GOG Galaxy 2.0 Open Beta now available

CHC · Oct 4, 2019

Loving this so far. One option I would like, though, is for the app to condense games you have two copies of (on multiple launchers) and condense them to one icon. Then just ask which to use when it launches, and then have a sub option to always launch there by default.

Also excited for auto-quit options when games are closed in their respective launchers.

Beardanidas · Oct 4, 2019

Loving except for the insanely high cpu usage, doesnt seem like a common issue though. 40-50%+ on average cpu usage. And I have a i7 2600k @4.4ghz

Dmax3901 · Oct 4, 2019

I got in, only to realise I signed up with the wrong email address, as in, not the one I have associated with my GOG account :(

Deleted member 14313 · Oct 6, 2019

Dmax3901 said:
I got in, only to realise I signed up with the wrong email address, as in, not the one I have associated with my GOG account :(

You can change your GOG email to the one you used to sign up and it will work. It did for me at least.

elcook_GOG · Oct 7, 2019

CHC said:
Loving this so far. One option I would like, though, is for the app to condense games you have two copies of (on multiple launchers) and condense them to one icon. Then just ask which to use when it launches, and then have a sub option to always launch there by default.

Also excited for auto-quit options when games are closed in their respective launchers.

Glad you like it. As for merging duplicates, we're aware of this and keep it high on the priority list for our updates. Auto quitting and auto launching respective launchers is coming.

Beardanidas said:
Loving except for the insanely high cpu usage, doesnt seem like a common issue though. 40-50%+ on average cpu usage. And I have a i7 2600k @4.4ghz

This should definitely not be the case. Can you report this via the app, listing your specs and what integrations you're using with GOG GALAXY 2.0? Thanks!

Dmax3901 said:
I got in, only to realise I signed up with the wrong email address, as in, not the one I have associated with my GOG account :(

Just like crepuscule suggested, you can change the email address associated with your GOG account and the beta will work for you.

Dmax3901 · Oct 7, 2019

crepuscule said:
You can change your GOG email to the one you used to sign up and it will work. It did for me at least.

elcook_GOG said:
Glad you like it. As for merging duplicates, we're aware of this and keep it high on the priority list for our updates. Auto quitting and auto launching respective launchers is coming.

This should definitely not be the case. Can you report this via the app, listing your specs and what integrations you're using with GOG GALAXY 2.0? Thanks!

Just like crepuscule suggested, you can change the email address associated with your GOG account and the beta will work for you.

Great, thanks!

desu · Oct 9, 2019

Just got my invite (and I signed up pretty late I would say).

Orzix · Oct 9, 2019

Just got in and it's already amazing! Can't wait for the upcoming features. So far so good!

ookiimarukochan · Oct 9, 2019

Just got into the beta and the official xbox integration isn't working right for me - it picks up all my Windows games, 1 of my Windows Phone 7 games (I know), 1 of my Windows Phone 8 games (really, I know) and a single 360 game (Hexic HD) - perhaps because I'm a weird case as my 360 account is Japan region, but Windows Store account is in the UK (moved several years ago and didn't want to change region as I'd lose about 3/4 of my 360 purchases)

Kelanflyter · Oct 9, 2019

I tried the new app, and it's great, but yes dupplicate games are a problem.
Also, my Xbox Library is full of demo games that i have to hide manualy, but it's the same issue on the Xbox One.

Is there any plans to :

- Include Xbox 360 games in the Xbox section ?
- Include PSN+ games (with a distinction with owned PSN games)
- Include Games With Gold games (with a distinction with owned XBL games)
- Add a Nintendo Switch section ?
- Add a Twitch prime option ?
- Add a filter between Digital and Retail games for Xbox/PS sections ?

Rosur · Oct 9, 2019

ookiimarukochan said:
Just got into the beta and the official xbox integration isn't working right for me - it picks up all my Windows games, 1 of my Windows Phone 7 games (I know), 1 of my Windows Phone 8 games (really, I know) and a single 360 game (Hexic HD) - perhaps because I'm a weird case as my 360 account is Japan region, but Windows Store account is in the UK (moved several years ago and didn't want to change region as I'd lose about 3/4 of my 360 purchases)

Got into as well but can't try till home, seems a new wave was sent out today.

Kelanflyter said:
- Add a Twitch prime option ?

Got plenty of games on there from the free offerings so would be nice.

ookiimarukochan · Oct 9, 2019

Kelanflyter said:
- Include PSN+ games (with a distinction with owned PSN games)

I can see PSN+ games in my account already (nothing to show they're PSN plus though) and there's a community integration for Twitch Prime already at https://github.com/nyash-qq/galaxy-plugin-twitch/

Kelanflyter · Oct 9, 2019

ookiimarukochan said:
I can see PSN+ games in my account already (nothing to show they're PSN plus though) and there's a community integration for Twitch Prime already at https://github.com/nyash-qq/galaxy-plugin-twitch/

Maybe i can't see my PSN+ games because my PSN+ has expired

FliX · Oct 9, 2019

Kelanflyter said:
Maybe i can't see my PSN+ games because my PSN+ has expired

Doesn't the PS integration look at trophies as opposed to owned games. I have a bunch of games in gog that I do not own but have played in the past.

