At a Glance
- CD Projekt sells its GOG storefront to co-founder Michał Kiciński for $25 million.
- The sale lets CD Projekt focus on its upcoming game slate.
- GOG remains DRM-free with its preservation program.
Why it matters: The move reshapes the Polish developer’s strategy and keeps a beloved DRM-free platform in experienced hands.
Polish video-game publisher CD Projekt has divested its long-standing storefront GOG, handing ownership to co-founder Michał Kiciński. The $25 million transaction frees the studio to concentrate on new releases while GOG continues as a DRM-free marketplace.
Sale of GOG to Michał Kiciński
CD Projekt announced on Monday that it has sold 100% of GOG to Michał Kiciński, a major stakeholder in the company. The deal was valued at roughly $25 million and marks the first time GOG will be owned by an external party. Michał Kiciński said he will keep the platform’s core values of freedom, independence, and genuine ownership.
The transaction does not affect current GOG customers.
What GOG Offers
GOG, launched in 2008 as Good Old Games, is a DRM-free storefront that lets users back up and play games offline without ownership checks. It curates a mix of AAA titles, indie releases, and classic games, and runs a preservation program that updates older titles for modern PCs.
- DRM-free ownership
- Curated selection of AAA, indie, and classic games
- Game preservation program
Future Collaboration
CD Projekt and GOG have signed an agreement to release future CD Projekt titles on GOG, ensuring that fans will still access new Witcher and Cyberpunk games on the platform.
Michał Nowakowski stated:
> “With our focus now fully on an ambitious development roadmap and expanding our franchises with new high-quality products, we felt this was the right time for this move.”
Maciej Gołębiewski said:
> “GOG and Michał Kiciński are aligned by a shared belief that games should live forever. In a market that’s getting more crowded, more locked-in, and forgets classic games at an increasing pace, we’re doubling down on what only GOG does: reviving classics, keeping them playable on modern PCs, and helping great games find their audience over time.”
Michał Kiciński said:
> “Both companies still share the same roots and values: freedom, independence, and a genuine sense of ownership. I believe that CD Projekt, with its exceptional AAA games, will stand, as always, behind the GOG offering-making GOG the best place on the planet to purchase The Witcher and Cyberpunk games, both existing titles and the new ones we all anticipate so much.”
Key Takeaways
- CD Projekt sold GOG for $25 million to Michał Kiciński.
- GOG remains DRM-free and will continue to host future CD Projekt games.
- The sale allows CD Projekt to focus on new releases while GOG stays under experienced ownership.
The transaction signals a strategic shift for CD Projekt, while GOG‘s future looks secure under Michał Kiciński‘s stewardship.
