Original Warcraft Games Will Be Preserved on GOG After Blizzard Delists Them

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Original Warcraft Games Will Be Preserved on GOG After Blizzard Delists Them

As a seasoned gamer with decades of gaming history under my belt, I can’t help but feel a tinge of nostalgia upon hearing about the impending delisting of Warcraft I and II from GOG. These games were integral parts of my youth, and their DRM-free availability on this platform was a testament to GOG’s commitment to preserving gaming history.

On their official site, GOG has revealed that they will remove “Warcraft I” and “Warcraft II” from their platform by December 13rd, following a request made by Blizzard Entertainment.

As a passionate gamer, I’d say GOG, once known as Good Old Games, is like a treasure trove for us old-school gamers. Owned by CD Projekt, it functions much like Steam but with a twist – it offers DRM-free versions of classic games that we love. Lately, they’ve taken things up a notch with the GOG preservation Program, ensuring that even those older titles that might have been forgotten by their original developers can still be enjoyed on our modern PCs.

The GOG Preservation Program follows three tenants:

  1. This game will work on current and future most popular Windows PC configurations. DRM-free.
  2. This is the best version of this game you can buy on any PC platform.
  3. We are the only platform to provide tech support for the games we sell. If some issues with the game appear, our Tech Support will help you solve them.

This software is currently undergoing speedy testing using both ‘Warcraft I’ and ‘Warcraft II’, which will soon be discontinued from the platform. Until December 13th, you can acquire these ‘Warcraft’ titles on GOG at a discounted price of $2 with the promotion “Make Warcraft Live Forever.

GOG Promises Continued Support of the Original Warcraft Titles

Original Warcraft Games Will Be Preserved on GOG After Blizzard Delists Them

The Warcraft series has been quite active lately. To mark the franchise’s 30th anniversary, Blizzard unveiled plans to update the original games. These updates are actually part of the Warcraft Remastered Battle Chest, which can be purchased through Battle.Net, not platforms like GOG.

It’s clear that the removal of the original games from GOG is linked to the release of the Remastered Battle Chest. However, GOG assures its customers that they will be able to play their original games without any problems.

At GOG, we hold the conviction that games should endure eternally. This isn’t just about preservation but also making sure they continue to thrive, remain accessible, up-to-date, and enjoyable on contemporary systems. We take immense pride in our work on

In addition to this update, we’re excited to share an additional aspect of our recently unveiled Preservation Program: Once a game becomes part of the program, we guarantee its continued compatibility, even if it gets removed from the store. This ensures that those who own these games can continue enjoying a smooth gaming experience and can rely on technical support for them. We also take into account any potential changes in Windows operating system that could affect game playability.

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2024-12-02 22:38