GOG announced on November 5, 2026, that GOG GALAXY is heading to Linux. The company’s announcement gave no launch date; GamingOnLinux reports a 2027 release window. GOG says GALAXY is optional and games will remain available through offline installers.

For a game you want to play now, check its title-specific compatibility and choose an offline installer or a Lutris setup.

GOG Social has a separate beta signup

GOG’s release lists sign-ups for the GOG Social Closed Beta separately from sign-ups for GOG GALAXY updates. The closed-beta registration is for GOG Social.

How to use GOG games on Linux today

Zac Of All Tech demonstrates GOG offline installers and Lutris, including Wine and Proton options, for playing games on Linux.

Zac Of All Tech’s tutorial demonstrates downloading GOG offline backup installers, connecting a GOG account through Lutris, and installing Windows executable installers with Lutris. It also shows Wine and Proton as runner options and points viewers to ProtonDB for game-specific compatibility guidance. Compatibility can vary by game, so check the title you want to play rather than assuming every GOG game will work the same way.