CD Projekt Offloads GOG to Original Co-Founder for $25.2 Million to Refocus on Development
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
CD Projekt has sold its DRM-free PC storefront GOG to original co-founder Michał Kiciński for approximately $25.2 million, allowing the developer to refocus entirely on upcoming titles like The Witcher 4 and the Cyberpunk sequel.
CD Projekt has officially sold its DRM-free PC storefront GOG to original co-founder Michał Kiciński for 90.7 million Polish złoty, which translates to roughly $25.2 million. Kiciński, who also co-founded CD Projekt and currently holds a 10 percent share in the company, originally launched GOG back in 2008. The platform has operated as part of the CD Projekt Group for over 17 years, carving out a respected niche for classic games and consumer friendly, DRM-free policies in a heavily launcher fragmented PC market.
According to an official FAQ from CD Projekt, the divestment aligns cleanly with the company's long-term corporate strategy. The Polish gaming giant wants to streamline its operations entirely around video game development and upcoming tentpole projects. CD Projekt is currently deep in production on the next mainline Witcher entry, internally known as Project Polaris, alongside the Cyberpunk sequel currently codenamed Orion.
While corporate sell-offs often spark anxiety among players regarding the future of beloved platforms, CD Projekt has moved quickly to reassure the community that GOG remains financially stable. For players who rely on GOG as a sanctuary for preserved classics and offline installers, the return to its original co-founder might actually signal a steady hand at the wheel. You can read the original reporting over at IGN South Africa to dive deeper into the financial breakdown and corporate restructuring details.
Tags: PC Gaming, Industry News, GOG, CD Projekt Red, Game Preservation
Original article: IGN South Africa