GOG Showcase today: time, stream and what to expect

GOG Showcase airs for the first time today. The DRM-free PC storefront marks its 18th anniversary on November 5, 2026 with a dedicated presentation on new games, platform features and what it calls a new chapter.

Per VGC and Noisy Pixel, the stream starts around 19:00 CET / 18:00 UTC (10:00 PT / 13:00 ET). It lands on GOG's YouTube channel with subtitles planned in English, German, French and Polish.

When and where is the GOG Showcase?

This is GOG's first showcase. Since 2008 the store has sold DRM-free games and worked to keep older titles playable on modern PCs. A short teaser already hints that classics will be front and center.

What announcements are expected?

GOG has not published a game list. Expectations lean toward DRM-free classic re-releases and preservation tooling. On the community wishlist, Lionhead's Black and White leads with 138,473 votes; Silent Hill 1-2, Fable 2 and The Simpsons: Hit and Run are also frequent requests.

Licensing mazes can still block holy-grail titles, as GOG itself noted with Dune 2: Battle for Arrakis. The showcase is not guaranteed to be classics-only either; GOG's 'new chapter' line suggests store features will get airtime.

Why host a separate showcase?

In the shadow of Steam, Epic and console shows, the DRM-free niche wants a direct line to its audience. Offline installers and restored classics remain the pitch. Anything announced tonight still needs post-stream verification; right now we only have the teaser and press summaries.

For more PC catalog news, see our Epic Flotsam free-game story, Humble Choice November and recent Steam platform updates.

Tune into GOG's YouTube at showtime. If a long-requested re-release lands, we will follow up with a dedicated report. The 18th-anniversary showcase is also GOG planting its own stage.

After the stream, official lists usually appear on the GOG blog and store pages. A subtitled VOD should remain on YouTube for anyone who misses the live slot. Keep expectations measured and verify each reveal; licensing walls can still limit surprises.

GOG's pitch is still that purchased games can run without a forced always-online launcher. A preservation tool or Windows 11 compatibility pack could matter as much as a flashy AAA reveal. A Black and White return would rewrite the headline overnight.

Keep the official GOG blog open on a second screen. Social spoilers move fast; prices, language support and dates still need a primary source. DRM-free promises stop at licensing walls, so verify every slide.

After the show starts, we will round up the biggest reveals in follow-up stories. For now, set a reminder and turn on YouTube notifications.

PC already has Steam Next Fest and publisher shows; GOG's angle is catalog restoration. Listen for patch and compatibility notes, not only new SKUs.

The 18th-anniversary framing is emotional, but purchase decisions still hinge on price, languages and system requirements. Screenshot the slides and compare them to store pages afterward.

Evening streams reward notifications. Even if a VOD appears, live chat sometimes leaks extra context. Official blogs and social accounts usually post cleaned headlines within the first half hour.

Short version: GOG Showcase is on YouTube at showtime. Classics and platform notes are the brief — verify the list on the official blog.

Frequently asked questions

When is the GOG Showcase?

It streams on November 5, 2026 around 19:00 CET / 18:00 UTC (10:00 PT / 13:00 ET per Noisy Pixel).

What is expected?

New game announcements, platform features and a 'new chapter' for GOG's 18th anniversary. The teaser points at classics and DRM-free re-releases.

Where can you watch?

On GOG's YouTube channel, with subtitles planned in English, German, French and Polish.

Sources

• VGC: GOG announces first ever games showcase
• Noisy Pixel: GOG Showcase November 5
• GOG YouTube teaser