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Release the GOG Galaxy client for linux in progress
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herbwest Please release the GOG Galaxy client for Linux, because there are many penguins out there who would prefer to buy games on your site, but don't do so, because of the convenience of the Steam client. Sorry for my bad english, but I'm no native speaker ;)
Desmight After making an OS X version of Galaxy, it should not be an issue to make a Linux one. It can't be a matter of resources and time, not after all these years.
gsrafael01 Please, GOG.
Kenisis24 Steam is killing it with Linux gaming right now. You guys should be too! DRM free games goes along with the philosophy of Linux. Make it happen guys!
Nocifer Plenty of options for GOG to solve this little conundrum: <br /> <br /> 1) You could open-source the client and let the community create a Linux port. <br /> 2) ...or if you're worried about patents (only real reason for free, utility software like Galaxy to not be open source nowadays) you could ask for help from a couple of volunteers from the community, have them sign an NDA, and let them work without pay on a Linux client. <br /> 3) You could make sure that Galaxy runs flawlessly on Wine - if that was the case I probably woudn't even care. <br /> 4) At the very least you could simply release a client on an "as is" basis and make it clear that users are not to expect after-sales support (I wouldn't recommend this because once you open that can of worms, you'll never be able to close it again - too many users will demand support and whine no matter what). <br /> <br /> In the end of the day you're the loudest DRM-free proponent and claim to support DRM-free games out of principle, and you've even created the FCK DRM initiative, yet when it comes down to it you refuse to support the one DRM-free platform currently in existence because there is no money in it. Would I be too harsh if I called that "hypocrisy"? <br /> <br /> I've supported you since day 1 and with a couple of exceptions I've only ever bought games from you, and the service you provide is too good for me to even claim that I'll stop buying games from you in the future as a kind of statement. But this is SERIOUSLY disappointing, GOG. I want to HOPE that you're trying your best behind the scenes, and that now that Proton is out, which goes to show that Valve is officially considering Linux as the gaming platform of the not-so-far-future, you'll redouble your efforts and finally make this Wish come true. <br /> <br /> But until that day, I have to say that I can't fully support you or promote you any more as the "good guys" of the gaming world.
jumatarh Please make a GOG for linux or at least so that it runs without problems under WINE.
BurekzFinezt Would also love to see Galaxy on Linux!
Foxy42 So long as the classic installers remain available for download, I'd support Galaxy on Linux. Do not want to need an internet connection to install a game.
shiningarcanine The lack of a Linux client is the reason why I only GoG for its giveaways. Please port the client to Linux. Also, please integrate Proton for Windows games that lack Linux support.
Essoje I already made the move to linux using Manjaro and linux gaming is getting better and better. GOG Galaxy would be a great thing to add as well. <br /> And while I know there are ways around (I saw a snap package around), native GOG Galaxy would be quite welcome.
dabratto Hey, I going to build my first pc and begin using linux on it. I seriously want to continue supporting you're DRM free games but I just won't be able too unless you guys support Linux, ie Ubunto and/or Solus!
Eveldee As a Linux user, I would love to buy DRM-Free games, seems logic but Steam have better relation with their Linux users. So please make it happen !
TheDirectorix It's nice to have gog on lutris but with dxvk and proton being arround it would be really nice to also have it native on Linux. If Gog changes the face of the Gaming space together with Valve this will change the market for good.
reconx2 Greate, I can wait :) Do boju :)
Guest-Tresca Personally I would be content enough with a command line tool that allow me to download offline installers (as the old lgog downloader) during night time (I still have a lame ADSL connection), without having to use a PC with a browser open.
PT_SD WTF! GOG get on this.
Arnobx2 there's a way through a snap package <br /> link: <a href="https://snapcraft.io/gog-galaxy-wine" class="light_un" target="_blank">https://snapcraft.io/gog-galaxy-wine</a>
Cronyk743 Please add it.
di0nizus ASK THEM IN GENERAL DISCUSSION, MAKE GOG HEAR THE VOICE OF LINUX COMMUNITY! <3
di0nizus Our last chance is ask for GOG to OPEN-SOURCE GALAXY SO THE COMMUNITY CAN MAKE THIS DREAM COME TRUE!
di0nizus Folks, forget about this wishlist. GOG already stated Galaxy is not coming to Linux. Here is the link: <a href="https://www.gog.com/forum/general/linux_gamer_will_we_ever_get_the_galaxy_client" class="light_un" target="_blank">https://www.gog.com/forum/general/linux_gamer_will_we_ever_get_the_galaxy_client</a>
JohnCorbeau I must admit, this is true: I would love galaxy for Linux, I would totally switch from steam and possibly buy here the games I already bought on steam, just to have them DRM free and happily support GOG's DRM free vision. But I too don't want to bother updating my games, and I want the community feature to share with friends. And to confirm it: yes, I would buy games a second time if that could set them free + get me the community feature too. I hate that I currently buy games on steam, I hate those DRM stuff. And I know that it's always a little more expensive or a little less of a discount on GOG than on it is on steam, but quite frankly I'd rather spend a little more and get the games DRM free. Today the community feature is holding me back, and the auto-install/update too.
Magmafrog so many voices so much agreement, <br /> <br /> a status update would be nice, <br /> <br /> a beta test <br /> <br /> just some sign of life!
VinnyFonseca Here to show my support for a galaxy linux client. I want to move away from windows entirely and after steam play the dream is almost there. Come on GOG!
