We've all heard of ransomware where malicious software locks up your computer and you are told you need to pay to get everything back. Well it looks like a variation of that has hit CD Projekt Red and their upcoming Cyberpunk 2077 game.

A letter released by the company to gamers details the scenario, where "an individual or indivdiuals" contacted CDR to say they had Cyberpunk 2077 files in their possession. A pay-or-we-release-them demand was made, but CDPR isn't biting. 

"We will not be giving in to the demands of the individual or individuals that have contacted us, which might eventually lead to the files being published online," the company's letter said. "The appropriate legal authorities will be informed about the situation." 

CD Projekt Red added that the assets involved for Cyberpunk 2077 are "old and largely unrepresentative" of the current state of the game, but advised anyone interested in not having the game spoiled to avoid looking at them if they are eventually released.

Hopefully, legitimate game media will avoid publishing any "leaks" on Cyberpunk 2077, especially if their source asks them to pay.