GOG, the popular PC game retailer, has announced its intention to preserve at least 500 classic PC games by the end of 2025 as part of a new preservation programme. According to Marcin Paczyński, GOG’s senior business development manager, this initiative focuses on actively preserving these titles even when their publishers or developers are no longer supporting them.
Key Points:
- Goals: Preserve at least 500 classic PC games by the end of 2025.
- Unique Aspects: Unlike previous efforts, GOG is committed to long-term preservation and actively addressing issues faced by these titles.
- Selection Process: Games will be selected based on historical importance, fan demand, and compatibility with modern operating systems like Windows 10 or 11.
- Iconic Titles Included: Some very iconic and long-requested games are expected to be part of the programme.
What classic PC games would you like to see preserved through GOG’s new programme?
GOG launched in 2008 (when windows vista was current), some of the titles added to the catalog over the years will have problems with modern operating systems, hardware, drivers, etc.
Anything they add to the preservation program has confirmed comparability with Windows 10/11 and popular hardware currently in use. There is an element of housekeeping here that goes beyond simple PR.