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{{Infobox game/row/developer|CD Projekt}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/developer|CD Projekt}}
 
|release dates=  
 
|release dates=  
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|August 1, 2008|ref=<ref>[http://news.bigdownload.com/2008/07/10/gog-good-old-games-to-offer-classic-pc-drm-free-games-for-down/ GOG (Good Old Games) to offer classic PC DRM-free games for download]</ref>}}
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{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|October 1, 2008|ref=<ref>[http://news.bigdownload.com/2008/07/10/gog-good-old-games-to-offer-classic-pc-drm-free-games-for-down/ GOG (Good Old Games) to offer classic PC DRM-free games for download]</ref>}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 2012}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|October 2012}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 25, 2014}}
 
{{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 25, 2014}}
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'''Key points'''
 
'''Key points'''
{{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}} As of 2012, the store changed its name from Good Old Games to GOG.com, no longer being an acronym.
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{{ii}} [[DRM]]: [[DRM#DRM-free|DRM-free]] with an optional [https://www.gog.com/galaxy client]. 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}} 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.
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{{ii}} Local Prices Update topics: [https://www.gog.com/forum/general/local_prices_update EN], [https://www.gog.com/forum/general_ru/izmenenia_v_matrice_cen RU], [https://www.gog.com/forum/general_fr/changements_de_prix_mis_a_jour_le_16022016 FR]
{{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.
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{{ii}} [https://www.gog.com/forum/general/games_that_are_unofficially_confirmed_for_release_in_the_future_part_2 Topics:] Games that are *unofficially* confirmed for release on GOG in the future
{{++}} GOG Connect: Some games can be redeemed for free on [https://www.gog.com/connect GOG.com] by linking a Steam account.
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{{ii}} [https://www.gog.com/forum/general/lists_games_that_need_galaxy_for_multiplayer_and_the_ones_that_dont/page1 Topic]: Games that need Galaxy for multiplayer and the ones that don't.
{{--}} 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 [https://www.gog.com/connect#faq the FAQ page] for more details.
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{{--}} Some games that are being sold, may be in not so recent version. These games are listed in [https://www.gog.com/mix/games_that_treat_gog_customers_as_second_class_citizens this] gogMix, changes and information can be found in [https://www.gog.com/forum/general/suggestions_wanted_for_gog_mix_games_that_treat_gog_customers_as_second_class_citizens/ this] forum discussion.
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{{++}} GOG Reclaim: Some games sold through third parties activate on GOG.com; see the [https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/212806285-Can-I-add-to-my-GOG-account-some-games-that-I-bought-elsewhere-?product=gog related page] for details.
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{{++}} GOG Connect: Some games can be redeemed for free on [https://www.gog.com/connect GOG.com] by linking a Steam account. [https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003586109-Problems-with-GOG-Connect-possible-fixes Support article].
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{{++}} Redeem a free backup PC copy of [https://www.gog.com/witcher/backup The Witcher 1-2 Backup] page.
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{{--}} GOG Connect: 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 [https://www.gog.com/connect#faq the FAQ page] for more details.
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{{--}} Some games that are being sold may not be updated to their most recent versions. These games are listed [https://web.archive.org/web/20181003073808/https://www.gog.com/mix/games_that_treat_gog_customers_as_second_class_citizens here] gogMix (archived), changes and information can be found in [https://www.gog.com/forum/general/games_that_treat_gog_customers_as_second_class_citizens_v2/page1 this] forum discussion.
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{{--}} Fair Price Package program is ended.
  
 
'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
 
{{mm}} [https://www.gog.com Official Store]
 
