GOG calls Linux "the next major frontier" for gaming as it works on a native client

posted by Rianne Schestowitz on Jan 28, 2026,
updated Jan 30, 2026

Quoting: GOG calls Linux "the next major frontier" for gaming as it works on a native client —

Gaming on Linux used to be in a nasty catch-22. People wouldn't develop games for Linux because gamers didn't use it, and gamers didn't use Linux because people wouldn't develop games for it. However, with the advancement of tech like Proton, we're beginning to see people take Linux seriously as a gaming powerhouse.

Still, that doesn't mean that the Linux community won't welcome developers who create Linux-native versions of their games and related apps. So, when the news broke that GOG was hiring a developer to help get its library app over into the world of FOSS, it was good news for everyone who wants to bring the classics over to Linux.

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More here:

• GOG adds Linux focus to GOG GALAXY engineering role, “Linux is next major frontier”

A day later:

• Hooray! Linux is GOG's 'next major frontier'. Oh no! It wants to 'Actively use and promote AI-assisted development tools'

  A few weeks ago, I sat down with GOG managing director Maciej Gołębiewski and new owner (and original co-founder) Michał Kiciński to chat about the venerable storefront's future without CD Projekt. One of the ideas it was batting about? Checking out this whole Linux thing, since quite a few people seem to be jumping ship from Windows recently.

  But beyond expressing a general interest, the pair weren't willing to make any concrete commitments to Linux as a platform. Well, I guess the intervening few weeks made some difference: in a recent job posting for a senior software engineer for GOG Galaxy (GOG's optional Steam-like game interface), it straightforwardly says "Linux is the next major frontier" for the client.

Several more a day later:

• GOG Plans First-Party Linux Support

  Shortly after being taken over by one of its co-founders, GOG doubled down on its commitment to the retro gaming community, and now it seems to be taking that a step further by expanding into first-party Linux support, specifically for GOG Galaxy. This news comes by way of a job listing for a senior C++ software engineer that GOG claims will "help shape GOG GALAXY's architecture, tooling, and development standards with Linux in mind from day one." The listing also indicates that GOG plans to support a wide array of hardware, with long-term development for the platform also taking priority.

• Job Listing Confirms the GOG GALAXY Launcher is Coming to Linux

  GOG, one of the main distribution platforms for PC games and perhaps the most important platform for game preservation, has all but confirmed that it will be expanding its GOG GALAXY launcher to support the Linux platform in the future.

  A job listing on the website notes that they are looking for a Senior Software Engineer, with responsibilities that include: "Build and maintain GOG GALAXY on Linux, while collaborating on cross-platform solutions (Windows / macOS)".

• GOG calls Linux its “next major frontier”

  GOG is looking for a new Senior Software Engineer to work on its GOG Galaxy client, an engineer who will work on the company’s “Linux platform strategy” moving forward. GOG has called Linux the “next major frontier” for the platform, mirroring Valve’s efforts with SteamOS.

  Last month, GOG came under new ownership. The company became independent from CD Project and now falls under the leadership of its new owner, Michał Kiciński. While GOG’s mission remains unchanged, to make games live forever, the company can now pursue this goal with greater vigour.

And yet more:

• Windows 11 haters get excited as GOG says 'Linux is the next major frontier' for Galaxy client

  OG has highlighted Linux gaming as the "next major frontier" in a job advert for a senior engineer to work on its Galaxy client. The ad notes that the engineer will help develop GOG Galaxy "with Linux in mind from day one", so it sounds like the company's drive to better support Linux distros is getting underway. We've been promised as much by the execs at GOG who recently criticized the state of Windows 11.

• KitGuru ☛ Job listing suggests GOG Galaxy may soon introduce first-party support for Linux

  The initiative aims to bring native high-value features such as cloud saves, automatic updates, and cross-platform library management (including Epic, Xbox, and Steam) to the Linux ecosystem.

  While GOG has always been praised for its DRM-free standalone installers, the lack of a dedicated Linux client has been a significant point of friction for Steam Deck and Linux desktop users who want a unified experience. By designing for a “wide array of hardware” and prioritising long-term platform development, GOG signals that its Linux support will be a pillar of its commitment to preserving retro games.

• A great week for Linux gaming as GOG plans support, and Bazzite has “a brighter future” with new collab

  Linux gaming is getting increasingly popular, not only because of the Steam Deck, but thanks to gaming-focused Linux distros like Bazzite, which continues to be one of the most popular (according to recent Steam surveys), alongside the likes of CachyOS. The team behind Bazzite has recently announced a more unified approach to development, teaming up with other key projects within the Linux gaming realm. And on top of that, GOG Galaxy is planning native Linux support.