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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.
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