GOG Splits from CD Projekt: A $25.2 Million Bet on Gaming Independence
GOG is splitting from CD Projekt as co-founder Michał Kiciński acquires the platform for $25.2 million. The move ensures GOG stays dedicated to its DRM-free mission.
It costs $25.2 million to reclaim a vision. GOG, the digital storefront synonymous with DRM-free gaming, is separating from its long-time parent company, CD Projekt.
The GOG Acquisition and CD Projekt Split Context
According to reports from The Verge, Michał Kiciński—a co-founder of both GOG and CD Projekt—has acquired the digital storefront and the GOG Galaxy platform. The deal, announced on Monday, sees Kiciński taking private control of the marketplace he helped launch back in 2008.
The GOG acquisition won't alter the platform's core DNA. GOG reaffirmed that its commitment to keeping games DRM-free remains 'more central than ever.' This mission has defined the platform since its inception as Good Old Games, focusing on software preservation and consumer ownership rights.
Preservation Over Profit Structures
By moving out from under the CD Projekt umbrella, GOG gains the agility to pursue its niche market without the overhead of a massive AAA development studio. It's a strategic pivot toward becoming a dedicated bastion for gamers who prefer owning their libraries rather than renting them via subscription services.
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