GOG, the go-to store for retro and DRM-free games, just hosted their first showcase, to coincide with their 18th anniversary (happy birthday, btw). While there weren't any massive game announcements, there were some important ones regarding the store's future. Let's get into it!
Linux Client
The biggest news of the lot, by far! GOG Galaxy, the main way of downloading games from the store (though you could always just download the executables), will soon be available on Linux. For those who haven't used Galaxy before, it's also able to detect games installed on your computer from Steam, Epic (who also announced Linux support), Xbox, and others.
This is another win for gaming on Linux, as it removes a barrier of entry to those who want to play on the platform. The full launch isn't happening until 2027, but you can join the beta right now.
Retrovibe
No, that's not me describing what GOG feels like. Retrovibe by GOG is their new publishing initiative, focused on retro-style video games. Retrovibe itself has existed for a while, but this new partnership should help get more eyes on the games.
Here are the titles that were announced during the showcase:
Cop Bastard (already available for 10% off)
All the games are also available on Steam, but obviously I encourage everyone to get them from GOG.
GOG Social
Yep, that's exactly what it sounds like: GOG is getting its own social media! From the brief demo that was showcased, you'll be able to post about the games, vote in various polls, leave comments, anything you'd expect from a social media platform. You can join the closed beta right now.
New games coming to the store
Finally, a bunch of games were announced as coming to the store. Namely, Road Rash is getting a touched-up version, and we're also getting Anniversary editions of the following games:
Wing Commander IV: The Price of Freedom
The first two are getting 35th anniversary editions, while the latter 4 are getting 30th ones. All games will have modern controller support, the legacy versions of the games will still be available, and those who have those versions are getting the new ones for free.
What do you think of these changes to GOG? Are you using the store, or do you prefer one of the alternatives? Let us know in the comments below!
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