Heroic Games Launcher 2.21.0 "Loki" shipped on April 22 with a new joystick-first fullscreen mode, a GOG deals page, GOG achievements on game pages, SteamGridDB cover picking, and a native Windows Arm64 build. The release also refreshes the Wine manager and updates Electron to 41.1.1.
GOG has added DOOM Eternal with an offline-play path that does not require a BethesdaNet account, giving PC players a DRM-free storefront option.
PC Gamer reports that New Blood CEO Dave Oshry has recommitted to GOG after publicly questioning the storefront’s long-term health, promising broader parity that includes sales, demos, one-click mods, and day-and-date launches.
In a March 19 update, the OpenTTD team said its Steam and GOG changes were not the result of Atari pressure. New users on those storefronts will need to buy Transport Tycoon Deluxe first, while OpenTTD remains free on the project's official website.
An updated version of the legendary 1997 JRPG FINAL FANTASY VII is now available on Steam, with a DRM-free edition also launching simultaneously on GOG.
GOG has reaffirmed its commitment to keeping old games alive and accessible, calling on gamers who actually care about preservation to actively back the platform's mission.