Digital storefront GOG has pointed out that PC gamers can create their own physical backups of games purchased through its platform, a move that comes as Sony prepares to cease game disc production. In a statement shared on X, GOG emphasized that its DRM-free installers allow users to download games and save them to discs, ensuring perpetual ownership.
"Download the offline installer of any of your games on GOG, save it to a disc and it's yours forever," GOG stated. "You don't need a storefront's permission to play what you bought."
While many modern PCs lack optical drives, GOG suggests that users interested in game preservation, or simply securing their purchases against platform changes, may still have an optical drive or an external one available. Alternatively, games can be backed up to USB flash drives or external SSDs, though GOG notes this may diminish the tactile satisfaction of physical media.
For those new to creating their own physical backups, the process involves downloading the offline installers from GOG game pages and burning them onto a disc like any other file. Multiple games can be stored on a single disc. More advanced users can explore methods for automatic installations and multi-disc support, with resources available from content creators like YouTuber Archades Games.