GOG announces its separation from CD Projekt as co-founder Kiciński acquires the platform

GOG.com, the DRM free (and awesome) PC game marketplace and Steam alternative, has just announced that it is separating from its parent company, CD Projekt. Its storefront and the GOG GALAXY platform are being acquired by co-founder Michał Kiciński for $25.2 million, shifting GOG back to independent ownership. The company says its DRM free approach remains unchanged, with users keeping the same access to their libraries, including offline installers, and no requirement to use the GOG Galaxy client.

GOG also said user account data stays with the company and that GOG Galaxy remains optional. It plans to operate independently while keeping its relationship with CD Projekt Red, so the studio’s games, including The Witcher series and Cyberpunk 2077, will continue to be sold on the platform alongside upcoming releases.

On preservation, GOG said funding from Patrons and Preservation Program donations will remain within GOG and support larger initiatives planned for 2026 and 2027, with more details expected in 2026. The company also plans new community focused initiatives in 2026 and continued efforts to support indie developers and preserve classic games, including titles with a retro spirit. The split also helps GOG protect its DRM free principles and preservation priorities from future pressure tied to CD Projekt stakeholders.