Classic Japanese corporations may come to appreciate the worth in distributing antiquated titles sans Digital Rights Management, according to GOG personnel, potentially leading to the release of coveted game Final Fantasy 7.
In a significant shift for the gaming industry, Japanese companies are beginning to recognise the value of releasing older titles without Digital Rights Management (DRM) for the purpose of game preservation. This trend has been spearheaded by GOG, a popular DRM-free games distribution site, who have made a number of moves towards promoting this cause.
One of the most highly requested games on GOG's Dreamlist is Final Fantasy 7, a renowned RPG developed by Square Enix. Despite its popularity, the game is not currently available on the platform. The barrier to this has historically been Japanese companies' reluctance towards DRM-free releases. However, this is starting to change.
GOG values the freedom of its users to play their games as they wish and for as long as they want. The company is actively working on games from the top of their Dreamlist, including Final Fantasy 7, in an effort to keep games alive and accessible. They believe that players should be able to enjoy legal and responsibly made games.
Recently, GOG has made certain games free-to-own as part of their commitment to game preservation. This includes a group of notable NSFW games, which have been made available for a limited time. The technical producer of GOG, Adam Ziołkowski, considers Final Fantasy 7 to be "the best game that was ever created." Senior business developer Marcin Paczyński also acknowledges that Final Fantasy 7 is one of the highest wishlisted games on GOG's Dreamlist.
GOG is hopeful that Final Fantasy 7 may be added to their library and released soon. The decision about the release of Final Fantasy 7 on GOG is ultimately in the hands of Square Enix. The growing trend among Japanese developers towards DRM-free gaming could potentially lead to the addition of Final Fantasy 7 to GOG's library.
The shift in approach by Japanese companies towards DRM-free releases is significant. GOG's action is a response to perceived "censorship in gaming," and it is hoped that this trend will continue to gain momentum, making more classic games available to a wider audience without the restrictions of DRM.
[1] Source: GOG's official statements and user reports.
- GOG's Dreamlist includes the highly requested game Final Fantasy 7, an iconic RPG developed by Square Enix.
- GOG values the freedom of its users and is working diligently to bring top-listed games like Final Fantasy 7 to their platform.
- The company has recently made certain games free-to-own as part of their commitment to game preservation, raising hopes for the addition of Final Fantasy 7.
- The decision regarding the release of Final Fantasy 7 on GOG remains with Square Enix, but the growing trend of DRM-free gaming among Japanese developers could influence this decision.
- The shift in Japanese companies' approach towards DRM-free releases is a significant development, aiming to make more classic games accessible to a wider audience without DRM restrictions.
- Adam Ziołkowski, GOG's technical producer, considers Final Fantasy 7 as "the best game that was ever created," emphasizing the anticipation surrounding its potential addition to GOG's library.
