New Delhi: GOG, the long-running DRM-free PC game store, has a brand-new owner, and it is turning a lot of heads in the gaming world. On 30 December 2025 IST, CD PROJEKT confirmed that its co-founder Michał Kiciński has officially acquired the entire GOG business, which includes the GOG.com storefront and the GOG Galaxy client. The deal is valued at around PLN 90.7 million, roughly 25.2 million USD, which is close to ₹2,140 crore at 1 USD = ₹85.
For PC gamers, this feels like a strange full circle moment. CD PROJEKT created GOG to challenge DRM culture, and now one of its own founders is taking it independent again. CD PROJEKT says the move allows it to stay focused on game development, while GOG continues its preservation and DRM-free push on its own.
GOG is entering a new chapter.
Michał Kiciński, co-founder of CD PROJEKT and GOG, has acquired GOG from CD PROJEKT.
The mission stays the same: Make Games Live Forever.
Going back to our roots allows us to double down on what we do best: reviving classics, giving you a library…
— GOG.COM (@GOGcom) December 29, 2025
GOG says DRM-free stays “more central than ever”
The biggest relief for players came straight from GOG. In its announcement, the store made it clear that libraries, accounts, and offline downloads are not changing. In fact, it doubled down on what long-time PC gamers love about it.
GOG stated, “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.”
That line probably calmed a lot of anxious players. Many have always used GOG as a backup library when publishers yank games, shut servers, or change policies overnight. Offline installers and local backups matter more than ever.
What happens next for CD PROJEKT and players
Even after the sale, GOG and CD PROJEKT are not cutting ties. Both sides confirmed a new distribution deal. GOG said, “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.”
The platform also promised independence and community focus. GOG added that it will remain “ethical, non-predatory, and made to last,” while planning new community initiatives in 2026.
Why this matters for gamers
For many PC players, DRM-free gaming is freedom. It means:
- You can install games without constant online checks
- You can keep backups forever
- Old games remain playable when companies move on
CD PROJEKT sees this as focus. GOG sees it as a fresh start. Players will now wait to see what the “independent” GOG does next in 2026.