Michal Kicinski Acquires GOG from CD Projekt

Michal Kicinski, co-founder of CD Projekt and GOG, has acquired 100% of GOG for approximately $25 million (90.7 million PLN). This transition marks the end of GOG's nearly two-decade operation under CD Projekt, allowing the latter to concentrate on its upcoming video game projects. CD Projekt co-CEO Michal Nowakowski stated that the sale aligns with the company's ambitious development roadmap and the desire to expand its franchises with new high-quality products.

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GOG, originally launched in 2008 as Good Old Games, is distinguished by its DRM-free model, allowing customers to own their games without restrictions. The platform offers a curated selection of AAA titles, indie games, and classic titles, alongside a game preservation program that ensures older games remain playable on modern systems. Despite the ownership change, GOG has assured customers that their libraries and offline installers will remain intact, and future CD Projekt games will still be available on the platform.

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Kicinski emphasized the shared values between GOG and CD Projekt, highlighting principles of freedom, independence, and genuine ownership. He expressed confidence that GOG will continue to be the premier platform for purchasing CD Projekt's titles, including The Witcher and Cyberpunk series. Kicinski also noted his personal commitment to developing new games with a retro spirit, which are expected to debut on GOG in 2026.

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In a press release, Kicinski remarked, “From the very beginning, GOG has always been built on strong values and clear principles... the vision was simple: bring classic games back to players and ensure that once you buy a game, it truly belongs to you — forever.” Nowakowski added that GOG is going into "very good hands" with Kicinski, expressing gratitude for the years of collaboration and wishing the GOG team success in the future.

CD PROJEKT co-founder Michal Kicinski acquires GOG from CD PROJEKTGizmodo

While the transition has been largely framed positively, some industry observers may question the implications of separating GOG from CD Projekt. Concerns could arise regarding the potential for GOG to maintain its unique identity and mission without the backing of its parent company, especially in a competitive market increasingly dominated by platforms with restrictive policies.

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Following the acquisition, GOG and CD Projekt have signed a distribution agreement to ensure that future CD Projekt RED games will continue to be released on the GOG platform. This agreement aims to maintain the synergy between the two entities, despite the change in ownership.

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• “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,” — Michal Nowakowski, Co-CEO of CD Projekt

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• “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,” — Michal Kicinski, Co-Founder of GOG and CD Projekt

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• “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” — Maciej Golebiewski, Managing Director of GOG

CD PROJEKT co-founder Michal Kicinski acquires GOG from CD PROJEKT