GOG Wants You To Make Your Own Physical Games
Digital storefront GOG.com has responded to growing concerns about digital game libraries by publishing a tutorial encouraging players to physically preserve their digital purchases. The move comes in the wake of Sony’s announcement that PlayStation disc production will end by 2028, sparking widespread frustration among gamers about the shift toward digital-only gaming.
GOG’s solution is straightforward: players can download offline installers of games purchased through the platform, save them to physical media like discs or drives, and retain permanent ownership. As the company stated in an X post, “Download the offline installer of any of your games on GOG, save it to a disc, and it’s yours forever. You don’t need a storefront’s permission to play what you bought.”
The message positions GOG as an alternative to platforms with stricter digital distribution models, emphasizing consumer autonomy and long-term access rights. However, the approach has limitations—not all games are available as offline installers, and physical preservation requires effort and storage considerations that casual gamers may find inconvenient.