Michał Kiciński buys GOG; DRM‑free store stays independent

Digital games store GOG has changed hands: on December 29, 2025, CD PROJEKT RED co‑founder Michał Kiciński acquired the company outright. The deal covers 100% of GOG sp. z o.o. and is valued at roughly 90.7 million zlotys, or about $25 million. Shares of CD PROJEKT are not being sold—the acquisition is funded separately.

Following the transaction, GOG and CD PROJEKT RED signed a distribution agreement, meaning future CD PROJEKT RED titles will continue to launch on GOG. The company said nothing will change for users: accounts, libraries, offline installers and the DRM‑free principle remain in place, and data stays within the platform. GOG Galaxy is still optional. That continuity matters for a store whose identity leans on ownership‑like access.

The team stresses that a DRM‑free model is becoming central to its strategy. The ability to keep games locally and run them without constant client checks is what sets GOG apart. In an era of tighter digital controls and disappearing legacy titles, that clear stance is a notable differentiator.

Operationally, GOG will stay independent and focus on game preservation and support for indie developers, with new community initiatives promised for 2026. In practice, the platform carries on much as before, while CD PROJEKT can concentrate on its own projects without running the store day to day. The split looks pragmatic: the shop doubles down on its niche, the studio on making games.