GOG Lets You Print Big Box PC Packaging for Classic Games

GOG's Preservation Program now offers printable big-box PC packaging, starting with Star Trek, Armikrog, Descent, Hitman: Codename 47, and Myst.

Ever stare at your digital game library and wish you had something to actually put on a shelf? Well, GOG might just have your back.

GOG has added printable big-box PC packaging files to its Preservation Program, letting you turn select digital games into physical-looking releases for your collection. The first batch includes Star Trek, Armikrog, Descent, Hitman: Codename 47, and Myst. That's right, you can now print out box art and packaging for some genuine classics and give your shelf that old-school retail vibe.

If you grew up with PC gaming in the 90s, you know the deal. Big box releases were the standard, and there was something special about holding that chunky cardboard in your hands. Manuals, maps, feelies, the whole package. Digital storefronts made things convenient, but they also stripped away that tangible connection to your games. GOG's Preservation Program has been working to keep classic games alive and accessible, and this packaging initiative is a neat extension of that mission.

Now, to be clear, this isn't GOG shipping you a physical product. You're getting printable files that you can use to create your own packaging. Think of it as DIY box art for the digital age. Whether you go full archival quality or just print something to stick on a shelf, the choice is yours. The lineup is small for now, but it's a start, and it covers a nice range of titles. Star Trek and Myst are legendary adventure games, Descent is a beloved 6DOF shooter, Hitman: Codename 47 kicked off a massive franchise, and Armikrog is a charming stop-motion adventure from some of the minds behind Earthworm Jim and The Neverhood.

It's a fun idea that speaks directly to collectors and preservation-minded players. Physical media isn't dead, and there's clearly an appetite for it. GOG seems to understand that some of us want more than just a download sitting in a launcher. We want something we can display, something that feels real. This move won't replace actual big box releases from back in the day, but it's a cool way to bridge the gap between digital convenience and physical nostalgia.

So, if you've got a printer and a shelf that could use some classic PC game energy, this might be worth checking out. The files are part of GOG's Preservation Program, and the initial selection gives you a few solid options to start with. Who knows what games might get the printable treatment next?

Will you be printing out any of these boxes for your collection? What classic game would you want to see get the big box treatment next? Let us know in the comments.