By Sagar V. Mankar Amazon Luna, the cloud gaming platform from the e-commerce giant, is making waves in the gaming industry with its latest expansion.
With new countries added to its service area and a fresh partnership with GOG Game Store, Luna is set to offer an even more diverse gaming experience.
Let’s dive into the details
Which Countries Now Have Access to Amazon Luna?
Amazon Luna is expanding its reach across Europe. The cloud gaming service is now officially available in:
- Austria
- The Netherlands
- Poland
This makes the service is currently available in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Poland, Austria, and the Netherlands, with plans to expand globally in the coming years.
Partnership with GOG to Bring DRM-free Games to Luna
What is GOG?
Started in 2008, GOG (Good Old Games) is a digital distribution platform that is renowned for its vast collection of classic and retro games, ranging from iconic titles from the ’90s and early 2000s to beloved cult favorites.
It works on DRM-Free Philosophy which means it is free from any Digital Rights Management (DRM) restrictions. This ensures that gamers have complete ownership and control over the games they purchase, allowing them to install, backup, and play their games without any limitations or online authentication/key requirements.
In addition to classic titles, GOG also supports and promotes indie games from smaller studios and independent developers, providing them with a platform to reach a wider audience and distribute their DRM-free games.
While GOG initially focused on PC games, they have since expanded their offerings to include games for macOS and Linux, catering to a broader range of gamers and operating systems.
As it is a wholly owned subsidiary of CD Projekt based in Warsaw, Poland, major AAA releases from CD Projekt Red like The Witcher 3 and Cyberpunk 2077 are available DRM-free on the platform.
What Does the GOG and Amazon Luna Partnership Entail?
In March, GOG announced a partnership with Luna bringing more than 40 beloved titles to the cloud gaming platform.
Some of the popular games now available on Luna:
- Stardew Valley
- Hollow Knight
- Cuphead
- TombRaiderRemastered
- The Witcher 2
These critically acclaimed indie games are just the tip of the iceberg as Amazon promised to bring many more GOG titles in the coming months.
In celebration of this partnership, you can enjoy discounts of up to 85% on select games from the GOG game store, starting now until July 11, as part of the GOG Summer Sale.
How Can I Play GOG Games on Amazon Luna?
For Luna+ subscribers and Amazon Prime members, accessing GOG titles is straightforward. Users can purchase select games from the GOG store and play them on any Luna-compatible device.
Additionally, gamers who already own GOG titles can link their GOG account to Luna (similar to Epic, Ubisoft, Twitch, and Discord accounts) to play their existing games.
To link accounts, users need to:
- Go to Settings on the Luna platform.
- Click the Account Linking tab.
- Select Link Account or Create Account.
- Follow the prompts to link or create a GOG account.
Once linked, compatible GOG games will appear in the Luna library, ready for play.
Luna also allows you to choose from multiple subscription models including Luna+ which comes at $10 a month offering standard 1080p, 60fps gameplay.
What Devices Support Amazon Luna?
One of the beauties of cloud gaming is the ability to play on various devices from web browsers, mobile devices, to low-end PCs.
Amazon Luna supports a wide range of platforms, including:
- Fire TV
- Fire Tablets
- Select Samsung and LG smart TVs
- iOS and Android mobile devices
- Desktop devices (PC, MacBook, Chromebook)
Additionally, Luna supports Bluetooth controllers, enabling gamers to use Xbox or PlayStation controllers, or the traditional mouse and keyboard setup.
This versatility means you can enjoy your favorite GOG games on the big screen, on the go, or at your desk – the choice is yours!