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Posted May 06, 2015
Try the DRM-free online gaming platform.

<span class="bold">GOG Galaxy</span>: our truly gamer-friendly, DRM-free online gaming platform. As we shared our vision with the world, we promised auto-patching, social functionality like chat, friends lists, and achievements. We promised our own multiplayer support and cross-play with Steam. Most importantly, we promised truly optional.



Today we deliver.
The <span class="bold">GOG Galaxy</span> client enters beta, open to anyone, with the most important functionality ready to try, test, enjoy (and break) at your leisure. We're proud to have gotten this far, and we know that we couldn't have done it without you all - that's everyone who spent months in alpha testing, that's those of you who talked to us about your needs and expectations, and it's every single one of you that has supported us since ever. So thanks, GOG Galaxy is for you!

With the <span class="bold">GOG Galaxy Beta</span>, you can install your games in one click and keep them up to date automatically, the beta currently supports this feature in all but a couple of titles available here. You can also perform backups easily by downloading a standalone installer through GOG Galaxy. The beta features a friends list, game time tracking, achievements, and chat. You can now talk to each other, connect with your group of friends, and see what everyone is playing. You can also try out our online multiplayer & matchmaking solution that, in select titles, includes cross-play: platform-independent multiplayer between gamers on GOG.com and Steam. If you download a patch that breaks something or if you just change your mind, the app will soon feature a unique rollback option to restore a previous version of your game.

Best of all, GOG Galaxy is optional. If you don't want to use any additional software, your experience with us won't change at all. If you only want to take advantage of select conveniences, you can toggle them on and off. It's all totally up to you.

You can sign up for the <span class="bold">GOG Galaxy Beta</span> and find out more on <span class="bold">gog.com/galaxy</span>, where we tell you about the features and answer many of the questions you may have. We'll be watching the forums carefully, so feel free to leave a comment if there is anything else that you'd like to know!
Posted May 05, 2015
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nightcraw1er.488: I wish they would clarify this statement:
"Best of all, GOG Galaxy is optional. If you don't want to use any additional software, your experience with us won't change at all. If you only want to take advantage of select conveniences, you can toggle them on and off. It's all totally up to you. "

As currently the titles which do have this supported come with non-optional install of the client components. I would like to stress, that whilst I see people want the option of online play and such like, I have absolutely no need or want of this in any shape or form. So keep it optional, i.e. not even installed unless expressly stated to include it. Best as a separate binary entirely, like that downloader client thing I don't use either.
Even if its benign, its then just bloatware to those of us that don't use it.
GOG has stated that the client coming with standalone installers like with AVP for multiplayer is temporary and will be removed after the client is officially out.
Posted May 05, 2015
One thing I'm really hoping for is a GOG alternative to Big Picture Mode. I hook my PC up to the TV frequently so that is the one Steam feature I really can't do without. Does anybody else want this? are there any plans for something like this?
Posted May 05, 2015
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coreyblueexclusive: Yeah I'm pretty sure you do,but I'm guessing Alpha invites will automatically be invited into beta?
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Fallen_Zen: Yes, if you're on Alpha, you'll be automatically updated to Beta.
My alpha version didn't upgrade and I don't see any way to upgrade it currently.:(
Posted May 05, 2015
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R3B3LCAUSE: One thing I'm really hoping for is a GOG alternative to Big Picture Mode. I hook my PC up to the TV frequently so that is the one Steam feature I really can't do without. Does anybody else want this? are there any plans for something like this?
I recently bought a new TV that I use as a computer monitor and I never used Big Picture, didn't even occur to me. I'll try it and see how it is but as I recall it spiked my CPU and started require it more than necessary (for what it is) and that lack of optimization bothered my inner hardware enthusiasm. :D
Posted May 05, 2015
I have GOG Galaxy Alpha at the moment. Do I need to sign up to get the beta version or will it do that automatically?
Posted May 05, 2015
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nightcraw1er.488: I wish they would clarify this statement:
"Best of all, GOG Galaxy is optional. If you don't want to use any additional software, your experience with us won't change at all. If you only want to take advantage of select conveniences, you can toggle them on and off. It's all totally up to you. "

