“It was stupid” – The Witcher guide author on turning down a share of CD Projekt’s earnings

“Well they introduced an enormous bag of cash,” Sapkowski advised Eurogamer in an interview. “What I anticipate from an adaptation: an enormous bag of cash. That is all. 

 “I agreed they might write a totally new story utilizing my characters, my ontology of this loopy world. But they might create fully new tales. I stated, ‘Why not? Please, please, present how good you might be.'”

Sapkowski seen videogames as “silly” and he didn’t suppose CD Projekt’s adaptation would quantity to a lot. He was even provided a share of the earnings, which might have netted him some huge cash through the years, however he turned the provide down.

“I used to be silly sufficient to promote them rights to the entire bunch,” he stated. “They provided me a share of their earnings. I stated, ‘No, there will likely be no revenue in any respect – give me all my cash proper now! The complete quantity.’ It was silly. I used to be silly sufficient to depart the whole lot of their palms as a result of I did not imagine of their success. But who might foresee their success? I could not.”

And what a hit it was. In truth, it obtained to the purpose the place, exterior of Poland, The Witcher was extra well-known as a collection of video games. Additionally, English publishers altered guide blurbs and artwork to match the video games. “It was f***ing dangerous for me,” commented Sapkowski.

Read the total interview at Eurogamer.