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GOG is getting acquired by its original co-founder: What it means for
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GOG is getting acquired by its original co-founder: What it means for
you

By GOG TeamDecember 29, 2025No Comments6 min read

Hey everyone, GOG Team here.

Today, Michal Kicinski, one of the co-founders of CD PROJEKT, and the
co-founder of GOG, has acquired GOG from CD PROJEKT.

Why GOG and Michal Kicinski are getting together

We believe the games that shaped us deserve to stay alive: easy to
find, buy, download, and play forever. But time is annoyingly good at
erasing them. Rights get tangled, compatibility breaks, builds
disappear, and a nostalgic evening often turns into a troubleshooting
session. That's the difference between "I'm playing today" (the game
lives on) and "I'll play someday" (the game dies).

As Michal put it: "GOG stands for freedom, independence, and genuine
control."

GOG has always been built on strong values and clear principles. When
Marcin Iwinski and Michal Kicinski first came up with the idea for
GOG in 2007, the vision was simple: bring classic games back to
players, and make sure that once you buy a game, it truly belongs to
you, forever. In a market increasingly defined by mandatory clients
and closed ecosystems, that philosophy feels more relevant than ever.

This new chapter is about doubling down on that vision. We want to do
more to preserve the classics of the past, celebrate standout games
of today, and help shape the classics of tomorrow, including new
games with real retro spirit.

What it means for you

First of all, DRM-free is more central to GOG than ever. Your library
stays yours to enjoy: same access, same offline installers, same
sense of ownership. Your data stays with GOG, and GOG GALAXY remains
optional.

We'll keep our relationship with CD PROJEKT. CD PROJEKT RED games
will continue to be available on GOG, and upcoming titles from the
studio will also be released on the platform. 

If you're a GOG Patron, or you donate to support the Preservation
Program, those funds stay within GOG. Your support has been huge this
year, and we think that with your help, we can undertake even more
ambitious rescue missions in 2026 and 2027. We'll have more to say
about that sometime in 2026.

GOG will remain  independent in its operations. We will continue
building a platform that's ethical, non-predatory, and made to last,
while helping indie developers reach the world. We're also committed
to giving the community a stronger voice, with new initiatives
planned for 2026.

Thanks for being the reason this all matters.

A lot of companies sell games. Fewer do the unglamorous work of
making sure the games that shaped people's lives don't quietly rot
into incompatibility.

Thanks for caring about this mission with us. We'll keep you posted
as we ship, and in the meantime, you can dig into the full FAQ for
the detailed answers.

FAQ

What is happening?

Michal Kicinski, the original co-founder of GOG and co-founder of CD
PROJEKT, has acquired GOG from CD PROJEKT. GOG will continue
operating as GOG, a distinct company, with the same mission to Make
Games Live Forever.

What is GOG's position in this?

To us at GOG, this feels like the best way to accelerate what is
unique about GOG. Michal Kicinski is one of the people who created
GOG around a simple idea: bring classic games back, and make sure
that once you purchase a game, you have control over it forever. With
him acquiring GOG, we keep long-term backing that is aligned with our
values: freedom, independence, control, and making games stay
playable over time.

Why is Michal Kicinski doing this?

Because he wants to preserve and grow the original philosophy behind
GOG. In a PC market that keeps moving toward mandatory clients and
closed ecosystems, he believes GOG's approach is more relevant than
ever: no lock-in, no forced platforms, sense of ownership. His goal
is to keep supporting both gamers and developers, and strengthen
GOG's mission: preserve the classics of the past, celebrate standout
games of today, and help shape the classics of tomorrow.

Why is CD PROJEKT doing this?

Selling GOG fits CD PROJEKT's long-term strategy. CD PROJEKT wants to
focus its full attention on creating top-quality RPGs and providing
our fans with other forms of entertainment based on our brands. This
deal lets CD PROJEKT keep that focus, while GOG gets stronger backing
to pursue its own mission.

Does the mission of GOG change?

No. Our mission remains to Make Games Live Forever.

Is DRM-free still central to GOG?

Yes. DRM-free is more central to GOG than ever.

What happens to my GOG account?

Nothing changes. Your account stays a GOG account.

Is GOG financially unstable?

No. GOG is stable and has had a really encouraging year. In fact,
we've seen more enthusiasm from gamers towards our mission than ever
before.

Will my tips or GOG Patrons donations be shared with Michal Kicinski,
or any other party?

No. These funds stay within GOG to support preservation work, and
they are not shared with publishers or other companies.

What happens to my library?

Nothing. Your library remains yours to enjoy, even if a game gets
delisted, as it always has.

Can I still download offline installers?

Yes.

Will you share my data with Michal Kicinski, or other parties?

No. GOG remains the controller of your data, and nothing changes
here.

Will CD PROJEKT RED games continue to release on GOG?

CD PROJEKT RED games will continue to be available on GOG, and
upcoming titles from the studio will also be released on the platfo
rm.

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