CD Projekt Has Sold GOG — What the Split Means for Players and Future Releases

CD Projekt has sold GOG, its DRM-free PC game storefront, to Michał Kiciński—a co-founder of both CD Projekt and GOG—marking a clean corporate separation while keeping the platform’s day-to-day mission intact. The deal covers 100% of GOG’s shares for PLN 90.7 million (about $25M), and the transaction was structured so Kiciński finances the purchase without selling his CD Projekt shares.

Who bought GOG, and why this isn’t a “shutdown” story

This isn’t GOG being folded or absorbed by a rival. It’s effectively a buyout by an original founder, and both sides are presenting it as a way to let each business focus. GOG says the change supports its long-term independence and reinforces its identity around DRM-free ownership and preservation.

On CD Projekt’s side, the messaging is equally direct: selling GOG aligns with a strategy to concentrate resources on core game development and franchise expansion (think: the next Witcher and Cyberpunk projects) rather than running a distribution platform.

What happens to your library, installers, and GOG Galaxy?

The practical question for most users is simple: “Do I lose anything?” The answer from GOG is no. The platform states it will continue operating as before: your purchased games remain available, offline installers remain part of the offer, and GOG Galaxy stays optional. In other words, this is ownership changing hands—not a service being sunset.

The money and the paperwork: what CD Projekt actually sold

CD Projekt’s own disclosures spell out the deal clearly: Kiciński is acquiring 2715 shares = 100% of GOG sp. z o.o. for PLN 90,695,440 (a final price “not subject to subsequent adjustments”).
CD Projekt’s press release also highlights a key detail that matters going forward: CD Projekt and GOG signed a distribution agreement that sets terms for continued cooperation, including a plan for CD Projekt RED’s upcoming games to release on GOG.

Will The Witcher and Cyberpunk still launch on GOG?

According to reporting and the post-sale cooperation agreement, CD Projekt RED’s future games are still intended to ship on GOG, even after the split. That matters because it addresses the biggest fear people have whenever a storefront changes ownership: “Will the parent company stop supporting it?” Everything public so far points the other way—continued releases are part of the plan.

Why CD Projekt would divest a storefront that “fits” its brand

On paper, GOG has always matched CD Projekt’s gamer-friendly reputation: classic games, DRM-free downloads, strong consumer messaging. So why sell? The simplest answer is focus.

Running a storefront is not the same business as building blockbuster RPGs. It means constant licensing negotiations, platform maintenance, fraud prevention, regional compliance, and nonstop operational work—often with lower margins than game development. In a market where consolidation and platform competition are intense, CD Projekt appears to be choosing a narrower lane: make the games and build entertainment around its major IP, rather than splitting attention between products and distribution.

There’s also a strategic “story” angle: if GOG is positioned as a preservation-minded, DRM-free store, being independent can help it look less like a publisher’s house platform and more like a neutral, long-term steward. That’s especially relevant as more publishers lean into subscriptions and account-bound access models that make “ownership” feel fuzzy.

What changes could happen next (and what probably won’t)

Likely to stay the same (near term):

DRM-free focus and offline installers (GOG is explicitly recommitting to this).
Normal storefront operations and access to your library.

Areas to watch (mid term):

Investment into preservation initiatives and catalog licensing—independence can cut both ways: more focus, but also more responsibility.
How aggressively GOG pushes new features and partnerships without CD Projekt Group structure behind it (the tone from GOG is optimistic, but execution will matter).

Bottom line

CD Projekt did sell GOG, but it sold it to a founder rather than to an outside platform giant—and both parties are framing the move as a “sharpen the mission” split, not a retreat. For players, the headline takeaway is simple: your library and the DRM-free model aren’t going away, and CD Projekt RED’s future releases are still expected to come to GOG through a post-sale distribution agreement.