CD Projekt Sells GOG to Co-Founder for $25 Million

CD Projekt has officially sold its DRM-free digital storefront GOG to Michał Kiciński, one of the company's original co-founders, for 90.7 million Polish złoty (approximately $25 million).

Kiciński, who holds a 10% stake in CD Projekt's share capital, originally co-founded GOG back in 2008 alongside Marcin Iwiński. The platform has been operating under the CD Projekt Group umbrella for over 17 years, establishing itself as a popular alternative to Steam by championing a strict no-DRM policy.

CD Projekt Sells GOG to Co-Founder Michał Kiciński

The move aligns with CD Projekt's broader vision to focus entirely on creating blockbuster RPGs and expanding its flagship franchises.

“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,” said Michał Nowakowski, Joint CEO of CD PROJEKT.

CD Projekt, the studio behind blockbuster titles like The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077, has an exciting lineup of projects in the works. They’re developing The Witcher 4 as the first in a new trilogy starring Ciri, a full remake of the original Witcher game, The Witcher: Sirius with multiplayer features, and Orion, the sequel to Cyberpunk 2077. On top of that, they’re working on Project Hadar, a completely new IP.

Despite the ownership change, GOG will continue operating independently with its DRM-free philosophy remaining firmly in place. The new owner assures that the platform's mission to "Make Games Live Forever" isn't going anywhere, and gamers can expect the same commitment to preserving classic titles and maintaining their playability on modern systems.

“As a mature gamer, I often play classic games myself and deeply admire the creativity behind many of them. I truly believe that well-crafted classics can deliver as much joy as new releases. When it comes to pure playability, timeless games often prove to be really the safe choice, especially in a market flooded with gazillions of low-quality smaller games. Beyond preserving classics, GOG has always sought out new games with a retro spirit. I am personally involved in the development of a few games like that and they will certainly make their strong appearance on GOG in 2026,” Kiciński concluded.

As per the distribution agreement signed between CD Projekt and GOG following the sale, all upcoming CD Projekt Red games will still launch on the platform, ensuring fans can purchase The Witcher 4 and future Cyberpunk titles DRM-free.