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New GOG Owner Pledges DRM-Free, Curated Focus, Eyes Usability Gains

Kiciński says the path to growth is superior service in classics, delivered through a smoother store experience.

Overview

  • CD Projekt sold GOG to co-founder Michał Kiciński for 90.7 million PLN as the deal closed around the start of 2026.
  • Kiciński commits to preserving GOG’s anti-DRM stance and its mission to keep classic games running on modern hardware.
  • He says GOG will remain a curated store, avoiding a flood of daily low-quality releases and not chasing AAA price wars.
  • Usability upgrades inspired by Steam’s convenience are planned, with an emphasis on improving ease of use without changing core values.
  • Potential moves into remasters or publishing are under consideration with no concrete plans, and support for hosting major community mods continues.