Based in 2008, GOG is a DRM-free digital distribution platform for video video games that has grown considerably through the years and was simply acquired by Michal KiciΕski, co-founder of CD Projekt and co-founder of GOG.
MichaΕ KiΕski bought 100% of GOG for PLN90.7 million (US$25.2 million), however the acquisition didn’t embrace any of his CD Projekt shares.
Many video games available on the market at this time embrace DRM (Digital Rights Administration), which permits corporations to limit or fully revoke entry to bought video games. GOG’s purpose is to provide players true possession of the video games they buy and assist protect traditional video games.
MichaΕ Kicinski acquires GOG from CD Projekt
Following the sale, GOG and CD Projekt will enter right into a distribution settlement that can see CD Projekt Pink’s future video games launched on the GOG platform.
MichaΕ Nowakowski, co-CEO of CD PROJEKT, mentioned that GOG has an formidable growth roadmap targeted on including new high-quality merchandise. “For a very long time, GOG has operated independently. It’s now in superb palms. With the assist of MichaΕ Kicinski, certainly one of GOG’s co-founders, we’re assured that GOG’s future is stuffed with nice tasks and successes,” mentioned Nowakowski.
MichaΕ KiΕski buys 100% of GOG for PLN90.7 million (US$25.2 million)
What does this sale imply for GOG customers? In layman’s phrases, it means you are in protected palms. In keeping with GOG’s weblog put up, the transfer was made to additional strengthen GOG’s unique philosophy: “We need to protect the classics of the previous, have a good time the nice video games of at this time, and assist form the classics of tomorrow, together with new video games with an genuine retro spirit.”
Kicinski additionally revealed that he’s presently engaged on a number of “new video games with a retro spirit” that can arrive on the GOG platform in 2026.