DracoMagister And even being by far the most requested feature, the "in progress" is still a bad joke. I love the GOG philosophy and how they push DRM-free gaming but as they don't show much care about Linux, I feel the same about GOG. Sadly, but for Linux users Steam is the way to go most of the time. I normally try to talk my friends about GOG when it comes to PC gaming and I refer to it as a better alternative to Steam, but for many titles, specially on Linux is not true. Many games with Linux versions elsewhere don't have it here, some of them lack some features, and so on. I know is not totally GOG's fault and sometime's is the publisher or the developer to blame, but GOG plays a big role. And not releasing Galaxy for Linux is a big part of it.
pedrofleck Ironically I can play Cuphead using GOG Galaxy and Wine with achievements and cloud saves but can't have cloud saves and achievements with Yooka-Laylee that is a Linux game
smeggysmeg As a backer of Pathfinder: Kingmaker, I had a choice for a GOG or Steam key for the game. I wanted to choose GOG, but I hate having to manually update my game. So I chose Steam. If Galaxy was on Linux, I would have chosen differently.
mydoghasworms I only just discovered the joy of GOG Galaxy with being able to sync my saved games between computers. I wish I had this on Linux as I spend most of my time there. It would be great to be able to sync my saved games for Starbound, Stardew Valley and Banished, for example.
chkdg8 Guys seriously. It's 2018. You need to release Galaxy on Linux.
_einherjar steam runs great on linux. <br /> So if GOG doesn`t want my money, it is ok for me. <br /> <br /> Valve does much more for Linuxgamers. So I know where to spend my €.
softworn I will happily test a client on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS if one is made.
Cheezborger I just migrated to Linux after having problems with the latest windows updates (again). I would love to see Galaxy on Linux
Nexen2 Using Linux for developing and gaming. I vote for linux galaxy and more linux ports.
GorillaonTV Indeed we need an native linux client in order to grow gaming on linux! <br /> <br /> Please make it happen!
rilian-la-te Actually, GOG Galaxy is written on Qt and Webkit, I do not understand why porting is painful.
rilian-la-te I actually buy games here, and I also want Galaxy for Linux. <br /> Main reason why I also use Steam - some games listed here have Linux version on Steam, but on GOG they are Win only (for example, Age of Wonders 3)
di0nizus Thanks for all the votes, Linux community! As stated by GOG: <br /> <br /> "We are not actively working on it as it is currently not our foremost priority and we have to put our limited resources to other upcoming features." <br /> <br /> We know now that Galaxy isn't coming to Linux. So our last chance would be for them to open-source it so Linux community could make this dream coming true. <br /> <br /> Can anyone make a new wishlist?
CrazyViking Why is this marked in progress? They said its not: <a href="https://www.gog.com/forum/general/linux_gamer_will_we_ever_get_the_galaxy_client/post6" class="light_un" target="_blank">https://www.gog.com/forum/general/linux_gamer_will_we_ever_get_the_galaxy_client/post6</a>
Wuffyhumps It's a disappointment that Galaxy isn't cross-platform. If it's based on webkit, which is cross-platform, then it's even sillier. I'll bet if it was open source like every DRM-free game launcher/autoupdater/browser/etc should be and like itch.io's is, it would be on Linux pretty quickly!
apolloswrath "We are not actively working on it as it is currently not our foremost priority and we have to put our limited resources to other upcoming features." <a href="https://www.gog.com/forum/general/linux_gamer_will_we_ever_get_the_galaxy_client/page1" class="light_un" target="_blank">https://www.gog.com/forum/general/linux_gamer_will_we_ever_get_the_galaxy_client/page1</a>
di0nizus Linux gamers, if u wish the galaxy client for our tux, rejoice in this link: <br /> <a href="https://www.gog.com/forum/general/linux_gamer_will_we_ever_get_the_galaxy_client/page1" class="light_un" target="_blank"><br /> https://www.gog.com/forum/general/linux_gamer_will_we_ever_get_the_galaxy_client/page1</a>
GalaadFR My 2 cents, ifully agree with what have been all ready said. It is now a long time we are awaiting a linux version of galaxy. This important feature to make GOG a lot more attractive. there is so many nice content but setup under linux is boring due to lack of galaxy client. <br /> <br /> @gogteam Hope you will work on that point. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />
xeekei Now when Valve has made Proton (a Wine implementation) and released it on GitHub, you guys can just "steal" it right? Making the Linux Galaxy version better and maybe released sooner. Just my 0,02€.
di0nizus Wish GOG was more transparent regarding the galaxy client for linux. This is just sad. I'm actually investing into this website and want at least some words on how the progress is going.
Jim4Prez There is games_nebula, an unofficial app located here: <a href="https://github.com/yancharkin/games_nebula" class="light_un" target="_blank">https://github.com/yancharkin/games_nebula</a> <br /> <br /> Also, there is LGOGDownloader that uses the same API as the official GOGDownloader. <a href="https://github.com/Sude-/lgogdownloader" class="light_un" target="_blank"><br /> https://github.com/Sude-/lgogdownloader</a> <br /> <br /> I find the command line options to not be very friendly. After I learn them I may look into writting a GUI for it or maybe I will look into contributing to games_nebula which is already gui based.
TrainInMyButt Agreed! +1
Magmafrog agree with the below, and even as @commodorefan64 says its really a struggle to choose gog key option at times - would prefer not to run items through wine as priority - but then with valve putting proton in the mix this makes it even harder .... <br /> <br /> an update on ETA would be good....
Oxxy I just gave up on windows permanently, i am over W10 telemetry and spyware. <br /> <br /> Would love a linux client, as its that or i just have to walk away from my games library on gog....:( <br /> <br /> I just cant go back to windows. <br /> <br /> Pumped for cyberpunk on linux!
aatrani +1
fox-mulder ++
luxon00 Valve's addition of Proton in Steam has suddenly made it more difficult to decide between Galaxy and Steam. I want DRM free games, but I like the ability to easily download and play Windows only games without hours wasted on configuration and tweaking.
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