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by George Whittaker

After years of requests from the Linux gaming community, GOG has officially confirmed that it is developing native Linux support for the GOG Galaxy launcher. The announcement marks one of the biggest shifts in the company's history and signals a stronger commitment to Linux as a first-class gaming platform. While GOG has offered DRM-free Linux game downloads since 2014, its Galaxy launcher has remained exclusive to Windows and macOS—until now.

Although the company has not announced a release date, GOG says Linux has become a major area of investment, with development already underway.

A Long-Requested Feature Finally Becomes Reality

Native GOG Galaxy support has consistently ranked among the most requested features from Linux users. Until now, players who wanted to use Galaxy's library management, cloud saves, achievements, and automatic updates had to rely on compatibility layers or community-developed launchers.

In a statement to GamingOnLinux, GOG joint CEO Krzysztof Papliński said the company has hired a dedicated specialist and is actively exploring the best approach for bringing Galaxy to Linux. He described Linux as "one of the topics we hear the most about from our community," emphasizing that the project is now an active development priority.

Why GOG Galaxy Matters

Unlike the web-based game downloads that Linux users already have access to, GOG Galaxy serves as a full-featured game management application.

The launcher currently offers features including:

• Automatic game installation and updates
• Cloud save synchronization
• Achievement tracking
• Playtime statistics
• Game library organization
• Integrated storefront browsing
• Friends lists and social features
• Cross-platform launcher integration

Today, Linux users typically access these capabilities through community projects such as Heroic Games Launcher, Lutris, or Bottles. A native Galaxy client would provide an officially supported alternative with direct integration into GOG's ecosystem.

Linux Is No Longer an Afterthought

GOG's announcement reflects the growing importance of Linux gaming over the past several years.

The rapid adoption of Valve's Steam Deck, continuous improvements to Proton, and increasing hardware compatibility have significantly expanded Linux's role in PC gaming. As Linux's share of Steam users has grown, more developers and publishers have begun treating the platform as a viable target rather than a niche operating system.

For GOG, supporting Linux more fully aligns with its philosophy of giving users greater control over their purchased games.

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