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Blizzard's pulling of Warcraft I and II tests GOG's new Preservation Program

Blizzard wants players to forget about the original, offline Warcraft I & II titles, but GOG says it will preserve them for buyers, even if they’re not for sale.

So GOG is putting the Warcraft I & II Bundle on sale (discount code "MakeWarcraftLiveForever" for $2 off) and is letting folks know that if they buy it before December 13, they will keep access to it after the delisting, complete with offline installers. As noted at the Preservation Program's launch, for some titles, GOG does not have the rights to modify a game's build, and only its original developers can do so. Kevin is a senior technology reporter at Ars Technica, covering open-source software, PC gaming, home automation, repairability, e-bikes, and tech history.

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