GOG Platform Urges Gamers to Support Preservation of Old Games with Their Rubles
The GOG platform has once again reminded everyone of its mission: to preserve classic games and sell them without DRM protection. The company stated directly: preservation only works when people care. And if gamers truly want to own digital copies and see old releases in their original form, they should support such projects with their hard-earned rubles.
After CD Projekt co-founder Michał Kiciński bought the platform outright, GOG has become even more vocal about its independence and "true ownership" of games. The company emphasizes that even niche projects from the past deserve to live on modern systems. To achieve this, the team is ready to use new technologies, including AI, but only under the supervision of specialists.
The future of video game preservation depends on gamers who give a damn.
We appreciate Dave’s honesty, and he’s right about one thing: game preservation only works if people care.
GOG was built to make sure the games that shaped us live forever. And with the support of our community, we’ve been doing exactly that for almost 20 years.
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The reason for this latest appeal was praise from Dave Oshry, head of New Blood Interactive, in an interview with RPG Site. He acknowledged GOG's contribution to preserving the industry's heritage but added that in terms of convenience, the service lags behind Valve and its Steam store. According to Oshry, an idea alone is not enough—the platform needs enough people who genuinely care about its future.
GOG did not argue with the criticism and used the moment to address its audience. The company urged people to buy DRM-free versions, vote for projects in the Dreamlist, and support the GOG Patrons initiative. The latter allows for direct funding of classic game restoration.
The team takes old releases and adapts them for modern PCs: improving rendering, adding controller support, and cloud saves. A Patrons subscription costs 5 euros per month. Participants get access to a private Discord community, can influence restoration priorities, and view behind-the-scenes materials. GOG hopes that it is precisely such enthusiasts who will help the platform continue its fight to preserve gaming history.