I’m ashamed to admit that, until recently, I didn’t realize that CD Projekt was behind the Good Old Game distribution platform. Of all the video game PC clients out there, Steam is undoubtedly the head honcho, but GOG is a great alternative, especially when it comes to retro releases.
However, there’s something you need to be aware of. As outlined in a section on the GOG.com support page, the platform will begin removing Cloud Save files from its servers after August 31. Everyone who has an account is encouraged to review their own files if they don’t want to lose any data.
However, it’s only going to be on saves that exceed the “default allocation limit” of 200MB per game. But it’s in your best interest to see what – if anything – you’re happy to delete from the servers in order to stay within the storage cap.
Why’s this happening?
According to the article, GOG is limiting cloud space to take into consideration the growing demand for storage in this modern gaming era. The message says that such measures being put into place after August are to “ensure that all players have access to sufficient and manageable space for their game progress” and that the company can “keep the associated costs under control.”
If you absolutely want to make sure you don’t lose any save data from the GOG cloud service, this page will give you a quick lowdown on how to back up files through the GOG GALAXY app. Once the time comes, data will be deleted from the servers, starting with unnecessary files, such as “things that are not at all related to your game, but have found their way into the Cloud Save folder.”
However, save files that are stored “locally on your computer” will not be deleted. In short: if you have a GOG account – especially if you use GALAXY – make sure you review the games on your account to make sure they’re within the 200MB limit.
