GOG Acquired by Original Co-Founder Michał Kiciński for $25 Million – DRM-Free Legacy Secured

In a surprise move that brings GOG full circle, the pioneering DRM-free PC game storefront has been fully acquired by its original co-founder, Michał Kiciński – also a co-founder of CD PROJEKT – for approximately $25.2 million (90.7 million Polish złoty). Announced today, December 29, 2025, the deal sees CD PROJEKT offload 100% of GOG’s shares, allowing the studio to refocus on game development like The Witcher and Cyberpunk 2077 sequels.

Kiciński, who helped launch GOG (originally Good Old Games) in 2008 alongside Marcin Iwiński, steps in to steer the platform’s next chapter. “GOG stands for freedom, independence, and genuine control,” Kiciński stated, reaffirming the site’s core mission: “Make Games Live Forever.”

What This Means for Gamers:

• Your Library is Safe: No changes to accounts, games, or offline installers – your DRM-free ownership remains intact forever.
• DRM-Free Stays King: The policy is “more central than ever,” with continued emphasis on preservation and indie support.
• CDPR Games Persist: Titles from CD PROJEKT RED, including upcoming releases, will keep launching on GOG.
• Patron Funds Secure: Donations to the Preservation Program stay with GOG for bigger rescue missions in 2026-2027.
• Community Focus: New initiatives in 2026 to amplify player voices, plus GOG GALAXY remains optional.

GOG assures users of its financial stability and operational independence – no data sharing, no predatory practices. The spin-off follows years of GOG operating semi-autonomously under CD PROJEKT, now empowered to chase “classics of tomorrow” with a retro spirit.

This acquisition arrives amid a booming PC market, with GOG’s ethical model standing out against always-online trends. As Kiciński returns to his roots, the platform eyes ambitious preservation efforts and stronger indie partnerships.