# GOG offline for PHP security fix

> GOG shuts down for hours to patch PHP security flaws.
- Title: GOG offline for PHP security fix · PC Gamer | Shortify
- Summary: GOG shuts down for hours to patch PHP security flaws. GOG temporarily closes its site and launcher due to PHP security vulnerabilities requiring urgent fixes.
- Keywords: gog, php, security, maintenance, outage, web, offline, fix, PC Gamer
- Source: PC Gamer — https://pcgamer.com/software/security/gog-taken-offline-for-maintenance-in-wake-of-php-security-emergency
- Published: 2026-10-21T16:20:08+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: gog, php, security, maintenance, outage, web
## GOG site offline
GOG announced its site and launcher will be offline for a couple of hours for maintenance.

> We're temporarily taking gog offline for maintenance for a couple of hours. gog galaxy will also be offline during this time. we apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience!
## PHP security emergency
Critical php vulnerabilities caused major websites and services to go offline as a precaution.
## Other outages reported
Finland government and final fantasy 14 login servers also went offline during the security emergency.
## Key takeaway

GOG temporarily closes its site and launcher due to PHP security vulnerabilities requiring urgent fixes.