GOG.com adds Japanese Yen support for PC game purchases

Digital PC game distribution platform GOG.com has introduced support for Japanese Yen (JPY) for price display and transactions. Previously, users in Japan primarily purchased games in US Dollars, which often required manual currency conversion and could incur additional foreign transaction fees from credit card providers.

While the update allows for more transparent pricing, some titles remain more expensive on GOG.com compared to Steam. For example, the remake of ‘Silent Hill 2’ is priced higher on GOG.com than on Steam, whereas titles like ‘Baldur’s Gate 3’ show comparable or slightly lower pricing on the platform.

GOG.com distinguishes itself through its DRM-free model and the ‘GOG Preservation Program,’ which focuses on making classic titles like ‘SWAT 4’ and ‘Theme Park’ playable on modern Windows systems. The platform is currently owned by Michał Kiciński following a private acquisition from CD PROJEKT Group.