In a significant development for the gaming community, GoG Galaxy is making strides towards a native Linux experience. Currently, users have had to rely on translation layers such as Bottles or Lutris to run GoG Galaxy on Linux, a workaround that some find cumbersome. However, the announcement of its official development for Linux signals a promising shift in accessibility for gamers.
Transitioning to Linux
Michał Kiciński, the new owner of GoG and a co-founder of the platform, has expressed a strong commitment to this transition. His candid critique of Windows as “poor-quality software” underscores a clear intention to prioritize Linux users. While no specific timeline has been provided for the native installation of GoG Galaxy on Linux, the momentum is building, and anticipation is growing among the gaming community.
Adding to the excitement, a recent job posting for a Senior Software Engineer at GoG hinted at the company’s serious investment in this initiative. Although the listing has since been removed, its existence suggests that GoG is actively seeking talent to facilitate the development of this much-anticipated software. For gamers, this could mean an imminent opportunity to test GoG Galaxy on their Bazzite systems and custom-built Steam Machines running SteamOS.
The potential for a seamless gaming experience on Linux is becoming more tangible, and as GoG Galaxy progresses, it may well redefine the landscape for gamers who prefer alternatives to Windows. The future looks bright for Linux gaming enthusiasts as they await further updates on this exciting development.