{{mm}} [https://www.gog.com Official Store]
{{mm}} [https://www.gog.com/support Official Support]
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{{mm}} [https://www.gog.com/support Official Support] and [https://support.gog.com/hc/requests/new direct link] for contacting technical support.
{{mm}} [https://www.gog.com/forum Official Forums]
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{{mm}} [https://www.gog.com/forum Official Forums] and [https://www.gog.com/wishlist Community Wishlist]
{{mm}} [https://www.facebook.com/gogcom Official Facebook]
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{{mm}} [https://support.gog.com/hc/ru/articles/212632089-User-Agreement User Agreement] and [https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/sections/360000411553 FAQs]
{{mm}} [https://twitter.com/#!/GOGcom Official Twitter]
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{{mm}} [https://www.gog.com/forum/general/adalia_fundamentals_fixing_gog_so_you_dont_have_to/page1 Adalia Fundamentals] – various fixes for the forum and site.
{{mm}} [http://gogwiki.com Community Wiki]
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{{mm}} [https://www.gogdb.org GOG Database] – Unofficial database.
{{mm}} [[PCGamingWiki:GOG.com Enhancement Project|PCGamingWiki Enhancement Project]]
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{{mm}} [[PCGamingWiki:GOG.com Enhancement Project|PCGamingWiki's Enhancement Project]]
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==Chronology==
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{{mm}} [https://www.gog.com/forum/general/this_years_releases_on_gog/page1 This year's releases on GOG] and [http://www.gogwiki.com/wiki/List_of_games_removed_from_GOG List of games removed from GOG]
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* '''October 1, 2008''' – Resource launch.<br>
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* '''December 9, 2013''' – [https://www.gog.com/news/announcing_our_new_guarantee Announcing Our New Guarantee!]<br>
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* '''June 4, 2014''' – Announcement Galaxy. [https://www.gog.com/news/cd_projekt_red_gogcom_summer_conference News]<br>
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* '''August 19, 2014''' – [https://www.gog.com/news/gogcom_now_supports_linux GOG.com Now Supports Linux!]<br>
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* '''August 27, 2014''' – [https://www.gog.com/news/introducing_gogcom_drmfree_movies Introducing GOG.com DRM-Free Movies]<br>
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* '''November 07, 2014''' – [https://www.gog.com/forum/general_fr/update_gogcom_now_also_in_french_fr_ca4f1/page1 Running French language]<br>
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* '''December 05, 2014''' – [https://www.gog.com/forum/general/gog_galaxy_client_closed_alpha/page1 GOG.com Galaxy closed alpha]<br>
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* '''February 26, 2015''' – [https://www.gog.com/forum/general_de/bherzlich_willkommenb_gogcom_goes_german_de_75d61/page1 Running German language]<br>
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* '''May 5, 2015''' – GOG.com started publishing games. [https://www.gog.com/news/release_pacific_general_fantasy_general News]<br>
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* '''April 2, 2015''' – Running Russian language. [https://www.gog.com/news/bgogcom_teper_na_russkom_azykeb_novye_igry_russkij_azyk_i_skidki_do_75 News] and [https://www.gog.com/forum/general_ru/privet/page1 first topic on sub-forum].<br>
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* '''April 11, 2015''' – [https://www.gog.com/news/achievement_unlocked_1000_digital_boxes Achievement Unlocked: 1000 Digital Boxes]<br>
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* '''June 7, 2016''' – [https://www.gog.com/news/introducing_gog_connect Introducing GOG Connect]<br>
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* '''August 24, 2016''' – [https://www.gog.com/news/bgogcom_chega_ao_brazil_b Running Brazilian Portuguese language]<br>
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* '''March 22, 2017 - April 25, 2017''' – [https://www.gog.com/news/gog_galaxy_biggest_update_yet_marks_the_end_of_beta GOG Galaxy - Biggest update yet marks the end of beta and is now live!]<br>
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* '''April 26, 2017''' – [https://www.gog.com/news/introducing_the_new_page_navigation_system_on_gogcom Introducing the new navigation system on GOG.com - GOG.com]<br>
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* '''June 1, 2017''' – 2000 games on catalogue.<br>
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* '''June 22, 2017''' – Running Chineese language.<br>
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* '''October 24, 2017''' – [https://www.gog.com/news/bdzien_dobry_czesc_i_czolemb Running Polish language].<br>
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* '''April 30, 2018''' – [https://www.gog.com/news/introducing_gog_profiles Introducing GOG Profiles - GOG.com]<br>
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* '''July 16, 2018''' - [https://www.gog.com/newsletter/20180712_info_regarding_BR_market Brazil leaves the resource]<br>
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* '''October 1, 2018''' - the first ten years passed. [https://www.gog.com/news/10th_anniversary_brings_a_new_look_community_giveaway News]<br>
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* '''February 26, 2019''' - [https://www.gog.com/news/conclusion_of_the_bfair_price_packageb_program News:] Conclusion of the Fair Price Package program.
  
