Work has started” on native Linux support for GOG Galaxy, co-founder says they’re “a big fan of Linux
Linux support coming to GOG Galaxy has been a positive development for Linux gamers. This news came to light thanks to a C++ engineer job listing online that specifically referenced Linux, calling the open-source OS “the next major frontier” now that Windows and macOS support is already on lock. And now, an official Reddit AMA reveals “work has started” on the project.
For PC gamers, GOG Galaxy is a solid alternative to Steam, with the company wishing to make “games last forever” through its policy of launcher-free, DRM-free titles, which cannot be said for most Steam games. Yes, GOG Galaxy is a launcher itself, but you can just download and play GOG games straight from the website – Galaxy is optional and just for convenience.
Linux support for GOG Galaxy is now in development
At the top of the Reddit AMA post, we can see that the u/Worth_Technology_415 account belongs to GOG and CD Projekt RED co-founder Michał Kiciński, who became the owner of GOG at the end of last year. Kiciński notes that the team is “at a very early stage” at the moment, but is aware of the popularity of this development.
The recruitment process for a Senior Engineer is still ongoing, but “nonetheless, the work has started, and this will appear on GOG one day”. Kiciński adds that he is personally “a big fan of Linux,” and bringing native support to GOG Galaxy is “a serious topic” for the company. Another comment left by Kiciński says it’s “too early” to provide any ETA on when support will be available.
The ‘open’ nature of the GOG platform should go hand-in-hand with Linux users who love to celebrate open source software and, often by extension, DRM-free content. GOG’s strict DRM-free policy ensures its users won’t run into any intrusive tools such as Denuvo, or, more recently in the news, Enigma DRM, which Capcom recently added to the Resident Evil 4 Remake.
