Cyberpunk 2077 Developer Launches New Steam Rival

After nearly two decades in the game, GOG, the digital video game storefront, has officially parted ways with CD Projekt Red, the studio behind titles like The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077. The platform is now entirely owned by Michał Kiciński, one of CDPR’s co-founders who played a key role in launching GOG.

On December 29, CDPR announced that Kiciński has acquired full ownership of GOG, purchasing 100 percent of its shares for 90 million PLN, roughly 25 million USD. Notably, this transaction did not involve Kiciński selling any of his shares in CDPR.

“GOG and Michał Kiciński share a vision that games should endure,” stated GOG managing director Maciej Gołębiewski. “In an increasingly crowded market that often overlooks classic titles, we’re committed to what GOG uniquely offers: reviving classics, ensuring they remain playable on modern systems, and helping great games connect with their audiences over time.”

Founded in October 2008, GOG (initially known as Good Old Games) began as a platform for retro games from various publishers and developers. The store is known for its DRM-free titles and has significantly expanded its catalog, offering both new and classic games while also launching a preservation initiative to keep older titles functional on contemporary hardware without publisher support.

Regarding the decision to sell GOG, joint CEO Michał Nowakowski explained that CDPR has an “ambitious development roadmap” and aims to focus on expanding its franchises, making it logical to separate GOG and allow CDPR to concentrate on its core projects.

“For quite some time, GOG has been operating independently. Now it’s in excellent hands — we believe that with Michał Kiciński’s support, one of GOG’s co-founders, its future will be filled with exciting projects and achievements,” said Nowakowski.

Even though CDPR is no longer the owner of GOG, it has confirmed that it will continue to release new games on the platform. For now, players can expect a seamless transition as GOG embarks on its independent journey.