 
==GOG Installer==
 
==GOG Installer==
 
GOG Installers are based on the InnoSetup and are offered in 2 versions currently
 
GOG Installers are based on the InnoSetup and are offered in 2 versions currently
* Normal
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* Offline
* Classic
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* Online
 
 
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==
 
'''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<ref name="cloudnews">[https://www.gog.com/news/gog_galaxy_biggest_update_yet_marks_the_end_of_beta Biggest update yet marks the end of beta and is now live! ● GOG.com]</ref>. List of games that support cloud synching can be [https://www.gog.com/games?feature=cloud_saves&sort=bestselling&page=1 filtered] on the store or [https://www.gog.com/news/this_game_now_supports_gog_galaxy_cloud_saves very first list of Galaxy Cloud games] can be seen on this page.
 
'''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<ref name="cloudnews">[https://www.gog.com/news/gog_galaxy_biggest_update_yet_marks_the_end_of_beta Biggest update yet marks the end of beta and is now live! ● GOG.com]</ref>. List of games that support cloud synching can be [https://www.gog.com/games?feature=cloud_saves&sort=bestselling&page=1 filtered] on the store or [https://www.gog.com/news/this_game_now_supports_gog_galaxy_cloud_saves 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 <ref name="cloudnews"/>.
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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 <ref name="cloudnews"/>.
  
 
{{++}} Free and built-in with the [[GOG]] Galaxy client.
 
{{++}} Free and built-in with the [[GOG]] Galaxy client.
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{{--}} Not every game is supported.
 
{{--}} Not every game is supported.
  
==[https://github.com/yancharkin/games_nebula Games Nebula]==
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==GOG on Linux==
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{{ii}} Official client GOG Galaxy does not support Linux yet.
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===[https://github.com/yancharkin/games_nebula 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 <code>install.sh</code> script, make sure to download the required dependencies to get it to work properly (Besides Wine).
 
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 <code>install.sh</code> script, make sure to download the required dependencies to get it to work properly (Besides Wine).
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===[https://github.com/sharkwouter/minigalaxy Minigalaxy]===
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A simple GOG client for Linux that lets you download and play your GOG Linux games.
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{{ii}} Client Lets log in with your GOG account, download the Linux games you own on GOG and launch them.
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{{++}} Allows select in which language you'd prefer to download your games.
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{{--}} Doesn't support installing games meant for other platforms.
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===[https://github.com/tkashkin/GameHub GameHub]===
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GameHub allows to view, download, install, run and uninstall games from supported sources. GOG is one from official sources among Steam, Humble Bundle and Humble Trove.
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{{++}} Application supports non-native games as well as native games for Linux. It supports multiple compatibility layers for non-native games: Wine / Proton, DOSBox, RetroArch and ScummVM.
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===[https://github.com/lutris/lutris Lutris]===
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Lutris is a gaming client for Linux. It gives access to video games and has integration with GOG store which allows to import existing game library and community maintained install scripts which provides a completely automated setup.
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{{++}} Supports multiple runners (programs managed by Lutris that can run games) including Wine which is letting to run Windows versions of games bought in GOG.
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{{++}} Can run official GOG Galaxy 2.0 client using Wine runner (DXVK + esync + fsync + game fixes).
  
 
==Issues fixed==
 
==Issues fixed==
===Bought game does not appear in the Account tab or hasn't been updated===
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===Games or items missing from library===
{{Fixbox|description=Refresh your account with [https://www.gog.com/account/refresh this] page|ref={{cn|date=February 2017}}}}
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{{Fixbox|description=Refresh the account state with [https://www.gog.com/account/refresh this] page|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://support.gog.com/hc/en-us/articles/115003586109-Problems-with-GOG-Connect-possible-fixes?product=gog|title=Problems with GOG Connect - possible fixes|date=2021-02-22}}</ref>}}
  
 
===Can't extract BINs manually===
 
===Can't extract BINs manually===
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}}
  
===Create game shortcut that launches with GOG Galaxy===
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===Create game shortcut that launches with GOG Galaxy (Windows)===
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]|ref={{cn|date=November 2018}}|fix=
 
{{Fixbox|description=Use [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]]|ref={{cn|date=November 2018}}|fix=
 
