In the example you'll see in the gallery below, changing SimCity 4's sorting title to just 'a', yielded the expected result: the game was put at the top of the pile if the aforementioned sorting option was picked.Īnother welcome feature is the expansion of the right-click context menu, which now allows you to rate the game, check for updates - for GOG games only -, manage the installation - i.e. Additionally, a new 'Subscriptions' bookmark will appear in the left sidebar, although it is permanent, and like 'Recent', 'Installed', 'Owned' and - when applicable - 'Downloads', it cannot be renamed or dragged to a different spot.Īmong the new features there's also something called 'Sorting titles', which in essence allows you to retain the game's official denomination, but add a custom one on top, which Galaxy 2.0 will look for when you choose for your library to be sorted by title. Games you have bought already will appear under the 'Not in subscriptions' sections. That said, if you happen to have one of the Xbox-related subscriptions for now, you'll be able to group your games by 'Subscription', a new option that's available both in Grid and List view. There is a checkbox to detect and show games automatically, although it's greyed out, with the tooltip stating that the "Feature for this platform is unavailable", regardless if the person has or does not have an active subscription. In Settings (cog in the upper left > Settings), under Features, there's a new section which allows you to toggle the display of titles depending on the subscription, although it currently seems to only offer Xbox-related options (Game Pass for PC, Game Pass for Console, Game Pass Ultimate, and Xbox Live Gold). The most visible of these is the ability to manage and display games from subscription services.
GOG Galaxy 2.0 probably won't spell the end of store exclusives like Hades and Metro Exodus, but it will least make them easier to handle.Unsurprisingly, the bulk of changes concerns Galaxy 2.0's library management, which in the Theia Update has been enhanced via a number of convenience tweaks or additions. It's a nifty feature that makes it easier to pull your buddies into an online game like Destiny 2. With its latest patch, for example, GOG Galaxy now allows you to see the online status of your friends across different gaming platforms.
Since then, GOG has been busy at work adding features that enhance the platform's original pitch.
At the time, the client didn't have a lot of features, but it did allow us to organize the majority of our games.
We took a look at GOG Galaxy 2.0 earlier this year when it was in closed beta. Some of the bigger ones include Steam, Origin, Uplay and the Epic Games Store. At the moment, GOG Galaxy 2.0 supports 20 platforms, either officially or through community-made integrations. You can also link your Xbox and PlayStation accounts to GOG Galaxy 2.0, allowing you to see your console games as well - no need for a spreadsheet.
While you'll still need to have launchers like Steam and the Epic Games Store on your computer, GOG Galaxy 2.0 allows you to install and play any games you may have on those platforms using its client.
You can join the open beta by visiting the GOG Galaxy website and downloading the new client on your PC or Mac.Īs before, owner CD Projekt says the goal of its app is to unify your disparate game libraries and friends lists in one place. After launching in a limited, invite-only beta earlier this year, GOG Galaxy 2.0 is now available to anyone who wants to try it.