GOG promette maggiore attenzione al supporto Linux

GOG, the digital store known for selling DRM-free games and its dedication to classic titles, has confirmed that in 2026 it will pay more attention to Linux support. The statement comes directly from the general director Maciej Gołębiewski, who in an interview explained how the platform has included Linux among its strategic priorities for the year. This choice reflects the steady growth in interest in gaming on Linux, fueled by the success of Steam Deck, the spread of SteamOS, and the progress of Proton. Although GOG has been supporting Linux for years, the daily reality of users is more complex. The native versions of the games depend entirely on the developers, just as it happens on Steam when Proton is not used. This leads to an uneven availability, with many titles lacking official builds and with installations that sometimes require manual intervention to resolve missing dependencies. To this is added the absence of the GOG Galaxy client for Linux, a limitation that forces users to manage libraries and updates in a less fluid way compared to Windows. Despite these difficulties, the community has found alternative solutions. Heroic Games Launcher has become a widely used tool for installing and launching GOG games on Linux and SteamOS, offering a modern interface and integrated support for Wine and Proton. Many users also add GOG games directly to the Steam library, thus taking advantage of Valve's compatibility technologies. Gołębiewski confirmed that Linux has been included in GOG's annual strategy, although without providing specific commitments. He explained that the team is aware of the importance of the platform for its community and that in the course of 2026 it will be possible to observe a change of attention. His words were welcomed with optimism, especially as they coincide with the arrival of a new GOG owner, Michał Kiciński, known for his criticisms of Windows quality. Many have interpreted this position as a possible signal of openness towards alternative systems. At the moment there are no confirmations on the development of GOG Galaxy for Linux or on the expansion of the list of officially supported distributions. However, the mere fact that Linux has been included in the company's strategy represents a significant step, especially in a period when more and more services are evaluating native support. The most recent example is NVIDIA GeForce NOW, which has introduced a dedicated client for Linux.