A massive discount on the Nintendo Switch eShop created a wave of excitement among gamers, only to quickly be revealed as a "misunderstanding." Seeing jaw-dropping prices for blockbuster titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt left players stunned, and an official statement from CD Projekt Red followed soon after.

Here are the details behind this "glitch" and the player-friendly decision that followed:

CD Projekt Red Responds: "It Was a Mistake, But We Won't Cancel Sales!"

Huge discounts on The Witcher 3 and (amid ongoing discussions about the Switch cloud version) Cyberpunk 2077 on the Nintendo eShop caused major buzz in the gaming community. With prices dropping far below normal, players rushed to the store to snap up these deals. CD Projekt Red acknowledged it was a technical error, but made a move that won over fans.

What Happened? "The Discount Was a Software Error"

According to CD Projekt, the eShop pricing was unintentionally set to extremely low levels by the system. Many gamers added these titles to their libraries within seconds of spotting the "opportunity."

• The Glitch: Discount rates far exceeded planned seasonal promotions.

• Statement: "We confirm there was a pricing error. However, we will honor all purchases completed during this period."

Good News for Gamers: Sales Will Stand!

While most companies would typically cancel sales and issue refunds in such cases, CD Projekt Red proved once again that it puts players first. The company announced, "Even though it was a mistake, all products bought at these prices will remain in players' libraries", choosing to honor the sales.