GOG Calls Linux Its “Next Major Frontier” — While Also Planning To Actively Embrace AI In Development

GOG has published a job listing for a senior engineer to work on the GOG Galaxy client, which explicitly states that “Linux is the next major frontier” for the platform. The candidate will be tasked with shaping Galaxy’s architecture with Linux support in mind “from day one,” while ensuring that existing functionality for Windows and macOS users remains intact.

This is welcome news for the community, as GOG has had a complicated relationship with Linux. A Linux version of Galaxy 1.0 was originally planned, but all mentions of it disappeared from documentation with the release of Galaxy 2.0. Now, years later, the store appears to be returning to the idea.

However, the same job listing contains a less encouraging detail: GOG expects the candidate to “actively use and promote AI-assisted development tools to improve team efficiency and code quality.” What exactly this entails remains unclear. GOG has declined

to comment on this requirement when asked by PC Gamer.

The situation is somewhat ironic. The Linux community — known for its commitment to open-source software and control over technology — may react negatively to the aggressive promotion of AI-assisted tools. Just a few weeks ago, GOG managing director Maciej Gołębiewski and the company’s new owner (and original co-founder) Michał Kiciński told PC Gamer only that they had a general interest in Linux, without making any concrete promises. It now appears that a decision has been made since then.

Previously, we reported that the platform is preparing

to preserve the legacy of Prince of Persia and ensure that Sands of Time continues to work on modern devices. This followed news of the cancellation of the remake, which had been in development for more than five years.