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I see people annoyed with GOG a lot in our comments for how long it's taking their Galaxy client to land on Linux, the good news is that it's being worked on.

From their forum:
QuoteThe Linux version is very much still planned, but we don't have an ETA or any kinda timeline for it at this moment in time. We are, however, working on it. I suppose this won't really satisfy many of the Linux users here but I figured I'd at least let you guys know that it's not been ditched by any means.

A very clear statement.

It will be really nice to have Galaxy on Linux, as I really personally hate keeping track of each individual download. I do have a number of games from GOG installed and going through them one by one to see if they need an update is not something I have time to do.

The fact that Galaxy is optional is also a really nice feature. Article taken from GamingOnLinux.com.
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Alm888 Apr 28, 2017
Typical PR BS. "We are working on it"®™.

Without any proof it is lols of hot air and nothing else.
Pit Apr 28, 2017
Don't know what's so difficult in keeping GOG games up to date. Their installers are painless. I get notified of updates as soon as I log in to GOG, and I can download (once) and update (all) my machines. For my computer at home updates via Galaxy-or-whatever-automatism would be completely useless, as I'm sitting on a 6Mbit line there.

I doubt I'll be using Galaxy once it comes for Linux...
Still good if it arrives, for those who think they die without it

(and if there is a shop that really would need such a client badly it's the Humble Store)
Jahimself Apr 28, 2017
The problem for me is not the galaxy client, it's all the game that use to have linux support and got dropped by gog and still have it on steam... Plus all the new ones...
Zelox Apr 28, 2017
Quoting: throghAnd GOG shows clearly that it won't stay optional as there are so-called wishes ignored from the community. A client for DRM-free downloads? People should better learn having their installations managed and it is easy under Linux, because there is no registry or component written if the user is following the normal concept of the HOME-folder. Simple unpack the downloaded data and overwrite the own, local folder. There is nothing more to do! I don't trust any client and I don't want a client having my local system managed. So GOG can keep this for their own! :)

Believing some nice lies from marketing? Better not. :D
By the way: They clearly have not much interest within Linux as they are treating customers and users of this system as second-class. The games Metro 2033 and Metro Last Light are not available until today for Linux (source for example. The thing is: They don't communicate with the users, even when writing a question to the support. It's always the same! And the client for MAC-OS was fast delivered after WINDOWS. But LINUX? Nothing seen for years now. And I should trust this platform? Good joke. They'll get money when having a DRM-free download / release for Linux, perhaps a classic or interesting game? But when this is not possible any longer, goodbye GOG.

Gog galaxy is an optional client, the only reason or atleast the most common reason to by game from gog is just because they are DRM-free. If gog changed that or made the client a must have to buy there games, Well there is already steam with toons of more games. There thing on the gaming store Market is being DRM free.

Stop buying games because gog doesnt have a Linux client, will probably only make them consider that Linux isnt worth supporting cause if the low sells.

Lacking of Linux titlen could be that gog dont want to support Linux, I doubt that cause of other titels and the upcoming gog galaxy. Its probably because of some horrible ports like the Metro games, or saints rows or dying lights.
Happy customers will comeback.

Another reason could also be the devs or publisher dont want to release the Linux version, the resoning behinde that is something I cant answer.

There could also be other reason but I doubt gog doesnt want to support Linux is the reason. We should be happy there is a store that want to push DRM free games and movies. And are trying to be an alternativ to steam, competition is healthy for steam, gog and stores like them.


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Cmdr_Iras Apr 28, 2017
Quoting: Cecco_d_Ascoli
Quoting: ajgpI would like to see Gwent come to Linux (after all Gwent is a Unity game), but that wouold seem to require Galaxy at the minute.

Got Gwent via Galaxy running under wine 2.5 staging a few days ago and have played a few dozen of casual matches since.

Please note: Installed BEFORE yesterday's major update of Galaxy.

Posted my results HERE on Winehq

Oh same I have Gwent going in WINE; had an issue with Galaxy when it updated to 1.2.6 but since resolved. Enjoying playing but would vastly prefer it was native.
razing32 Apr 28, 2017
Honestly , I may get flack for this , but .... so what if we don't have the Galaxy client yet ?
Wasn't GOG's whole point classic and DRM free games ?
I know since they are adding more newer titles they are an alternative to Steam , but I don't really care about the Galaxy client when using gog. Maybe I am in the minority.
Alm888 Apr 28, 2017
Quoting: razing32... so what if we don't have the Galaxy client yet ?

From practical point Galaxy is nearly useless. I know for sure, while we are hurt by the absence of Galaxy, some Windows-using guys on GOG forums are sad to have Galaxy. ^.^

But that's not the main issue. GOG agressively advertizes Galaxy and sometimes is even giving games for free to those who use Galaxy (as part of their advertizing campaign). So by not providing Galaxy to Linux they are actually exhibiting disrespect to Linux users. In fact, GOG's Linux adoption has not progressed much from initial launch.

Having said that, I must admit, I still will use GOG as almost exclusive store for my gaming needs. Sorry, but being DRM-free is the top priority for me, even slightly superior than having a Linux version (I can buy a Windows-only game provided it satisfies a lot of criteria, but will never purchise DRM-ed game, including Steam) and among DRM-free stores GOG is the only to have regional pricing (actually making games 4 times cheaper in my currency than on any other store besides Steam, up to the point that a 80% discount on Humble Bundle equals to full price on GOG).


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Pit Apr 28, 2017
Quoting: JahimselfThe problem for me is not the galaxy client, it's all the game that use to have linux support and got dropped by gog and still have it on steam... Plus all the new ones...

Can you elaborate on the dropped games? At least all those I bought are still there.

As for new games: I'd like to see more on GOG, too. Doesn't help much if the developers only support steam :(
Cecco_d_Ascoli Apr 28, 2017
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Quoting: ajgpOh same I have Gwent going in WINE; had an issue with Galaxy when it updated to 1.2.6 but since resolved. Enjoying playing but would vastly prefer it was native.

Me too, let's hope for after the native "Witcher 3"
Shmerl Apr 28, 2017
Quoting: KuJohttps://www.gog.com/wishlist/galaxy/release_the_gog_galaxy_client_for_linux

The wish for a linux-client is one of the most voted wishes, but there is happening ... nothing!

These are a more important entries IMHO:

* https://www.gog.com/wishlist/galaxy/open_source_the_galaxy_client
* https://www.gog.com/wishlist/galaxy/publish_galaxy_protocol_specification
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