GOG Galaxy Targets GNU/Linux, DRM Resistance

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Jul 29, 2026,
updated Jul 31, 2026

• Neowin ☛ GOG Galaxy launcher is finally headed to Linux [Ed: More earlier]

  After years of requests, the DRM-free games store GOG's own Galaxy launcher is finally in development for GNU/Linux officially, with a specialist currently working on it.

• PC Gamer ☛ 2 Star Ocean games go DRM-free on GOG as the storefront promises it's working on embracing the Linux faithful

  If you love JRPGs and hate DRM, some good news: the Star Ocean series has arrived on GOG. Well, some of it, anyway. As of today, you can pick up Star Ocean The Divine Force and Star Ocean The Second Story R on the DRM-free storefront.

  This is a GOG premiere, mind you, not a PC one. These two Star Oceans (Stars Ocean) have been present on Steam for a few years each at this point, but it's always nice to have versions you can actually say you own.

• Star Ocean hits GOG DRM-free as the storefront eyes Linux support

  GOG has been on a quiet but steady mission to pull more RPG games into its DRM-free catalogue, and the latest additions are a pair of Square Enix JRPGs that fans of the genre will recognize immediately. Star Ocean The Divine Force and Star Ocean The Second Story R are both live on GOG as of today, July 28, 2026, marking the series' first appearance on the platform. They've been on Steam for years, but having a version you actually own outright is a different proposition entirely.

• PC Gamer ☛ GOG Galaxy for Linux is officially in the works

  GOG Galaxy, GOG's official app, is the best way to play GOG games on PC, and it's been lacking Linux support ever since it arrived. But an official Linux version is reportedly in the works, even if we don't yet have a confirmed date.

• GOG Reiterates Support for Bringing its Galaxy Client to Linux

  GOG has some staunch supporters out there, and you can't argue that the DRM-free nature of the platform is very appealing, but unfortunately, their GOG Galaxy client doesn't natively work on Linux right now. We reported at the beginning of the year that the company was hiring someone to bring their Galaxy client to Linux, and GamingOnLinux decided to check in with the GOG team to see if any progress has been made.

• GOG announces Galaxy app is coming to Linux after hiring a "specialist"

  The app, which shows all of the GOG games you have purchased - as well as games from a multitude of other sources like Steam, Epic Games and Xbox - is a favourite of mine on Windows, where it rivals Steam in terms of feature depth and ease of use. Yet, despite GOG offering Linux downloads when possible, the Galaxy app remains out of reach for Linux users.

Later comes It's FOSS:

• Good News Gamers! GOG is Officially Coming to Linux

  They have hired someone to bring the GOG GALAXY client to the platform.

Lots more out there:

• XDA ☛ GOG is finally bringing its all-in-one Galaxy launcher to Linux

  A few months ago, Good Old Games (GOG) said that it planned to bring its all-in-one Galaxy launcher to Linux, which, given the rise of gaming with the operating system over the past few years, makes a lot of sense.

  Now, GOG has confirmed that it is actively working towards getting GOG Galaxy running on Linux. GOG already supports Linux through its web store, including Linux downloads for games that support the OS. However, it has never offered GOG Galaxy for Linux.

• Video Cardz ☛ GOG is exploring how to bring Galaxy to Linux

  GOG has confirmed that it is actively working toward Linux support for GOG Galaxy. Joint CEO Krzysztof Papliński told GamingOnLinux that the company has hired the specialist advertised earlier this year and is evaluating the best way to support Linux. No feature list or release window has been disclosed.

  GOG already offers native Linux downloads through its web store when games include Linux builds. Galaxy itself remains limited to Windows and macOS, leaving users to download games manually or use third-party launchers. Earlier this year, GOG described Linux as its “next major frontier” and opened a senior engineering role focused on the platform.

• They hired a “specialist” – GOG Galaxy is coming to Linux

  Shortly after gaining its independence from CD Projekt Red, GOG started calling Linux the “next major frontier” for the gaming platform. Now, GOG has hired a “specialist” who will work on bringing the company’s Galaxy client to Linux, bringing DRM-free gaming to the platform.

• GOG announces that the Galaxy launcher is coming soon to Linux

  The GOG Galaxy launcher will make itsdebut on Linux soon. This application allows users to view games purchased from the online store and other retailers through a unified library. It also provides a variety of statistics, such as hours played and achievements earned.

• GOG Galaxy Is Coming to Linux as a Native Application

  Months after promising to better support the Linux community, GOG has confirmed that the GOG Galaxy launcher is officially coming to Linux as a native application. According to GamingOnLinux, GOG co-CEO Krzysztof Papliński stated that Linux support is a priority for the company, and they have even hired a specialist to lead the GOG-on-Linux project. Since the release isn't expected anytime soon, the company has refrained from posting any timelines or schedules. It requires significant engineering effort to release a port that includes all of the GOG Galaxy storefront features while maintaining the stability that gamers expect.

• GOG is still working on its Galaxy Launcher for Linux with new “specialist on board” – but no release date yet

  Linux gaming has continued to grow over the past few years, thanks in large part to hardware like the Steam Deck and improvements to Proton. However, one major feature GOG users have been asking for is an official Linux version of the Galaxy launcher. Earlier this year, GOG said “Work has started” on native Linux support, and now, the project is well underway.

• GOG working on GOG Galaxy support on Linux

  GOG has confirmed that it is actively investigating Linux support for GOG Galaxy, although the company has stopped short of announcing a native client or release window.

  Speaking to GamingOnLinux, GOG joint CEO Krzysztof Papliński revealed that the company has hired the Linux specialist it began searching for earlier this year.

  “We now have the specialist on board and are actively exploring the best way to approach Linux support for GOG GALAXY,” Papliński said.

• PC Perspective ☛ Great New News! Good Old Games Galaxy Is Coming To Linux

  There’s another nail in the coffin being prepared for gaming on Windows, with GoG Galaxy coming to Linux. Currently you can only run GoG Galaxy on Linux using a translation layer like Bottles or Lutris, which is a step too far for some users. There was no date given as to when we can expect to install GoG Galaxy natively on Linux but it is now officially in development. The new owner of GoG is Michał Kiciński who is also a co-founder of GoG and he describes Windows as “poor-quality software”, so there will be a definite push to get GoG Galaxy ported to Linux.

A couple more:

• GOG Heard Players: GOG Galaxy Client to Get Native Linux Support

  The digital distribution platform GOG has announced the development of a native Linux version of the GOG Galaxy client. Until now, users had to rely on third-party solutions such as Heroic Games Launcher.

  The company reported that a specialist has already joined the team to port the application to the new platform, and work on the project has already begun.

  GOG co-lead Krzysztof Papliński noted that Linux support was one of the most frequent user requests. Release dates have not yet been disclosed, but the project has become one of the priority areas for the service's development.

• GOG confirms a native Linux Galaxy launcher is finally in development

  GOG is developing a native Linux Galaxy launcher and has hired a Linux specialist, but offers no release timeline. The company is investing resources to redesign Galaxy for Linux. Current questions include how Windows-only games will run, since compatibility layers like Proton or Wine may be required.

  GOG has confirmed that a native Linux version of its Galaxy launcher is officially in development. The news comes from joint CEO Krzysztof Papliński, who told GamingOnLinux that the company has hired a specialist for the project and is actively exploring the best approach to Linux support. No release timeline has been shared.