CD Projekt Co-Founder Reclaims GOG Storefront

• Key takeaways: • GOG has been acquired by CD Projekt co-founder Michał Kiciński for about $25 million. • The storefront stays DRM-free; customer libraries, offline installers and ownership remain unchanged. • CD Projekt and GOG will continue commercial ties — future CD Projekt games are planned for GOG.

What happened

GOG, the DRM-free storefront long run by CD Projekt, has been sold to Michał Kiciński, the studio’s co-founder and major stakeholder. The deal, announced by CD Projekt, transfers 100% of GOG for roughly $25 million.

CD Projekt said the sale lets it “fully focus on an ambitious development roadmap,” while Kiciński takes GOG back into private ownership after nearly two decades under the studio’s umbrella.

Why CD Projekt made the move

CD Projekt co-CEO Michał Nowakowski framed the sale as a strategic refocus. “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,” he said.

The company emphasized that divesting the storefront frees resources for upcoming AAA projects such as new The Witcher and Cyberpunk titles.

What this means for GOG users

GOG published an FAQ reassuring customers that little will change day-to-day. Users will keep their libraries, offline installers, and the DRM-free ownership model that distinguishes the platform.

“GOG and Michał Kiciński are aligned by a shared belief that games should live forever,” said GOG Managing Director Maciej Gołębiewski, highlighting the platform’s focus on game preservation and compatibility updates.

DRM-free and preservation commitments

Founded in 2008 as Good Old Games, GOG built its reputation on selling games without digital rights management. That allows customers to back up titles, play offline, and maintain long-term access.

The platform also operates a game preservation program to update classics and keep them playable on modern systems — a core promise Kiciński and GOG say they’ll continue.

Relationship with CD Projekt going forward

Despite the split, the two companies signed an agreement to continue releasing CD Projekt games on GOG. Kiciński said both companies still share roots and values: “freedom, independence, and a genuine sense of ownership.”

He added he expects CD Projekt to “stand, as always, behind the GOG offering — making GOG the best place on the planet to purchase The Witcher and Cyberpunk games.”

What’s next

Expect continuity rather than disruption: GOG will double down on reviving classics and supporting indie and AAA titles under Kiciński, while CD Projekt concentrates on developing its next wave of major games.

This change signals a tidy separation between developer and storefront, with both parties pledging to maintain a close, cooperative relationship.