JediEagle · Oct 9, 2019

elcook_GOG said:
Yes, there is a PS4 integration made by the community – it gathers all games you own on PS4 with achievements. It's pretty neat I have to say :)

Any idea why there's a few games it can't read? For example, it does not register Marvel's Spiderman and Darksiders 3. At first I thought it's because it was a while since I played them, but there are other games on the list I haven't touched for much longer (like God of War)

Paul · Oct 9, 2019

I wish I could start games by clicking on the image of the game (like it is possible in steam grid view, to choose "play" or "details")

Hetz · Oct 9, 2019

I still haven't gotten an invite. I signed up in June. I really want to try this out. I have so many games on so many platforms. Oh well, back to waiting....

ookiimarukochan · Oct 9, 2019

FliXFantatier said:
Doesn't the PS integration look at trophies as opposed to owned games. I have a bunch of games in gog that I do not own but have played in the past.

It shows several games that I've downloaded (or added to my account for Plus games) but not played and it shows a game I've played on an expired psn plus trial in a different region as well as the same game for my actual psn account region (I think that's why it is doubled?) so I have no idea what it's doing (it does seem to only show PS4 games though - there are a couple of games I have where the trophy set is PS3/Vita/PS4 but I've got the PS3 or Vita version and they're not shown.) It also seems to freak out if you play games from outside your account region so mine shows Gravity Rush 2 and Gravity Daze 2 with the same set of achievements/play data.

AuthenticM · Oct 9, 2019

elcook_GOG Would it be possible to add non-commercial games to Galaxy? I'd like to add Twisted Insurrection, a stand-alone total conversion of C&C Tiberian Sun.

mddover · Oct 9, 2019

I'm really liking this far - it absolutely shows tons of promise.

My games collection is extremely unwieldy, and so what would be an absolute godsend for me are more ways to automatically sort and filter what I have. Maybe I just overlooked something, but what I'd really love are community-generated tags. Tagging my collection would practically be a full-time job, so I need ways to automate the process.

Deleted member 18742 · Oct 9, 2019

I hope there is way in the future to merge games on multiple platforms into one tile. Loving it so far

elcook_GOG · Oct 10, 2019

Kelanflyter said:
Maybe i can't see my PSN+ games because my PSN+ has expired

If I remember correctly, once you stop using PSN+, all those games you got from the subscription are taken away, probably that's why you can't see them in GOG GALAXY 2.0. Also, please keep in mind that the PSN integration is one done by the community, so it uses the publicly available information from your account rather than operate on an official API.

JediEagle said:
Any idea why there's a few games it can't read? For example, it does not register Marvel's Spiderman and Darksiders 3. At first I thought it's because it was a while since I played them, but there are other games on the list I haven't touched for much longer (like God of War)

That's weird, as the games mentioned by you, show up in my library of PSN games. Try maybe refreshing the integration or reconnecting it. And as mentioned above, keep in mind the PSN integration is not an official one but done by the community, so it may miss some features or be buggy at times.

Paul said:
I wish I could start games by clicking on the image of the game (like it is possible in steam grid view, to choose "play" or "details")

You can! Just right-click on the game's cover and choose "Play" or "Install" :)

Hetz said:
I still haven't gotten an invite. I signed up in June. I really want to try this out. I have so many games on so many platforms. Oh well, back to waiting....

Try checking your SPAM folder as well, maybe the invite is there.

AuthenticM said:
elcook_GOG Would it be possible to add non-commercial games to Galaxy? I'd like to add Twisted Insurrection, a stand-alone total conversion of C&C Tiberian Sun.

That's a matter of adding specific titles to our database. |I checked and Twisted Insurrection is not there, but you can report it via the app and we'll see if we can add it.

mddover said:
I'm really liking this far - it absolutely shows tons of promise.

My games collection is extremely unwieldy, and so what would be an absolute godsend for me are more ways to automatically sort and filter what I have. Maybe I just overlooked something, but what I'd really love are community-generated tags. Tagging my collection would practically be a full-time job, so I need ways to automate the process.