# Create a shortcut to {{file|GalaxyClient.exe}}. By default, this is located at <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\GalaxyClient.exe</code>
 
# Create a shortcut to {{file|GalaxyClient.exe}}. By default, this is located at <code>C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\GalaxyClient.exe</code>
 
# Right-click the shortcut and click Properties. On the Shortcut tab, add the following [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]] to the Target:
 
# Right-click the shortcut and click Properties. On the Shortcut tab, add the following [[Glossary:Command line arguments|Command line arguments]] to the Target:
 
#* <code>/command=runGame</code>
 
#* <code>/command=runGame</code>
#* <code>/gameId=<game-id></code>. Replace <code><game-id></code> with the internal GOG.com ID.
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#* <code>/gameId=<game-id></code>. Replace <code><game-id></code> with the internal GOG.com game ID. {{note|note=Use the unofficial [https://www.gogdb.org/ GOG Database] to determine the game ID.|name="gameid"}}
 
#* <code>/path="{{p|game}}"</code>
 
#* <code>/path="{{p|game}}"</code>
 
# Click choose icon, and browse for the desired desktop icon for the shortcut. The default icon can be found at <code>{{p|game}}\goggame-<game-id>.ico</code> or <code>{{p|game}}\gfw_high.ico</code>.
 
# Click choose icon, and browse for the desired desktop icon for the shortcut. The default icon can be found at <code>{{p|game}}\goggame-<game-id>.ico</code> or <code>{{p|game}}\gfw_high.ico</code>.
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{{++}} Most big sales, let you redeem a free game, depending on how many experience points you get by buying the game or doing objectives.
 
{{++}} 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.
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Sales on GOG.com happen on a regular basis. There are '''weekly sales''' that start on Mondays at 3 PM CE(S)T, '''mid-week sales''' that start on Wednesdays at 3 PM CE(S)T, and '''weekend sales''' that start on Fridays at 3 PM CE(S)T, and are usually themed. They end on the next Monday right as the new weekly sale begins. Sometimes, extra sales may occur, usually themed around a single franchise or publisher.
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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.
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==System requirements==
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{{ii}} Minimum requirements for the optional GOG Galaxy client.
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{{System requirements
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|OSfamily = Windows
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|minOS    = 8
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|minCPU  =
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|minRAM  =
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|minHD    =
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|minGPU  =
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|minVRAM  =
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|minDX    =
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|recOS    =
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|recCPU  =
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|recRAM  =
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|recHD    =
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|recGPU  =
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}}
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{{System requirements
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|OSfamily = OS X
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|minOS    = 10.12 (Sierra)
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|minCPU  =
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|minRAM  =
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|minHD    =
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|minGPU  =
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|minVRAM  =
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|recOS    =
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|recCPU  =
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|recRAM  =
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|recHD    =
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|recGPU  =
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}}
  
 
{{References}}
 
{{References}}
  
 
[[Category:Stores]]
 
[[Category:Stores]]

Revision as of 07:31, 16 July 2021

GOG.com
GOG.com cover
Developers
CD Projekt
Release dates
Windows October 1, 2008[1]
macOS (OS X) October 2012
Linux July 25, 2014
GOG.com at Wikipedia
Stores
Amazon
Battle.net
Bethesda.net
Discord
Epic Games Store
FireFlower Games
GamersGate
Games for Windows - LIVE
Gamesplanet
GOG.com
Green Man Gaming
Humble Store
Itch.io
Kartridge
Mac App Store
Meta Store
Microsoft Store
Origin
Rockstar Games Launcher
Steam
Ubisoft Connect
Viveport
ZOOM Platform

Key points

As of 2012, the store changed its name from Good Old Games to GOG.com, no longer being an acronym.
DRM: DRM-free with an optional client. 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
Local Prices Update topics: EN, RU, FR
Topics: Games that are *unofficially* confirmed for release on GOG in the future
Topic: Games that need Galaxy for multiplayer and the ones that don't.
GOG Reclaim: Some games sold through third parties activate on GOG.com; see the related page for details.
GOG Connect: Some games can be redeemed for free on GOG.com by linking a Steam account. Support article.
Redeem a free backup PC copy of The Witcher 1-2 Backup page.
GOG Connect: 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 not be updated to their most recent versions. These games are listed here gogMix (archived), changes and information can be found in this forum discussion.
Fair Price Package program is ended.

