LimboandInsideare being delisted fromGOGon July 17.GOGis thus set to lose multiple hall-of-fame puzzle platformers in a single day.
Developed by Danish indie studio Playdead,LimboandInsideare puzzle platformers originally released in 2010 and 2016, respectively. Both are characterized by an eerie atmosphere,minimalist storytelling flirting with horror, and a subdued color palette used to convey a sense of isolation and unease. Each was widely celebrated by fans and critics alike, and is regarded as the equivalent of required reading for anyone partial to puzzle platformers.
While bothInsideandLimboare some of themost ported video gamesof the 2010s, their overall availability is about to take a minor hit later this month, as both are about to leave GOG. This was recentlyconfirmedby a representative of the CD Projekt-owned digital storefront, who revealed that Playdead’s critically acclaimed puzzle platformers are leaving the platform on Thursday, July 17. The dual-delisting is scheduled for 6am PDT / 9am EDT / 3pm CEST.
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The circumstances surrounding the upcoming removals have not been officially disclosed as of yet. Looking at the broader context, it is not uncommon forgames to be delisted from GOG. Although this typically involves classic titles rather than contemporary ones, the underlying reasons are often similar, most commonly involving expiring licenses or changes in publishing rights, with new rights holders opting not to distribute their products through GOG.
Inside Drops to Its Lowest-Ever GOG Price
As is often the case with soon-to-be-delisted titles, GOG has discountedInsideby 90% in the run-up to its removal. Thanks to the recently introduced deal, thecritically acclaimed puzzle platformercan currently be picked up for just $1.99, which matches its lowest-ever price on the digital storefront. The limited-time deal is listed as running until July 18, a day after GOG claimedInsidewill be removed from its catalog.Limbo, however, hasn’t yet been treated to any kind of discount following the news of its delisting being imminent. It’s thus currently being offered at its full retail price of $9.99.
Since the circumstances surrounding the upcoming removals remain unclear, it is also uncertain whether they are intended to be permanent. Historically, there is precedent for titles being pulled from GOG and later returning.Ultimate Underworld 1+2andRequiem: Avenging Angelfollowed such a pattern in recent years. WhileLimboandInsideare away from GOG, PC users will still be able to purchase them via Steam and the Epic Games Store. Both are also available on the Mac App Store for macOS desktops.
