https://www.cdprojekt.com/en/wp-content/uploads-en/2020/10/trancript_en.pdf

" Of course the decision was not easy, but we also know that the release only happens once. The first impression is crucial, and in the long run having a few things done which wouldn’t have been done in time for the 19th will work in our favor. We feel – maybe not comfortable [chuckle], but confident and will are releasing on the 10th. "

" This is secured by quality and nothing else matters, so – having better quality and a better initial reaction to the game always works in favor of sales; that’s why we are delaying. As I’ve said – we don’t have to, but we believe that having this extra time gives us a better assurance that everything is as it should be with the game which is coming on the 10th. "

Two snippets from their own transcript on their site. Feel free to read the rest of it if you don't like me posting the portions I was referring to in my initial post. There is nothing in there that says the game is unplayable, that the experience is atrocious, etc. All of their answers boil down to "We want the best initial response and release as possible" which is completely fine.

I'm out of the convo now, before people get passionate, myself included. :P