GOG explores bringing boxed PC games back

Technology · First reported 1 Nov, 11:20 · Updated 11:22

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GOG is considering a service that would let customers order physical copies of games from their digital libraries, but logistics, storage and publisher approval remain obstacles. The company is also working on 3D models and printable box art for classic big-box games.

GOG is exploring a service for ordering physical copies of games from customers’ digital libraries; it has not yet found a way to make the idea work.
The proposal would require a separate operation for logistics and storage, as well as additional publisher approval.
For now, GOG is pursuing 3D models and printable box art for classic big-box games.

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Key facts

Proposed service: Customers could order physical copies of games from their GOG digital libraries.
Stated hurdles: GOG would need logistics and storage operations and additional publisher approval.
Current initiative: GOG is working on 3D models and printable box art for classic big-box PC games.
Sony announcement mentioned: The article says Sony announced in July that it would stop producing physical discs for new PlayStation games from January 2028.