I'll be interested as well, but I don't think that it is a bad thing so to speak. Both CD PROJEKT and Michal have high values when it comes to DRM-Free and open gaming. Gog is mostly supported by it's backers and game revenue, I don't think that will change. I don't see the co-founder who created both the studio and the storefront performing a pump and dump on GoG. If anything we may end up seeing a more heavy push into DRM free areas now that it's detached from the game studio. Additionally CD Projekt's reason seems fully valid. It makes sense they would rather focus more on making games than distributing. Distributing games is no easy task, let alone maintaining an entire storefront that most of the corporate world dislikes due to the core principles of the storefront (I.E the push towards support and DRM-Free).

It could be bad but, I'm not going to be super concerned until actual evidence ends up on the ground for it.

My heart stopped at reading "GoG is getting acquired", but that doesn't sound so bad.

Why is this happening if nothing at all is changing and everything is sunshine and butterflies.

Last year I played 56 Polish games on Steam.

This year I switched to Linux and to playing on GoG (a Polish company) exclusively.

Now this acquisition, still by a Pole, happens and it only sounds good to me.

One more round of Zubrowka for everyone!

Now that's very interesting and I really hope it works out for both GOG and the consumer. I definitely prefer not having a storefront directly tied to a specific developer or publisher (Steam/Valve included).

GoG was the first game platform to release a fully functional, clean, and well rounded experience, enough to get me to send them an unprompted, positive feedback to their devs. I really digged their user-centric approach and feature set. I am hopefully optimistic that their services remain at or better than current. However, it is 2025 (almost 2026) so I'm expecting another shoe to fall, even if all parties have a history of being solid players.

This is an interesting development, for sure - and not one we will be able to accurately gauge the net impact of for a while.

It does feel like CD Project want to move it off their financial documents (P&L, cashflow, balance sheets etc.), while Michael wants to double-down and focus on building out the historical catalog.

Success will really depend on if GOG can remain profitable through lean years without having to ultimately rely on compromising their morals; and whether they will continue to receive support from modern publishers to help fund the more niche projects.

This seems like a possibly good move to help make GOG concentrate on being even more G. Hard to see any likely downsides. Seems like a natural step in the maturity of both GOG and CDPR. Hopefully other investors see this the same way.

Well, I guess at the very least it's making a good argument for their patron donation thing.

I'm having mixed feelings about this. On the one hand it could be better for gog to break away from a stock listed company that has proved on occasion it still behaves like a stock listed company and likely still do in the future. Also it seems like they're keeping their values.

On the other, gog has been fairly volatile and hasn't always returned a profit. Without a big company behind, it may be just a few years of unprofitability away from from going under. More worryingly though, it doesn't have the same staying power as steam or its infinite funds, so it might get harder to uphold those "no drm, independence" etc policies. Also, given their buyer profiles and how finicky gamers are in general, any single large controversy would also have immense impact.

Time will tell I guess

Witcher 4 will be an Epic Games and console exclusive, won‘t it?

Good thing to get away from CD Projekt, to be honest. I hope GOG thrives more in the future!

What it means for you

What does it mean for Red Candle Games?

This is... a thing? I really can't tell whether this is a step towards stability or volatility for GOG. I love the mission, I love having an alternative to stream, but it needs to last. It's GOG financially viable? Good question, no one really knows.

If 2025 has taught me anything, it is to expect the unexpected.

Perhaps this will turn out to be pretty good for everyone?

(maybe not)

The more someone says nothing is changing and everything is going to be ok, the more I think something nasty is going on.

so if i'm reading right, prior to transaction CDPR owned shares of GOG. MK owned shares of CDPR. post to transaction, MK will own shares of CDPR and GOG. My question for GOG, CDPR and MK as i know y'all are on this thread: I want to know the nitty gritty financial and structural details of the transaction if you are comfortable sharing please i am a wonk for that sort of thing

I want it away from all megacorps. The moment the non "old" games get off the platform, I'll be inclined to give them money again.