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GOG announced at its first GOG Showcase that a new release of GOG Galaxy is planned for 2027 and will officially support Linux. The company also says it is updating the Windows and Mac clients; a beta sign-up is expected through its anniversary page when the test becomes available.
GOG says a new release of GOG Galaxy is planned for 2027, bringing official Linux support alongside updates to the existing Windows and Mac clients. The announcement gives Linux users a stated timeline for the storefront’s desktop client, while GOG says its games will remain available through offline installers without requiring Galaxy.
The announcement came during GOG’s first GOG Showcase. In remarks quoted by GamingOnLinux, the company said the Linux version had been a long time coming and that it wanted to deliver it properly. GOG described the project as a whole new release for all platforms, rather than a Linux-only client.
GOG said it has also reworked Galaxy for Windows and Mac to make the client simpler and faster, with clearer ways to view a user’s library. It has not supplied technical specifications, a release date within 2027, or a detailed list of features for the redesigned client.
The company said users will be able to sign up for a beta on its anniversary page when registration becomes available. The Showcase announcement did not give a beta start date. GOG also stressed that Galaxy will remain optional: its games can still be downloaded and kept using offline installers.
Linux Gets an Official Galaxy Client
Official Linux support would give players another way to access and organize GOG games through a dedicated desktop client, rather than relying solely on other tools or managing downloads individually. It also puts GOG’s launcher on a more equal footing with clients that already serve Linux users, though the announcement does not establish how the Galaxy release will compare feature by feature.
GOG’s commitment to offline installers is a separate part of the announcement with direct implications for ownership and access. The company says Galaxy remains optional, so the planned client is an added way to manage a library rather than a requirement for downloading and keeping games. That distinction may matter to users who prefer to avoid a launcher or want offline access.
The planned Windows and Mac redesign makes this a broader product update, not simply a port. Its practical impact will depend on what features ship, how the Linux version performs, and when the beta opens—details GOG has not yet announced.
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A Wider Client Redesign
GamingOnLinux reported that GOG had confirmed it was working on Linux support to the publication in July 2026. The Showcase announcement makes the plan more public and adds a target year: 2027. No more precise launch schedule was included in the source report.
The Showcase also covered GOG Social, a planned revamp of the company’s community features. GOG described features including threaded discussions, screenshot and video posts, polls, game tags, spoiler controls and topic follows. These are separate from Galaxy’s Linux support, and the source does not specify when GOG Social will launch.
GOG also highlighted new editions of several older games, including titles from the Wing Commander series and Road Rash. Those releases formed part of the wider Showcase, but the central client announcement was the 2027 plan for a new Galaxy release across platforms.
“GOG GALAXY is officially heading to Linux.”
— GOG, in remarks quoted by GamingOnLinux
Release Schedule and Features Pending
GOG has set 2027 as the target year, but has not announced a launch date, beta timetable, or supported Linux distributions. The company has also not detailed system requirements, client capabilities, or whether Galaxy will have identical features across Linux, Windows and Mac.
The beta sign-up is expected on GOG’s anniversary page when registration opens; the announcement does not say when that will happen. Details about GOG Social’s availability and how its features will connect with Galaxy also remain unconfirmed in the report. The plans are announcements for future releases, not evidence that the client or social revamp is available now.
Watch for Beta Registration
The next concrete milestone is likely to be GOG opening beta registration through its anniversary page, though no date has been provided. Further information will be needed to establish which Linux systems are supported, what the redesigned client includes, and whether the 2027 target refers to a beta or a general release.
Until GOG publishes those details, Linux users can treat the announcement as a confirmed plan with an unconfirmed schedule and feature set. The company says offline installers remain available in the meantime, so the planned client is not presented as a prerequisite for using GOG games.
Key Questions
When is GOG Galaxy coming to Linux?
GOG says a new release with official Linux support is planned for 2027. It has not announced a specific launch date.Will Galaxy be required to download GOG games?
No. GOG said Galaxy will remain optional and that users can continue to download and keep games through offline installers.When can users join the Galaxy beta?
GOG says beta sign-up will be available on its anniversary page when registration opens. No opening date has been announced.Is GOG Galaxy only being updated for Linux?
No. GOG described the project as a new release for all platforms and said the Windows and Mac clients are being reworked to be simpler and faster.What is GOG Social?
GOG separately described GOG Social as a revamp of its community experience, with features such as threaded discussions, media posts, polls, game tags and spoiler controls. The source report does not give a launch date.Source: gamingonlinux.com
