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GOG’s new preservation program intends to keep classic games playable ‘forever’


“[Games] must stay accessible, playable, and alive.”

“If a game is part of the Preservation Program, it means that we commit our own resources to maintaining its compatibility with modern and future systems,” the announcement blog reads. The program is launching with 100 games including Diablo, System Shock 2, and Resident Evil 1-3, with GOG planning to add emore titles in the coming months. “expect it to work on current and future popular PC configurations” “be sure that this version is the best and most complete available anywhere, including compatibility, manuals, and other bonus content, but also DLCs and even features that are missing in other editions” “access GOG’s Tech Support if you encounter technical issues with running the game” “as with all titles in our catalog, always keep access to their offline installers, granting you the power to safeguard them how you want”

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