CD Projekt has officially announced the sale of its digital storefront, GOG, to co-founder Michał Kiciński. The transaction, valued at PLN 90.7 million (approximately .2 million USD), grants Kiciński full ownership of GOG. As part of this agreement, CD Projekt and GOG will enter into a distribution partnership, ensuring that upcoming titles from CD Projekt Red will be available on the GOG platform.
Michał Nowakowski, joint CEO of CD Projekt, expressed confidence in this strategic move, stating, “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.” He emphasized the independent operation of GOG in recent years and reassured stakeholders that it is now in capable hands. “We are convinced that with the support of Michał Kiciński, one of GOG’s co-founders, its future will be full of great projects and successes,” he added.
In a nod to the GOG community, Nowakowski remarked, “We would like to thank the GOG team for years of fruitful cooperation and wish them all the best. And to the GOG community, I say ‘see you around’, because our upcoming releases will naturally be available on GOG as well.”
Kiciński, reflecting on the acquisition, stated, “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.” He also shared his passion for classic games, noting, “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.”
Highlighting the importance of timeless games in a saturated market, Kiciński remarked, “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.” He further affirmed GOG’s commitment to not only preserving classic titles but also seeking out new games that embody 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,” he concluded.
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