PC gaming storefront Good Old Games (GOG) took a shot at PlayStation on social media by declaring that gamers do not need a storefront's permission to play any purchased games. GOG's message came days after PlayStation announced its intention to shift away from physical game discs by January 2028.

GOG Takes a Swipe at PlayStation's Move Away from Physical Media

With the gaming industry at large criticizing Sony's move toward digital exclusivity, GOG followed suit. Despite being a digital PC storefront, it stated on social media that users can download the offline installer for any games on the GOG platform and save the data to a disc format of their choice as a way to keep a copy. GOG reaffirmed its anti-DRM policy by stating that gamers should not need any storefront's permission to play any games, along with the ability to back up and store games as users see fit. Although Steam is the largest PC gaming storefront by most metrics, GOG has carved a niche by being one of the most reliable storefronts for obtaining classic and modern PC titles across multiple genres.