GOG Allows Game Library Transfers with Court Order
While most digital platforms restrict account transfers, GOG offers a legal pathway for bequeathing game libraries.
- GOG requires a court order to transfer a deceased user's game account to a relative.
- Most digital platforms, including Steam, do not permit the transfer of game accounts.
- GOG's DRM-free policy enables easier preservation of games on external drives.
- Legal ambiguities complicate the transfer of digital game libraries after death.
- GOG's approach reflects broader challenges in digital content ownership and preservation.