuable hardware for demonstrations. CD Projekt Red's willingness to step in suggests the company sees equipment theft as a problem affecting the wider development community, not just individual studios.
- Multiple developers reported stolen equipment at Gamescom, prompting CD Projekt Red to publicly offer support.
- Gamescom organizers are recommending attendees obtain insurance to protect equipment from theft.
- The studio's tongue-in-cheek response underscores the gaming industry's collaborative response to conference security issues.
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In a statement, Gamescom organizers said attendees "are advised to insure equipment against theft."
CD Projekt Red offers to help after police reports are filed at Gamescom over stolen dev equipment: "We'll check the Arasaka hardware archives"
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