preservation program

AppWizard
November 1, 2025
GOG's preservation program ensures that classic PC games run smoothly on Windows machines without significant changes to their original design. The program has expanded from 100 to 250 titles, including games like Splinter Cell, Resident Evil: HD Remaster, and Hitman: Codename 47. The complete Spore Collection is available for £2.29, while Splinter Cell is priced at £1. The Witcher series, particularly The Witcher 3, is on sale for £5, and XCOM 2 is offered at a 95% discount for £1.79, with the sale ending on November 5.
AppWizard
October 29, 2025
GOG has launched its annual Autumn Sale, running until November 4, featuring discounts on various PC games, including both contemporary hits and classic titles under the GOG Preservation Program. Notable discounts include Cyberpunk 2077 and its DLC, Silent Hill 2 remake at 50% off, and Disco Elysium - The Final Cut at 75% off. The 2016 reboot of Doom is available at an 80% discount, while Fallout: New Vegas Ultimate Edition, Spore Collection, and SimCity 3000 Unlimited are also discounted. The Preservation Program, established in 2024, aims to keep classic games playable on modern hardware, but GOG faces challenges in maintaining it, as noted by Marcin Paczynski, GOG’s senior business development manager.
AppWizard
October 28, 2025
GOG's Autumn Sale started on October 28 and runs until November 4, 2025, featuring over 4,000 discounted titles. Notable games include Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines, which is part of GOG's preservation program. Tron 2.0 is not included in this program. The sale includes various classic titles such as Cyberpunk 2077, Dungeon Keeper Gold, and The Witcher series.
AppWizard
October 17, 2025
GOG.com has successfully revived the original Resident Evil trilogy for PC, despite initial reluctance from Capcom, the franchise's creator. Marcin Paczynski, GOG’s senior business development manager, indicated that Capcom preferred their modern remakes and did not initially see the value in releasing the original versions. After persistent discussions, Capcom agreed to the project, leading to a positive reception with 94% positive reviews on GOG. Following this success, Capcom approved GOG's plans to release Dino Crisis and Dino Crisis 2, which launched in January. All titles have received enhancements for modern compatibility and are part of GOG’s Preservation Program to ensure their accessibility.
AppWizard
October 8, 2025
The original 1999 edition of System Shock 2 will be removed from Steam on October 10, 2025. Existing owners will retain access, but new players will not be able to purchase it as a standalone product. The original version is priced at approximately £7/€10 and often discounted during sales, while the remastered edition is priced at about £24/€29. The remaster has received positive reviews, including an 85% rating from PC Gamer. The original version remains available on GOG, currently on sale, and is part of the GOG Preservation Program.
AppWizard
September 4, 2025
GOG has released the Konami Collector’s Series: Castlevania & Contra as part of its PC Preservation Program. This collection includes three Castlevania titles and two Contra games, available for purchase on the GOG storefront. A limited-time launch sale offers the collection at a reduced price of .89 until September 11, 2025. The collection was first released for PC in 2002 and on GOG in September 2020. The games are compatible with Windows 10 and 11 PCs, support various controllers, and include local co-op gameplay for the Contra entries. Enhancements include support for additional controllers, a pause menu with volume and gamma options, a guide for accessing the hidden game Jackal, and quick save functionality. The complete game list features Castlevania, Castlevania II: Simon’s Quest, Castlevania III: Dracula’s Curse, Contra, Jackal, and Super C. GOG's Preservation Program has also expanded with titles like Heroes of Might and Magic 2: Gold and Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition, and encourages community voting for future preservation efforts.
AppWizard
July 13, 2025
GOG is supporting Neverwinter Nights 2 by including the original version in its preservation program ahead of the enhanced edition launch. Customers who purchased Neverwinter Nights 2 on GOG can receive a 15% loyalty discount on the remastered version, which can be combined with a 10% preorder discount. The game recently received an update addressing a long-standing black screen issue. The Enhanced Edition will be released on July 15, and the preorder discount will end on that day, after which the loyalty discount will decrease from 25% to 15%.
AppWizard
June 20, 2025
GOG has added Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition to its Preservation Program catalog for PC. The standalone game is priced at .99, while a bundle with the HD Collection of the first three games is available for .99. During a promotional sale until July 2, 2025, the standalone game is offered at .49, and the bundle at .84. The game features Nero as the main character and includes additional characters and modes. The GOG version is DRM-free, compatible with Windows 10 and 11, supports Cloud Saves, and includes all downloadable content. A trailer for the game is available. GOG has previously collaborated with Capcom on titles like Breath of Fire IV and the Dino Crisis series. Devil May Cry 4 is available on multiple platforms, while the Special Edition is specifically for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
AppWizard
June 19, 2025
GOG has introduced a donation feature that allows users to contribute extra funds during checkout, as part of its Preservation Program aimed at keeping classic games playable on modern hardware. This option is available for both vintage titles and new releases. The reception on Reddit has been largely positive, with users expressing enthusiasm and some already making donations. GOG is a subsidiary of CD Projekt, which reported profits exceeding 0 million in 2024.
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