As currently the titles which do have this supported come with non-optional install of the client components. I would like to stress, that whilst I see people want the option of online play and such like, I have absolutely no need or want of this in any shape or form. So keep it optional, i.e. not even installed unless expressly stated to include it. Best as a separate binary entirely, like that downloader client thing I don't use either.
Even if its benign, its then just bloatware to those of us that don't use it.
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BKGaming: GOG has stated that the client coming with standalone installers like with AVP for multiplayer is temporary and will be removed after the client is officially out.
Great, thanks. Big relief. Will hold you to that though :o)
Posted May 05, 2015
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mrkgnao: Or this one?
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vicklemos: He says visual, but if you say so :P
Hey, I can see it, so it must be visual.
Posted May 05, 2015
Which games are Galaxy "enabled" right now, like achievements, crossplay and stuff? Can't find a list anywhere.

Original Sin for example, this was promoted as a Galaxy Game before the GOG release. Does it work?
Posted May 05, 2015
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korell: I have GOG Galaxy Alpha at the moment. Do I need to sign up to get the beta version or will it do that automatically?
Automatically. Updates haven't rolled out yet, though, AFAIK.
Post edited May 05, 2015 by mrkgnao
Posted May 05, 2015
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korell: I have GOG Galaxy Alpha at the moment. Do I need to sign up to get the beta version or will it do that automatically?
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coreyblueexclusive: Yeah I'm pretty sure you do,but I'm guessing Alpha invites will automatically be invited into beta?
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Fallen_Zen: Yes, if you're on Alpha, you'll be automatically updated to Beta.
Posted May 05, 2015
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Rincewind81: Which games are Galaxy "enabled" right now, like achievements, crossplay and stuff? Can't find a list anywhere.

Original Sin for example, this was promoted as a Galaxy Game before the GOG release. Does it work?
I would also like a list of games with these features.
Posted May 05, 2015
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Wurzelkraft: I haven't read or tested anything yet but here is my silly question anyway:
Does Galaxy have a changelog for patches?
Would be the sole reason I might install it.
At the moment, it's a silly question.
If I were to guess, I would say it will be a silly question for all eternity.
Posted May 05, 2015
I'm also looking for a list of games which support achievments.
By the way, does someone knows if this will be retroactive with the games already played ? I'm currently on Pillars of Eternity, and i'm wondering if i'll have to run a new game to get all achievments.
Posted May 05, 2015
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R3B3LCAUSE: One thing I'm really hoping for is a GOG alternative to Big Picture Mode. I hook my PC up to the TV frequently so that is the one Steam feature I really can't do without. Does anybody else want this? are there any plans for something like this?
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Nirth: I recently bought a new TV that I use as a computer monitor and I never used Big Picture, didn't even occur to me. I'll try it and see how it is but as I recall it spiked my CPU and started require it more than necessary (for what it is) and that lack of optimization bothered my inner hardware enthusiasm. :D
When I hook up to the TV I don't really use it like a regular monitor, I basically use my PC as a console. The purpose of the Big Picture Mode UI is that it makes it possible to control everything (library, store, in-game overlay, etc.) with a gamepad. If you don't want to do that then it might not be very useful for you. And as far as performance and stability is concerned I haven't had any issues with Big Picture Mode other than occasional freezing when my computer comes out of sleep mode with Big Picture open.
Posted May 05, 2015
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Fallen_Zen: Yes, if you're on Alpha, you'll be automatically updated to Beta.
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Aleenik: My alpha version didn't upgrade and I don't see any way to upgrade it currently.:(
My alpha hasn't updated either even after I restarted Galaxy.
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