GOG apologizes for emailing people Nazi symbols

June 6, 2026 Terrence O’Brien

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Good ol' games? | Image: GOG

GOG sent a newsletter about the game The End of the Sun on June 5th that included symbols associated with the Nazi SS. The Steam competitor issued a statement attributing the inclusion to a "series of mistakes," including miscommunication with the German QA team, inconsistent font rendering, and being understaffed during a bank holiday, among other things.

The game is a fantasy title set in a universe based on Slavic mythology and culture. So GOG included Slavic runes in its email promoting the title, including the Sowilō symbol, which means "sun". According to one of GOG's multiple explanations, some platforms, including mobile phones, ren …

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