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This paper examines the intersection of game preservation, digital rights management (DRM), and software distribution through the lens of Solasta: Crown of the Magister , specifically focusing on the v1.5.9.7 GOG repack distribution. As the gaming industry shifts toward live-service models and platform-locked ecosystems, the role of third-party archival and "repacking" has become a contentious yet critical component of digital preservation. This study analyzes the technical significance of the v1.5.9.7 build, the necessity of DRM-free archives in the context of platform mortality, and the ethical implications of repack culture within the gaming ecosystem.
