Owner of big gaming platform can't believe how bad Windows 11 is – and hints are dropped about big things for Linux gamers this year

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January 15, 2026, 2:00 PM

• •GOG is closely evaluating Linux support for 2026.
• •The managing director mentioned Linux as part of their strategy.
• •The owner of GOG criticized Windows 11.
• •The trend is fueled by the success of SteamOS.

GOG's managing director revealed the company is closely evaluating Linux for future strategy, particularly for 2026, driven by user interest and the success of SteamOS. The owner of GOG criticized Windows 11 as poor quality software. This move signals a potential expansion of game support on the platform. The increasing compatibility and ease of use of Linux-based gaming are contributing factors to this shift.

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