GOG Doubles Down on Game Preservation, Calls for Community Support

The Fight for Game Preservation

GOG has reaffirmed its commitment to keeping old games alive and accessible, issuing a blunt rallying cry: "game preservation only works if people care." The DRM-free storefront is calling on the gaming community to actively support its mission of saving titles from digital oblivion.

GOG's Unique Position

Unlike Steam and most other storefronts, GOG operates on a strictly DRM-free model — every game purchased can be downloaded, stored, and played indefinitely, even without an internet connection. The platform has long championed legacy titles, updating classic DOS and Windows 95-era games to run on modern operating systems and refusing to remove purchases even when publishers pull titles from sale.

Why Community Support Matters

Despite its noble mission, GOG faces real commercial challenges. With a significantly smaller market share compared to Steam, the platform's ability to continue preservation efforts hinges on players choosing to buy through GOG. The platform emphasizes that every purchase is effectively a direct vote for game preservation — the revenue sustains the infrastructure needed to keep classic games running.

The Growing Crisis of Digital Games

The stakes couldn't be higher: countless games have already been lost to digital oblivion — taken off sale due to expired licenses, server shutdowns, or publisher decisions. As gaming increasingly shifts toward digital distribution and live service models, the permanent availability of titles is far from guaranteed. GOG's preservation push comes at a critical moment, and for anyone who believes gaming history is worth saving, supporting the platform is one of the most tangible ways to help.