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GOG Calls on Players to Back DRM-Free Preservation After Oshry’s Warning

The storefront urges DRM-free purchases, Dreamlist votes, and Patron backing to counter its small sales share beside Steam.

Overview

  • New Blood CEO Dave Oshry praised GOG’s restoration and mod support but questioned its longevity, estimating sales at 1–5% of Steam.
  • GOG responded on X agreeing that preservation only works if players care and urged users to buy DRM-free, vote on the Dreamlist, and join GOG Patrons.
  • The company reiterated its nearly 20-year mission to keep original PC games running on modern systems and accessible without DRM.
  • Under new owner Michał Kiciński, GOG is leaning into community funding through its Patrons program, reported at about €5 per month with voting and community perks.
  • GOG signaled openness to carefully using recent AI tools with human oversight to accelerate preservation work.