GOG splits from CD PROJEKT as co‑founder Michał Kiciński takes over

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CD PROJEKT co-founder Michał Kiciński has acquired 100% of the shares in GOG, the DRM-free PC store he helped launch in 2008. The transaction is valued at PLN 90.7 million. Under its new owner, GOG will continue to operate as an independent platform and retain its DRM-free approach. Kiciński’s purchase is fully financed with committed funding secured at closing and does not involve selling any of his CD PROJEKT shares. Following the sale, CD PROJEKT and GOG signed a distribution agreement that includes plans to release upcoming CD PROJEKT RED games on GOG.

GOG spent more than 17 years inside the CD PROJEKT Group and worked closely with CD PROJEKT RED to bring series such as The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 to players worldwide.

What changes for players right now

From day one under the new structure, GOG’s positioning remains the same – a storefront committed to DRM-free downloads and long-term game preservation. The company states it will continue to support gamers and developers under this philosophy. Practically, that means the platform’s catalog and policies are not shifting with the ownership change.

• DRM-free downloads and ownership-first principles remain core to GOG’s offer.
• Focus on reviving classics and keeping them playable on modern PCs continues.
• A new distribution agreement outlines that future CD PROJEKT RED releases are planned for GOG.

Kiciński’s vision: classics, ownership, and 2026 plans

Kiciński ties the move to GOG’s founding ethos – preserving classics and ensuring players truly own what they buy. He also signaled concrete plans to bring new, retro-spirited projects to the store in the mid-term.

“From the very beginning, GOG has always been built on strong values and clear principles. When Marcin Iwiński and I came up with the idea for GOG, the vision was simple: bring classic games back to players and ensure that once you buy a game, it truly belongs to you — forever.”

“I am personally involved in the development of a few games like that and they will certainly make their strong appearance on GOG in .”

GOG’s stance in a crowded market

Management frames the platform’s direction as doubling down on its niche: maintaining and resurfacing older titles while supporting quality new releases over time. That focus is presented as a response to an increasingly locked-in and crowded marketplace.

“GOG and Michał Kiciński are aligned by a shared belief that games should live forever… 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.”

Why CD PROJEKT is selling now

CD PROJEKT positions the timing as part of a sharper focus on its development roadmap and expanding its core franchises with new high-quality products. The company underscores that GOG has long operated independently and that cooperation will continue under a fresh distribution framework.

“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… For a long time now, GOG has been operating independently. Now it’s going into very good hands… our upcoming releases will naturally be available on GOG as well.”

Key transaction facts

The deal formalizes GOG’s spin-out while preserving its collaboration with CD PROJEKT through a post-sale agreement. Below is a concise snapshot of the confirmed terms and context.

Deal snapshot

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What it means for The Witcher and Cyberpunk on PC

The sale does not cut GOG off from CD PROJEKT releases. The companies signed a distribution agreement that plans to bring upcoming CD PROJEKT RED games to GOG. Existing collaborations – including the availability of The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 – provide the precedent for this continued partnership.

Final takeaway – DRM-first store doubles down on preservation

For players, the headline is stability: GOG remains independent and DRM-free under a founder who helped define its mission. Expect continued support for classic PC games – and, per the new agreement, future CD PROJEKT RED titles on GOG – while retro-spirited projects backed by Kiciński aim to land on the store in 2026.