Michał Kiciński, co-founder of CD Projekt, has completed the acquisition of the DRM-free video game platform GOG for PLN 90.7 million (approximately $25 million). This acquisition was financed entirely through funding secured at the time of the sale, without utilizing any shares from CD Projekt owned by Kiciński.
Founded in 2008, GOG aims to preserve classic video games, maintaining its independent operations and commitment to a DRM-free model. Following the sale, GOG will continue to feature titles from CD Projekt Red under a new distribution agreement, ensuring ongoing collaboration between the two entities.
Although the official press release did not specify the reasoning behind the sale, a report on CD Projekt’s website indicated that divesting GOG aligns with the company’s growth strategy, focusing on its core business of video game development and publishing. The report also hinted at a competitive bidding process, suggesting that Kiciński may not have been the sole interested party.
Kiciński's future role at GOG appears active, but his current status at CD Projekt is less defined, as he is a notable shareholder but does not hold a position on the management or supervisory boards.