GOG Galaxy is now available for the public to try out in its current beta format. The service is similar to Steam in that it will allow you to digitally download and maintain your GOG purchases without the need to hit up the website.


GOG Galaxy features one-click installation and auto-updates for its library of over 1000 titles, but it also stays true to GOG.com values: it’s all optional. Automatic updating can be disabled for any game; but if you leave it on and a patch breaks something, GOG Galaxy will offer its rollback feature to restore a previous version of the game. Gamers can also download a standalone, DRM-free backup copy of every game, so keeping purchases safe is easier than ever.

GOG Galaxy offers friends list, game time tracking, achievements, and chat. Gamers can now talk to each other, connect with their group of friends, and see what their friends are playing. GOG Galaxy is also an online multiplayer & matchmaking solution that, in select titles, includes cross-play: platform-independent multiplayer between gamers on GOG.com and Steam.

The first major offering that will be made available through GOG Galaxy is none other than The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

If this sounds like something you're interested in trying out, you can simply head on over to the GOG Galaxy landing page and get started immediately. It works on both Windows and OS X machines.