Ethan Crossfield 
Game Informer has opened print subscriptions to readers outside the United States, ending one of the biggest limitations facing the magazine since its return from a short sabbatical in 2025. Readers in Canada, the United Kingdom, across Europe, and additional international regions can now order physical copies, giving the publication a broader reach just before a significant anniversary issue.
What happened
International access to Game Informer's print subscription service is now available. The expansion follows repeated reader interest in obtaining the magazine outside the United States, a request the publication says it has received frequently since returning in 2025.
The announcement confirms that the service now extends to Canada, the United Kingdom, countries across Europe, and other locations outside the U.S. The source announcement does not provide subscription prices or reproduce a complete country-by-country list, so availability should be checked through the official subscription process before ordering.
This is a notable change for readers who previously could not easily receive the physical magazine. Instead of limiting the print edition to its domestic audience, Game Informer is now positioning the subscription as an option for readers across the globe.
Why it matters
The timing gives the expansion an immediate incentive: the next issue will celebrate Game Informer's 35th anniversary. That edition is set to include a feature focused on many of the magazine's favorite covers from its history, with commentary from people involved in creating the associated games, the artists who illustrated the covers, and editors who worked on different issues.
Every copy will also include an exclusive 35th Anniversary Game Informer poster. The publication has additionally teased a game-themed cover, although the title has not yet been revealed.
For longtime readers, the anniversary issue offers a retrospective look at the magazine through its cover history and the perspectives of contributors from different periods. For new international subscribers, it provides a prominent first issue to receive as the service expands beyond the American market.
What to watch next
The most immediate development is the reveal of the game appearing on the anniversary issue's cover. Game Informer has confirmed that the announcement is coming soon, but no further details are available yet.
Readers should also verify whether their country is supported before completing a subscription, since the announcement describes broad international availability without listing every eligible market in the supplied information. The practical decision for prospective subscribers is whether to sign up in time to receive the 35th anniversary edition and its accompanying poster.
More broadly, the subscription expansion will show how effectively Game Informer can serve readers beyond the United States after its 2025 return. The announcement establishes the opportunity, while future issues will demonstrate how the international print offering develops.
Key takeaways for readers
- Print subscriptions are no longer limited to the United States.
- Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, and other international regions are included in the expansion.
- The next issue is Game Informer's 35th anniversary edition.
- The anniversary issue will include an exclusive Game Informer poster.
- The game featured on the anniversary cover has not been revealed yet.
Expert View
Opening print subscriptions internationally is a meaningful move because it answers a longstanding reader request with a timely flagship issue. The anniversary edition gives overseas readers an immediate reason to subscribe, while the poster and cover reveal add value beyond the regular magazine. The larger test will be consistency: if Game Informer can maintain reliable international availability, this expansion could turn renewed reader interest into a durable global audience.
