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{{ii}} [[DRM]]: [[DRM#DRM-free|DRM-free]] with optional [https://www.gog.com/galaxy client] and [https://www.gog.com/downloader downloader]. For games bundling the client by default the DRM-free downloads ("classic game installers") are available by choosing More, Classic Installers on the [https://www.gog.com/account My Collection page]. Some games require third-party accounts for online features. | {{ii}} [[DRM]]: [[DRM#DRM-free|DRM-free]] with optional [https://www.gog.com/galaxy client] and [https://www.gog.com/downloader downloader]. For games bundling the client by default the DRM-free downloads ("classic game installers") are available by choosing More, Classic Installers on the [https://www.gog.com/account My Collection page]. Some games require third-party accounts for online features. | ||
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{{ii}} Two-factor login authentication: [https://www.gog.com/news/twostep_login_https_everywhere via email] | {{ii}} Two-factor login authentication: [https://www.gog.com/news/twostep_login_https_everywhere via email] | ||
{{ii}} Some games sold through third parties activate on GOG.com; see the [https://www.gog.com/reclaim Reclaim Your Games] page for details. | {{ii}} Some games sold through third parties activate on GOG.com; see the [https://www.gog.com/reclaim Reclaim Your Games] page for details. | ||
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{{ii}} As of 2012, the store is changed its brand from Good Old Games to GOG.com which in turn, GOG is no longer an acronym. | {{ii}} As of 2012, the store is changed its brand from Good Old Games to GOG.com which in turn, GOG is no longer an acronym. | ||
{{++}} GOG Connect: Some games can be redeemed for free on [https://www.gog.com/connect GOG.com] by linking a Steam account. | {{++}} GOG Connect: Some games can be redeemed for free on [https://www.gog.com/connect GOG.com] by linking a Steam account. |
Revision as of 19:14, 22 September 2018
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CD Projekt | |
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Windows | August 1, 2008[1] |
macOS (OS X) | October 2012 |
Linux | July 25, 2014 |
Key points
- DRM: DRM-free with optional client and downloader. For games bundling the client by default the DRM-free downloads ("classic game installers") are available by choosing More, Classic Installers on the My Collection page. Some games require third-party accounts for online features.
- Two-factor login authentication: via email
- Some games sold through third parties activate on GOG.com; see the Reclaim Your Games page for details.
- As of 2012, the store is changed its brand from Good Old Games to GOG.com which in turn, GOG is no longer an acronym.
- GOG Connect: Some games can be redeemed for free on GOG.com by linking a Steam account.
- Steam account can't be unlinked, and games can only be redeemed for a limited time, a process that requires the user to log in and take action. See the FAQ page for more details.
- Some games that are being sold, may be in not so recent version. These games are listed in this gogMix, changes and information can be found in this forum discussion.
General information
- Official Store
- Official Support
- Official Forums
- Official Facebook
- Official Twitter
- Community Wiki
- PCGamingWiki Enhancement Project
GOG Installer
GOG Installers are based on the InnoSetup and are offered in 2 versions currently
- Normal
- Classic
The main difference between them are in size, as the Normal includes Galaxy client (With the option not to install it), whereas the latter one doesn't. The installers can be downloaded from your Account page at the GOG site or through Extras in a selected game at the Galaxy client, which will download Classic version only.
Another thing worth to mention is that regardless of what installer version you are using, it will save the options you have made in the Options tab before installing the game and later on load it regardless of the game.
Galaxy Cloud
Galaxy Cloud is a feature of the GOG Galaxy client that allows save game data to synced to the Cloud. This feature is made available to the public in version 1.2[2]. List of games that support cloud synching can be filtered on the store or very first list of Galaxy Cloud games can be seen on this page.
Although Universal Cloud Saves in Galaxy Client needs to be implemented by the developer, some games Planescape: Torment, Heroes of Might & Magic® III, or Vampire®: the Masquerade - Bloodlines received the first time save syncing in the cloud [2].
- Free and built-in with the GOG Galaxy client.
- Automatically backs up saves on supported games.
- Not every game is supported.
Games Nebula
While the Galaxy client for Linux is still in development, an unofficial client for GOG has been created using Python, while using LGOGDownloader to download any game through the old API used by the GOG Downloader. The client features the built-in launcher for each game, integration with Wine, DOSBox and SCUMMVM and configure it for the specific game, applying community patches and more. It is currently in a Prototype state, but usable and installation is very simple by just running the install.sh
script, make sure to download the required dependencies to get it to work properly (Besides Wine).
Issues fixed
Bought game does not appear in the Account tab or hasn't been updated
Refresh your account with this page[citation needed] |
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Can't extract BINs manually
- Newer multi-part Windows installers cannot be extracted with innounp or innoextract due to using password-protected RAR archives (
.BIN
).[3] - Archive protection is due to be removed.[4]
Use extraction script[citation needed] |
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Other information
Change a game's language (GOG Galaxy)
Go To The Settings Tab[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Verify & Repair (GOG Galaxy)
Verify & Repair[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Enable Rollback (GOG Galaxy)
- Allows you to install the previous version of the game in case if the recent one breaks it.
- If an update is available, you have to manually install it.
Change To Manual Update[citation needed] |
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Sales
- Most big sales, let you redeem a free game, depending on how many experience points you get by buying the game or doing objectives.
Sales on GOG.com happen in regular basis, the most recent one called Weekly Sale, which starts in each Monday at 11 AM GMT, additional games are added to it in each Friday at the same hour the sale starts. Big sales usually happen a week or two before Steam's happens and adds themed bundles on sale, along with single games in every day. The best moment to redeem Steam games to GOG.com via GOG Connect is when the sale is coming to an end.
References
- ↑ GOG (Good Old Games) to offer classic PC DRM-free games for download
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Biggest update yet marks the end of beta and is now live! ● GOG.com
- ↑ On GNU/Linux, has anyone be able to extract the RAR InnoSetup installers?, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com
- ↑ On GNU/Linux, has anyone be able to extract the RAR InnoSetup installers?, page 24 - Forum - GOG.com