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CD Projekt Red co-founder Michał Kiciński, who now owns GOG, says the platform will stay curated and DRM-free, focusing on classics and 'modern classics' to improve usability and win market share from Valve's Steam without chasing AAA releases.
CD Projekt Red co-founder buys back GOG, with the ex-Witcher studio head now leading the PC storefront and reaffirming an anti-DRM stance. The move guarantees Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2 will still launch on GOG, signalling a PC-first strategy and continuing DRM debates sparked by Bandai Namco’s 14-year lawsuit over Witcher 2.
GOG's returning founder Michał Kiciński confirms the storefront will stay true to its anti-DRM stance, even if it costs AAA sales, with a plan to grow by focusing on classic and indie games and keeping CDPR's own titles on GOG for at least six years.
There are rumors that a new expansion for The Witcher 3 may be released soon, potentially featuring the exotic region of Zerrikania, to boost sales ahead of The Witcher 4's development. However, these reports are unconfirmed, and the only official update is a final game patch scheduled for release in 2025.
Speculation is mounting about a new Witcher 3 expansion, possibly set in Zerrikania, with hints from CD Projekt Red and industry analysts suggesting a paid add-on could release in May 2026 to bridge the gap until The Witcher 4's launch in 2027, alongside upcoming console mod support.
There are rumors and some hints from CD Projekt Red's financial reports suggesting a new Witcher 3 expansion might be released in 2026, possibly to bridge the gap before The Witcher 4, but there are doubts due to development shifts to Unreal Engine 5 and the company's focus on other projects.
A new expansion for The Witcher 3 is expected to be released in May 2026, serving as a bridge to The Witcher 4, which is anticipated to launch in late 2027, with the new game featuring Ciri as the protagonist and marking a new saga for the franchise.
CD Projekt RED has sold its DRM-free gaming platform GOG to co-founder Michał Kiciński for $25 million, with no operational changes planned. GOG will continue to publish new and classic games, supporting its mission to revive and preserve retro titles, while CDPR focuses on its main game development projects like The Witcher 4 and Cyberpunk 2.
GOG has been sold by CD Projekt Red to co-founder Michał Kiciński for approximately $25.26 million, with the platform continuing to offer DRM-free games and maintaining its commitment to game preservation and user control, aligning with its original philosophy.
A pricing error on the Switch 2 eShop led to a massive discount on Cyberpunk 2077: Ultimate Edition and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, but CD Projekt Red confirmed the original prices were incorrect. Customers who purchased at the discounted rates can keep the games, with new, corrected discounts now in place.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will receive a significant DLC in May 2026, aimed at bridging the game to the upcoming sequel, The Witcher 4, expected in late 2027, according to a Polish report and industry sources.
CD Projekt Red's CEO highlights the meaningful benefits of AI in gaming, mainly in productivity, but emphasizes that AI won't replace human developers in creating games like The Witcher 5. The company also dismisses the idea that AI is causing industry layoffs, attributing job cuts to project cancellations, and believes broader AI adoption won't lead to overall job losses. The use of AI in gaming continues to be a controversial topic, with existing tools like Unreal Engine and Photoshop already integrating generative AI.
Cyberpunk 2077, initially plagued by technical issues and poor reception, was significantly improved through updates and the anime Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, allowing CD Projekt Red to redeem its reputation and set the stage for future expansions and sequels, though debates about its initial launch and development remain contentious.
CD Projekt Red plans to release a new Witcher trilogy within six years, potentially starting with The Witcher 4 in 2027, but the timeline is ambitious given past delays and development challenges, especially with transitioning to Unreal Engine 5 and remaking the first game.
CD Projekt Red plans to release a trilogy of new Witcher games, starting with The Witcher 4, within six years, leveraging Unreal Engine 5 to shorten development times, though skepticism remains due to the company's history of delays and post-launch support challenges.