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In a development that has energized the Linux gaming community, GOG (Good Old Games) has officially confirmed that it is working on native Linux support. While GOG has long provided Linux installers for select titles, this announcement signals something more substantial: deeper platform integration and a renewed commitment to Linux as a first-class gaming environment.

For Linux users who value DRM-free software and ownership rights, this could be a significant turning point.

Why This Matters

GOG has built its reputation on offering DRM-free games that users truly own, free from online activation requirements and restrictive launchers. However, Linux users have historically faced a mixed experience:

• Some games included native Linux builds

• Others required manual setup through Wine or Proton

• The GOG Galaxy client itself lacked native Linux support

While community tools like Heroic Games Launcher and Lutris filled the gap, the absence of official Linux support for the Galaxy ecosystem left many users dependent on workarounds.

Now, with GOG confirming active development of native Linux support, that gap may finally begin to close.

What Native Support Could Include

Although full details have yet to be finalized, “native support” could realistically mean several improvements:

• An official GOG Galaxy client for Linux

• Better integration with Proton or Wine when needed

• Unified cloud saves and achievements on Linux

• Streamlined game installation and updates

• Official support channels for Linux users

If implemented properly, this would allow Linux gamers to enjoy the same ecosystem experience as Windows users without third-party bridges.

The Timing Makes Sense

The announcement comes at a moment when Linux gaming is stronger than ever:

• The Steam Deck has normalized Linux as a gaming platform

• Proton compatibility has reached impressive levels

• Vulkan drivers and Mesa development continue advancing

• Distros like Bazzite and Nobara are built specifically for gaming

With more gamers exploring Linux in 2026, GOG’s move may be both strategic and overdue.

What It Means for the Linux Gaming Ecosystem

If GOG delivers robust native support, several ripple effects could follow:

• Increased confidence from developers to release Linux builds

• More competition in the Linux game storefront space

• Improved DRM-free game adoption among Linux users

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• Firefox 147.0.3
• Thunderbird 147.0.1
• COSMIC Epoch 1.0.5
• KDE Gear 25.12.2
• LibreOffice 26.2
• Systemd 259.1
• Qt6 6.10.2
• ROCm 7.2.0

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Linux 6.19 brings native Vulkan support to older AMD Radeon GPUs, hardware-accelerated HDR via the DRM Colour Pipeline API and ext4 speed boosts.

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