GOG aims to reintroduce physical PC game editions

GOG is exploring the possibility of selling physical copies of PC games, a move intended to appeal to collectors and those concerned with game preservation. Marcin Paczynski, GOG’s senior manager of business development and partnerships, expressed this ambition in an interview with GamesRadar+, describing a vision where users could select titles from their digital library and order physical versions to be delivered to their homes.

However, Paczynski noted that implementing this is “very, very complicated.” The company currently lacks the necessary infrastructure for physical distribution, which would require significant investments in logistics and warehousing. Additionally, GOG would need to secure specific permissions and approvals from game publishers to manufacture and sell physical media.

As a preliminary step toward preservation, GOG has launched a program that provides 3D models and files for users to print and assemble original-style boxes for certain classic titles. This initiative aims to support the community's interest in physical media even as the industry moves toward a digital-only future.