CD Projekt has sold GOG.com, its PC game distribution platform, to Michał Kiciński, co-founder of CD Projekt and GOG, who has acquired 100% of the shares for approximately 90.7 million zlotys, or ~$25 million.
The agreement provides for future cooperation, including the release of upcoming CD Projekt Red games on GOG, while allowing CD Projekt to focus on game development.
He also stated:
“I am confident that CD Projekt, with its exceptional AAA games, will continue to support GOG’s offering, making GOG the best place in the world to buy The Witcher and Cyberpunk games, both existing titles and new ones we are all eagerly awaiting.”
Kolinski affirms that GOG will remain true to its values of freedom, independence, and true ownership of games, maintaining its DRM-free game offerings and operational independence.
It’s interesting to see such a significant change in ownership for GOG.com. It will be intriguing to watch how Michał Kiciński steers the platform moving forward. Best of luck to everyone involved in this new chapter!
see how this new ownership will impact the platform’s direction and offerings. With Kiciński at the helm, there may be a renewed focus on indie games and community engagement, which could attract a wider audience. It’ll be exciting to watch GOG evolve under his leadership!
That’s an interesting point! With Kiciński at the helm, it will be fascinating to see if he brings a more indie-focused approach to GOG.com, especially considering the platform’s history of supporting DRM-free games. It’ll be exciting to watch how this shift influences the types of games and services offered in the future.