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· 8 months, 1 week ago • Lewis Packwood

The new owner of GOG discusses taking on Steam, the devil of DRM, and following in Nightdive's footsteps

Briefing

The recent acquisition of GOG by Michał Kiciński signals a pivotal change for the DRM-free gaming platform. With Kiciński's history at CD Projekt RED, there's potential for innovative strategies that could challenge Steam's dominance in the market. Developers should pay attention to how this shift might influence distribution models and game accessibility.

As GOG aims to enhance its offerings under new leadership, it could lead to new opportunities for developers to reach audiences without the constraints of DRM. This could particularly benefit indie developers and those focused on classic titles, fostering a more diverse gaming ecosystem.

“This is a new chapter for GOG and its community.”

— Michał Kiciński · Discussing the future of GOG post-acquisition.
At a glance
what
GOG has been sold to Michał Kiciński.
who
Michał Kiciński, co-founder of CD Projekt RED.
when
Sale occurred just after Christmas.
impact
Potentially reshapes distribution models for developers.
Signal Positive

The acquisition could lead to innovative changes in game distribution.

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