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GOG Patrons is a community of like-minded gamers who fund games restoration and want to actively shape its future

The Games that shaped you are disappearing

Remember those games that changed how you think about gaming?
Games crafted with passion, not by committee?

Every year, more of them vanish forever – and with them, a piece of who we are.

Obsolete systems

Old games often can’t run on today’s computers. Without fixes, updates, or legal emulation, they’re left unplayable.

Lost source code

The original files and assets are often lost or damaged, making faithful restoration nearly impossible.

Expired Licenses

Rights expire or vanish in legal limbo, preventing beloved games from ever being re-released.

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We made fixing this problem our mission.

For nearly two decades, we’ve brought forgotten classics back to life - testing, fixing, and adapting them for modern systems.

Because of this, millions of gamers can enjoy games from the '90s and '00s again.

200+

Games that will be playable forever.
Always DRM-free.

Some games disappeared for decades before we revived them

1996

Resident Evil physical launch

2000 - 2023

Not available in official digital distribution

2024 - now

Resident Evil 1, 2 & 3 re-released on GOG

Resident Evil game cover showing the classic survival horror game

Revived and improved:

Verified Windows 10/11 compatibility

Expanded rendering option settings

Hotplugging support for controllers

Cloud saves and rendering

Plus, there are over 20,000 games on our Dreamlist waiting to be brought to GOG – and eventually into our Preservation Program

Together, we can scale and accelerate this ongoing effort to keep gaming history alive.

With more Patrons, we can go further.

1

Restore more games faster

Expand our restoration teams and tools to bring more classics back to modern systems – safely, legally, and sooner.

2

Go deeper on enhancing

Support more mods integrations, better compatibility, localization, and new quality-of-life features.

3

Build the ultimate classics platform

Create a home where restored games can evolve – with features that respect their legacy and invite the community to help maintain and enhance them for future generations.

Alpha Protocol cover

“I just want to say Thank you GOG for bringing this game back. It's things like this why I adore this platform. It helps retain my faith in the gaming industry that a group exists to ensure gems like Alpha Protocol can be enjoyed by future generations.” – ARealHero_

Breath of Fire IV cover

“Thank you so much. I could cry. My favorite game ever made [Breath of Fire IV], finally available again after so long. Only days away from my wedding, feels like a dream come true. Sincerely, thank you for bringing this game back, for me, for many other fans, and the countless people who can now experience the game.” – Xavelrie

Resident Evil 1/2/3 covers

“One of the community's most requested games (or rather, set of games) has finally been fulfilled. Thank you, GOG, and thank you, Capcom! Since the beginning of my journey with digital gaming platforms, I have dreamed of owning Resident Evil 1, 2, and 3 on some kind of platform, and now I can.” – FurryThales

Dino Crisis cover

“Thank you GOG! I never played the original Dino Crisis since I have never had any console, but I've always heard that Dino Crisis is a must play for any gamer. GOG did such a good job giving us the opportunity to experience this on PC.” – Tomas_Casas

As a GOG Patron you will get access to...

Exclusive Discord Community

Exclusive Discord community

Connect with classic gaming fans who collect, play, and preserve the games they love.

Vote on Preservation Program Priorities

Vote on Preservation Program priorities

Help decide which games we should focus on.

Get Credited for Your Support

Get credited for your support

Your nickname will appear on the game pages of titles you help preserve.

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Behind-the-Scenes content

Exclusive videos, Q&As, inside looks at game restoration, preservation, and more!

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Exclusive Discord community

Credit on games you help preserve

Vote on restoration priorities

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