GOG calls Linux “the next major frontier” for gaming as it works on a native client

Gaming on Linux used to be a bad catch-22. People wouldn’t develop games for Linux because gamers didn’t use it, and gamers wouldn’t use Linux because people wouldn’t develop games for it. However, with the advancement of technology protonwe’re starting to see people Take Linux Seriously as a Gaming Powerhouse.

Still, this doesn’t mean that the Linux community won’t welcome developers who create Linux-native versions of their games and related apps. So, when news came that GOG was hiring a developer to help bring its Library app into the world of FOSS, it was good news for anyone who wants to bring the classics to Linux.

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If you’ve never heard of GOG before, it stands for ‘good old games’, and its name gives away the type of titles it sells. However, these are not all classic games; Sometimes the company will publish new titles with a retro feel that feel right at home on the platform. Recently, GOG’s original co-founder bought the store back from its previous owner, CD Projekt Red, and announced that they would survive in Steam’s shadow by vetting games published on the platform.

Now, it looks like they are attempting to bring GOG to Linux. As spotted by VideoCardz, a recent job ad on the GOG website revealed that the company is hiring a senior engineer to help with its alternative library app, GOG Galaxy:

GOG Galaxy is our desktop client and ecosystem hub – The place where players manage their libraries, connect with the community, and access features that go far beyond the store. Today, it offers experiences on Windows and macOS, but Linux is the next major territory.

We’re looking for a Senior Engineer to help shape GOG Galaxy’s architecture, tooling, and development standards with Linux in mind from day one. Additionally, GOG GALAXY is a long-running product with a large and complex C++ codebase.

Although you don’t need a GOG Galaxy to play your purchased games, it’s still good to see that the company is working on creating an app that runs natively on Linux. Here’s hoping this is the first of many changes GOG is making to help Linux users re-experience the classics without the headaches.