Automated tagging. Interesting idea. If possible, please drop that piece of feedback via the Feedback option in the app, so our devs can look into that and maybe figure something out :)

BOTW is a 7/10 said:
I hope there is way in the future to merge games on multiple platforms into one tile. Loving it so far

It's on our list ;)

ookiimarukochan said:
Just got into the beta and the official xbox integration isn't working right for me - it picks up all my Windows games, 1 of my Windows Phone 7 games (I know), 1 of my Windows Phone 8 games (really, I know) and a single 360 game (Hexic HD) - perhaps because I'm a weird case as my 360 account is Japan region, but Windows Store account is in the UK (moved several years ago and didn't want to change region as I'd lose about 3/4 of my 360 purchases)

Could you please report that via the app, so we can look into this in detail? Thanks!

Deleted member 18742 · Oct 10, 2019

elcook_GOG said:
It's on our list ;)

Nice! Any idea or can you talk about if it will be automatic? Or would you force it yourself?

ookiimarukochan · Oct 10, 2019

elcook_GOG said:
Could you please report that via the app, so we can look into this in detail? Thanks!

Already done, just wanted to see if it was a common issue or not.

Tizoc · Oct 10, 2019

Finally got my invite ^o^v

This thing really needs controller config like on Steam at least. All its other features are neat, but having controller config would put me one step closer to getting more stuff (namely classics!) on GOG than on Steam.
One other neat feature I would like them to include if possible is having your GOG activity such as screenshots etc. be viewable on Steam activity feed for your friends as well (and vice versa if possible!)

elcook_GOG · Oct 10, 2019

BOTW is a 7/10 said:
Nice! Any idea or can you talk about if it will be automatic? Or would you force it yourself?

We're aiming to make it automatic :)

Tizoc said:
One other neat feature I would like them to include if possible is having your GOG activity such as screenshots etc. be viewable on Steam activity feed for your friends as well (and vice versa if possible!)

But that would need to be a Steam feature, not something GOG GALAXY 2.0 would do. Right?

SiG · Oct 10, 2019

I wish GOG Galaxy also added "Nintendo Switch" as a list of platforms, as oppose to needing to manually tag games to add "Nintendo Switch" to them, and seeing them listed as "Other".

Fahdi · Oct 10, 2019

elcook_GOG said:
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Can you please bring the Manual Edits back like Plex does? I tend to play my collections Chronologically.

Currently no support for PS3 and 360 Games being added. When?

Also, platform icons for manual additions for exclusives don't exist. Can you give us that option as well?

Jay_AD · Oct 10, 2019

Really happy with it so far. I had the "no command line options on shortcuts" problem, which I've reported as feedback, but for now I have just gone ahead and organized everything with batch files. Works pretty well, but it was a bit of work.

This is how I've organised my games so far:

Maybe a little unwieldy with the "installed", but I got used to it pretty fast.

"Other, No tags" are mainly older retail PC games, custom/modded installs and source ports, and freeware stuff like Stepmania. "Other, Dosbox" is all my DOS games, because I like to set up my own Dosbox configs with ECE rather than using pre-packaged stuff + a lot of games not sold anywhere anymore. I basically never use the "All Games" tab.

The game database seems to be pretty good btw, even for games that aren't on any launcher. I have some pretty arcane stuff in there, only had 2-3 cases where I couldn't find an entry.

Galaxy 2.0 is for now my go-to frontend for PC gaming. Pretty nifty overall. Again, big fan of the unified game-time tracking. I just like to know how much I've played my games. :D

Paul · Oct 10, 2019

elcook_GOG said:
You can! Just right-click on the game's cover and choose "Play" or "Install" :)

hah how did I not notice that
It is good, although it still requires that unnecessary rightclick (bit inconvenient when using logitech k400 for TV gaming), it would be more convenient if it was more like steam - just hover the cursor over the cover and option to play/details appears at the bottom of the cover, like this (for some reason mouse cursor is not visible in the shot, but it is there):

Still, great work so far, I am already tempted to use Galaxy as my default launcher after almost 15 years with steam.

elcook_GOG · Oct 11, 2019

Paul said:
hah how did I not notice that
It is good, although it still requires that unnecessary rightclick (bit inconvenient when using logitech k400 for TV gaming), it would be more convenient if it was more like steam - just hover the cursor over the cover and option to play/details appears at the bottom of the cover, like this (for some reason mouse cursor is not visible in the shot, but it is there)

You can add "Status" in the "Cusomize grid view" option from the dropdown settings (http://prnt.sc/phu78b) and you'll see "Play" or "Install" option (http://prnt.sc/phu8il) without the right-click hassle :)

Sorry for links to screenshots, but uploading it directly to the post didn't work for me.

spineduke · Oct 11, 2019

really appreciate having you around here elcook_GOG

excited for whats yet to come

b0uncyfr0 · Oct 11, 2019

Finally got my invite - thank goodness!

I think the first initial issue was the back buttons on my mouse not working - that was surprising. Unless I was doing something wrong.

