CD Projekt Co-Founder Has Taken Over GOG

Based in 2008, GOG is a DRM-free digital distribution platform for video video games that has grown considerably over time and was simply acquired by CD Projekt co-founder, and GOG co-founder, Michal Kiciński.

Michał Kiciński has bought 100% of GOG for 90.7 million PLN (25.2 million USD), and the acquisition didn’t contain any of his shares in CD Projekt.

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Many video games on at present’s market embody DRM (Digital Rights Administration), which implies firms can limit your entry to video games you’ve got bought—or revoke them fully. GOG’s aim is to offer players real possession of the video games they purchase, and to assist protect traditional video games.

Michał Kiciński Acquires GOG From CD Projekt

Following the sale, GOG and CD Projekt signed a distribution settlement, which is able to see CD Projekt Purple’s upcoming video games be launched on the GOG platform.

Joint CEO of CD PROJEKT, Michał Nowakowski, has said that GOG has an formidable improvement roadmap that focuses on including new high-quality merchandise. “For a very long time now, GOG has been working independently. Now it’s going into superb palms — we’re satisfied that with the assist of Michał Kiciński, one in every of GOG’s co-founders, its future will probably be stuffed with nice initiatives and successes,” stated Nowakowski.

Michał Kiciński has bought 100% of GOG for 90.7 million PLN (25.2 million US)

What does this sale imply for GOG customers? Plainly put, it means you are in secure palms. Based on a GOG blog post, this transfer was made to double down on GOG’s authentic philosophy: “We wish to do extra to protect the classics of the previous, rejoice standout video games of at present, and assist form the classics of tomorrow, together with new video games with actual retro spirit.”

Kiciński has additionally revealed he’s currently involved within the improvement of a number of ‘new video games with retro spirit’ that can make an look on the GOG platform in 2026.