GOG.com’s recent leadership has sparked headlines by openly criticizing Windows while pledging improved Linux support for gamers. In a candid interview, the platform’s new owner and executives highlighted frustrations with Microsoft’s dominance and outlined strategic shifts toward open-source alternatives. Michał Kiciński, who acquired GOG from CD Projekt last month for $25.2 million, called Windows “such poor-quality software” despite its enduring market share. He expressed disbelief at its longevity, noting personal annoyances like fixing family PCs running the OS, and revealed his switch to Mac while acknowledging users fleeing the ecosystem. Managing director Maciej Gołębiewski confirmed Linux as a 2026 priority, responding affirmatively to queries about supporting pro-Linux trends amid anti-Windows sentiment. He avoided specifics but promised noticeable improvements, citing user passion for the platform and GOG’s intent to enhance compatibility. Steam’s December 2025 survey underscores Windows’ 94.2% dominance among PC gamers, with Linux at 3.5% and macOS at 2.2%, yet Linux’s growth via handhelds fuels optimism. Another popular anti-windows slapping against the Redmond titan…
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