Michał Kiciński Acquires GOG.com from CD Projekt

• Michał Kiciński, co-founder of CD Projekt and GOG.com, has purchased 100% of GOG.com from CD Projekt.
• CD Projekt says the sale lets it focus on an “ambitious development roadmap” for its franchises.
• Kiciński vows to preserve GOG’s DRM-free mission of making classic PC games playable on modern systems.
• Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed; the transfer was announced December 29, 2025.

What happened

CD Projekt announced on December 29, 2025 that Michał Kiciński, who co-founded CD Projekt in 1994 and helped launch GOG.com in 2008, now owns 100% of GOG.com after acquiring all shares from the company.

The firm said the move supports CD Projekt’s decision to concentrate resources on new titles and franchise expansion under its ambitious development roadmap.

Official statements

In a blog post, CD Projekt joint CEO Michał Nowakowski explained the rationale: “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.”

Kiciński echoed GOG’s founding principles in his comments: “From the very beginning, GOG has always been built on strong values and clear principles… bring classic games back to players and ensure that once you buy a game, it truly belongs to you — forever.”

What the deal means for users

No immediate changes to the GOG.com storefront or library have been announced. CD Projekt did not disclose financial details of the transaction.

Kiciński’s public commitment to GOG’s DRM-free philosophy suggests continuity for core services such as backward compatibility patches and DRM-free ownership.

Potential risks and areas to watch

Ownership changes can affect investment, licensing deals, and storefront partnerships. Watch whether GOG’s catalog deals with publishers and emulator/compatibility support receive continued funding.

User-facing changes — pricing, storefront features, or community services — will likely reveal the new owner’s priorities over the coming months.

Background

GOG.com launched in 2008 as Good Old Games, with an explicit focus on restoring and selling classic PC titles without DRM. The service grew under CD Projekt’s ownership as a complement to the company’s development business.

Kiciński left an executive role at CD Projekt in 2010 but remained involved with the company. This acquisition returns full control of GOG to one of its original founders.

Looking ahead

For players who value DRM-free ownership and retro compatibility, Kiciński’s acquisition is an early signal that GOG’s core identity may endure. For the industry, the deal frees CD Projekt to concentrate on major new releases and franchise growth.

We’ll monitor official updates from GOG.com and CD Projekt for any operational or library changes under Kiciński’s ownership.