Okay. When? I thought I was weird for buying Bioshock 2 specifically for a non-drm Classic version, but glancing over the forums it seems I'm not totally alone. So, do we have any kind of eta at all? A month? A year?

Just curious is all.

It could be any point from now until years later, unfortunately.

If the expectation is for GOG to post updates or a countdown of sorts - the most they'll do is either make an announcement when they get DRM-free builds of the originals live on the site or post a reply in the existing announcement thread.

Judging by how the return of Fallout EXTRAS went... With emphasis to them being EXTRAS and not a whole game...

Don't hold your breath.

Most probably, never itself is a solid candidate, among the possibilities with time-frames.

(too bad, though, i am more interested in the classics, plus my pc can run only those)

You're not alone. The classic versions seem way more stable for a lot of people, and I'll take not crashing and fewer bugs over barely 5% better textures or 4K support I don't need. I already own Bioshock 1 on Humble (Classic DRM-Free) and that's been 100% rock solid stable, and whilst I'm quite happy to rebuy it on GOG just to support GOG getting more older AAA's here, I'm also holding off buying them until they add the classics as I just have a gut feeling that the Classic versions being classed as mere "bonus" material means the "Classic will be added as a bonus to Remastered at a later time, with no additional cost" message isn't quite the 'guarantee' people think it is. (Doubly so since even the buggy Remastered Steam version has gone unpatched for almost a year...)

I've bought Bioshocks Disasters, oh, sorry - Remasters - only to get those classic versions. If they don't deliver, I'm going to demand my first refund here.

Just to fill you in, refund policies changed. Some time ago, not downloading the main game, had been enough for you to be entitled. Today, they refund you only if the product you purchased does not work on your machine and that, only after support tries to help you (and fails).

That's fine. Looking at system requirements, I'd be surprised if Remasters ran on my machine. :]

You 've got a point there! One i didn't see it coming! But i am not certain it is foolproof, since the requirements were public (and supposedly seen before purchasing)...

Well, considering how this site is (not) working after recent "update", I could as well see a couple of pink unicorns playing Rammstein on five-string banjos, instead. :>

Just opened a support ticket and told GOG that I either want an ETA for the classics or a full refund for both games. Since they simply did not deliver what was part of the deal I am quite sure refund won't be much of a problem. That's wrong. If you did not download the game you can simply withdraw from purchase within 30 days.

FROM GOGs ToS:
"d) Withdrawal Right: we give you the right to withdraw from a purchase of GOG content without charge and for any reason within 30 days after you bought that GOG content, IF it has not been downloaded, streamed, activated or used in any way before then. If any of those things happen then your withdrawal right is lost."

Correct. I bought both Bioshock's on launch day (17th Dec) but later had a strong feeling "at a later time" would end up like their Remaster bugfixes (people still waiting over a year, even on Steam). I deliberately didn't download either remaster whilst waiting, then applied for a refund for both games and got it through very quickly. I'll rebuy only if and when the Classic versions are added.

If you haven't downloaded the Remasters you're virtually guaranteed a refund within 30 days (Wed 16th Jan for those who bought on 17th Dec launch day). If you leave it later than 30 days though, there is absolutely zero guarantee you'll get a refund simply because the promised Classic versions are both classed as "bonus material" and not the 'main' game being sold. Whether GOG gives an optional post-30 day refund if the Classics never materialize remains to be seen, but it's certainly not guaranteed and a gamble for those who want to try and wait it out.

Thanks. With all things changing lately (and changing fast), i could never possibly keep track of details and whatnot. Nice knowing something for certain.

Legally you are more or less correct - however since the so called "bonus material" is part of the whole deal and it is clearly advertized as such I am pretty sure GOG would have a hard time to refuse refunds.

while i am part of the people here waiting, this isn't something i am going to refund. i am happy with the remaster. that is what i paid for. but i do want the classics more. i also recognise this could be months or years away. again, i am happy with the wait time. gog clearly mentioned it and i am happy to do so :)

I do have to ask why y'all bought this already rather than just wait until after the original versions came out. Afraid the price is going to go up?