In a surprising move that only further emphasizes the expansion and accessibility of PlayStation’s gaming library, both the iconic God of War and Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection are making their debut on the CD Projekt platform, GOG. These major titles had previously established a presence on other popular PC platforms like Steam and the Epic Games Store over a year ago. Now, as they transition to GOG, fans are celebrating.
God of War, the pseudo-reboot of the best-selling PlayStation franchise, brought back a more mellow version of Kratos, this time alongside his son, Atreus. This chapter transported the Ghost of Sparta from Greece to ancient Scandinavia. It features the intricacies of a father-son relationship set against a backdrop of celestial warfare, mythical creatures, and divine conflicts are brilliantly depicted in this title. With stunning visuals and a deeply emotional narrative, the game promises an experience that tugs at the heartstrings of players.
Meanwhile, the Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection ensures that the exhilarating tales of Nathan Drake do not fade into gaming history. This collection combines the thrilling Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, offering gamers the chance to experience Drake’s thrilling escapades. The pair of games, celebrated for their cinematic storytelling and spectacular visuals, let players navigate exotic locales, unravel mysterious puzzles, and dive into intense firefights reminiscent of Hollywood action sequences.
GOG’s decision to welcome these groundbreaking titles to their roster has been described as a “pivotal moment” for the platform. The service, which stands apart for its dedication to offering DRM-free versions of games, allowing players to truly own the games they purchase, recognizes the demand from its community. Both games can now be wishlisted, and while their exact release dates remain undisclosed, their launch is anticipated to be by the end of the current year.
It’s commendable to observe Sony’s proactive approach in offering DRM-free versions of these famed titles. Given the stringent protection mechanisms usually associated with digital content, Sony’s departure from the norm has taken the internet by surprise.
Still, it’s worth questioning why PlayStation took so long to release these games on GOG. If piracy was such a concern, why didn’t it use DRM software for the Epic Games Store version of the said games? In any case, the increasing number of DRM-free releases is a sign of the changing times.
GOG places a strong emphasis on user ownership, earning itself plenty of fans over the years. Unlike competing online storefronts, GOG permits users to download offline installers, allowing gamers to retain a copy for themselves. This has helped GOG stand out against the Epic Games Store and Steam. Ownership-conscious players believe that GOG should be the default choice for gamers seeking maximum control over their digital collections.
As platforms and publishers embrace more open digital strategies, gamers around the world stand to benefit from the increased accessibility and ownership of their favorite titles.
Fingers crossed, it won’t take as long for Horizon Forbidden West: Complete Edition to be available on GOG once it’s on PC next year.
