GOG Patrons: Empowering Game Preservation and Community Engagement

GOG Patrons is a dedicated community of gamers who actively fund the restoration of classic titles and shape the future of the platform’s preservation efforts. With the support of these patrons, GOG has successfully revived over 200 games, maintaining them as DRM‑free, Windows‑compatible offerings that honor the original developer’s vision. ### The Threat to Yesterday’s Classics Every year, a growing number of iconic games disappear from public access because: - **Obsolete systems** make them unplayable on modern hardware. - **Lost source code** and corrupted assets hinder faithful recreation. - **Expired licenses** place rights in legal limbo, preventing re‑releases. These losses erase pieces of our shared cultural history. ### Our Mission: Restoration and Accessibility For nearly twenty years, GOG has devoted resources to “ rescue, test, and adapt” classic games for contemporary operating systems. The result is a catalog of titles that: - Run natively on Windows 10 and 11. - Feature expanded rendering options and fixed GPU performance. - Support controller hot‑plugging and cloud saves. One notable milestone was the 2024 re‑release of the original Resident Evil trilogy, after a 28-year absence from official digital distribution. More than 20,000 games are slated for future preservation on the GOG Dreamlist. ### How Patrons Make a Difference Patrons help accelerate game restoration, deepen feature support, and build a robust platform for classic titles. Their contributions fund: 1. **Faster restoration workflows**—expanding teams and tooling. 2. **Enhanced preservation scope**—better mod support, localized versions, and quality‑of‑life improvements. 3. **An evolution hub**—a community‑driven home where classics can grow with ongoing updates. ### Testimonials - *“Thank you, GOG, for bringing Alpha Protocol back. It’s why I stay loyal to your platform, ensuring gems survive for future generations.” – ARealHero_* - *“Breath of Fire IV is finally available again; I’m overwhelmed. Thank you for making this possible for me and countless fans.” – Xavelrie* - *“Resident Evil 1‑3 finally exist on a modern platform—I’ve dreamt of owning them since I started digital gaming.” – FurryThales* ### Patron Perks Patrons receive a suite of exclusive benefits: - **Discord community** for discussion, sharing, and collaboration. - **Voting rights** in the Preservation Program, influencing which titles become priorities. - **Public credit** on game pages where their support made a difference. - **Behind‑the‑scenes content**—video Q&As, restoration process insights, and more. - **Patron badge** on forums and profiles. Patron contributions are flexible; monthly pledges are fully refundable. --- **Join today** and help keep gaming history alive—your support restores classics faster, deepens preservation, and creates the ultimate platform for future generations to experience cherished games.