General information

Official Store
Official Support and direct link for contacting technical support.
Official Forums and Community Wishlist
User Agreement and FAQs
Adalia Fundamentals – various fixes for the forum and site.
GOG Database – Unofficial database.
PCGamingWiki's Enhancement Project

Chronology

This year's releases on GOG and List of games removed from GOG

GOG Installer

GOG Installers are based on the InnoSetup and are offered in 2 versions currently

  • Offline
  • Online

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.

GOG on Linux

Official client GOG Galaxy does not support Linux yet.

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).

Minigalaxy

A simple GOG client for Linux that lets you download and play your GOG Linux games.

Client Lets log in with your GOG account, download the Linux games you own on GOG and launch them.
Allows select in which language you'd prefer to download your games.
Doesn't support installing games meant for other platforms.

GameHub

GameHub allows to view, download, install, run and uninstall games from supported sources. GOG is one from official sources among Steam, Humble Bundle and Humble Trove.

Application supports non-native games as well as native games for Linux. It supports multiple compatibility layers for non-native games: Wine / Proton, DOSBox, RetroArch and ScummVM.

Lutris

Lutris is a gaming client for Linux. It gives access to video games and has integration with GOG store which allows to import existing game library and community maintained install scripts which provides a completely automated setup.

Supports multiple runners (programs managed by Lutris that can run games) including Wine which is letting to run Windows versions of games bought in GOG.
Can run official GOG Galaxy 2.0 client using Wine runner (DXVK + esync + fsync + game fixes).

Issues fixed

Games or items missing from library

Refresh the account state with this page[3]

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).[4]
Archive protection is due to be removed.[5]
Use extraction script[citation needed]
  1. Use innoextract with gog_unpack.sh (single-part) or gog_unrar.py (multi-part).

Other information

Change a game's language (GOG Galaxy)

Go To The Settings Tab[citation needed]
  1. Press the arrow button which appears when highlighting an installed game.
  2. Select Settings and from there, you can choose any available language you want for your current game.

Notes

The Settings tab can be also found from the dropdown menu while pressing the More button in a game's hub.
Language can be also chosen before installing the game.

Verify & Repair (GOG Galaxy)

Verify & Repair[citation needed]
  1. Open Galaxy and choose the game from the list.
  2. Go to More, Manage, Verify / Repair.
  3. Follow the steps to verify the integrity and download missing/broken files.

Notes

Update type can be also chosen before installing the game.

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]
  1. Press the arrow button which appears when highlighting an installed game.
  2. Select Settings and in Updates section, choose Manually.

Create game shortcut that launches with GOG Galaxy (Windows)

Use Command line arguments[citation needed]
  1. Create a shortcut to GalaxyClient.exe. By default, this is located at C:\Program Files (x86)\GOG Galaxy\GalaxyClient.exe
  2. Right-click the shortcut and click Properties. On the Shortcut tab, add the following Command line arguments to the Target:
    • /command=runGame
    • /gameId=<game-id>. Replace <game-id> with the internal GOG.com game ID. [Note 1]
    • /path="<path-to-game>"
  3. Click choose icon, and browse for the desired desktop icon for the shortcut. The default icon can be found at <path-to-game>\goggame-<game-id>.ico or <path-to-game>\gfw_high.ico.
  4. Apply changes.

Notes

This can be useful for games that support Galaxy-exclusive features, such as multiplayer or cloud saves.

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 on a regular basis. There are weekly sales that start on Mondays at 3 PM CE(S)T, mid-week sales that start on Wednesdays at 3 PM CE(S)T, and weekend sales that start on Fridays at 3 PM CE(S)T, and are usually themed. They end on the next Monday right as the new weekly sale begins. Sometimes, extra sales may occur, usually themed around a single franchise or publisher.

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.

System requirements

Minimum requirements for the optional GOG Galaxy client.
Windows
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 8
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD)
OS X
Minimum
Operating system (OS) 10.12 (Sierra)
Processor (CPU)
System memory (RAM)
Hard disk drive (HDD)


Notes

  1. Use the unofficial GOG Database to determine the game ID.

References