Aquova · Oct 11, 2019

It's really cool so far, and I'm really enjoying it. I have been having issues with getting some of the integrations to work on Mac however. Epic and Origin synced their games properly, but Steam and PSN refuse to do so, it always lists it as unavailable. It wasn't until I tried it on Windows that the integration worked fine, but the issue still persists on my Mac. I filed a bug report, so hopefully it gets looked into soon.

And if anyone is listening, Linux port please!!

Deleted member 15476 · Oct 11, 2019

b0uncyfr0 said:
I think the first initial issue was the back buttons on my mouse not working - that was surprising. Unless I was doing something wrong.

Just tested, they don't work for me either fwiw. Probably not supported?

Paul · Oct 11, 2019

elcook_GOG said:
You can add "Status" in the "Cusomize grid view" option from the dropdown settings (http://prnt.sc/phu78b) and you'll see "Play" or "Install" option (http://prnt.sc/phu8il) without the right-click hassle :)

Sorry for links to screenshots, but uploading it directly to the post didn't work for me.

Hah, I actually did know about this. But when enabled it makes the library look significantly uglier, so I disabled it again. Still think steam's solution is most aesthetically pleasing and easy to use :)

Deleted member 21709 · Oct 11, 2019

I wish this didn't have to scan my libraries every time I launch it. It feels bloated and sluggish. Why can't it remember my additions and assume I don't regularly remove games from my libraries?

It also lost connection to my Steam library multiple times.

Deleted member 7148 · Oct 11, 2019

Finally got around to installing the app and connecting all of my accounts. I really like the stat tracking features here and the updates it gives you on how many hours you're putting into games. Having all of my PC games in one place just to browse through and see what all I own throughout the various store apps is very convenient.

My only real complaint (if you even want to call it that) is that I don't really see the usefulness of adding console games to it. I connected my XBL and PSN accounts and it flooded my library with games I can't even play unless I move to a console. I could see people finding this useful for the stats and to keep track of their console games, but for me I would much rather keep this to only PC games that I can actually launch and play while on my PC. I know I can filter them out but I'd rather not even have them in the equation. That's just me though.

FliX · Oct 12, 2019

JDFaulky said:
My only real complaint (if you even want to call it that) is that I don't really see the usefulness of adding console games to it. I connected my XBL and PSN accounts and it flooded my library with games I can't even play unless I move to a console. I could see people finding this useful for the stats and to keep track of their console games, but for me I would much rather keep this to only PC games that I can actually launch and play while on my PC. I know I can filter them out but I'd rather not even have them in the equation. That's just me though.

That's a really weird complaint to have. Just remove the integration and your problem is solved.
I like it to see my "complete" collection. 😊

Wag · Oct 12, 2019

JDFaulky said:
Finally got around to installing the app and connecting all of my accounts. I really like the stat tracking features here and the updates it gives you on how many hours you're putting into games. Having all of my PC games in one place just to browse through and see what all I own throughout the various store apps is very convenient.

My only real complaint (if you even want to call it that) is that I don't really see the usefulness of adding console games to it. I connected my XBL and PSN accounts and it flooded my library with games I can't even play unless I move to a console. I could see people finding this useful for the stats and to keep track of their console games, but for me I would much rather keep this to only PC games that I can actually launch and play while on my PC. I know I can filter them out but I'd rather not even have them in the equation. That's just me though.

XBL account includes PC Gamepass games so it's useful in that sense.

Paul · Oct 13, 2019

One more question, is it possible to set Galaxy to start with windows already opened? It starts, but minimized to tray. With Steam I had it set to start open so I can see my library after PC starts instead of useless desktop wallpaper.

Cripterion · Oct 15, 2019

Launched the client yesterday and lo and behold I could get in (I guess I missed the invite mail). This stuff is awesome. I only had to add the Twitch stuff manually but it really rocks and it's a marvel seeing all the game library there. And on about close to a thousand titles I think only 2 tiles didn't have a thumbnail.

You guys are doing marvelous work. Client is quite responsive to browse through too, I have way less titles on Origin for example and the thing is laggy when i'm going up and down my library.

elcook_GOG · Oct 16, 2019

JDFaulky said:
Finally got around to installing the app and connecting all of my accounts. I really like the stat tracking features here and the updates it gives you on how many hours you're putting into games. Having all of my PC games in one place just to browse through and see what all I own throughout the various store apps is very convenient.

My only real complaint (if you even want to call it that) is that I don't really see the usefulness of adding console games to it. I connected my XBL and PSN accounts and it flooded my library with games I can't even play unless I move to a console. I could see people finding this useful for the stats and to keep track of their console games, but for me I would much rather keep this to only PC games that I can actually launch and play while on my PC. I know I can filter them out but I'd rather not even have them in the equation. That's just me though.

Thanks for all the kind words :) As for the complaint you have, as it was mentioned by others, you don't have to connect console platforms and you should be good ;)

Paul said:
One more question, is it possible to set Galaxy to start with windows already opened? It starts, but minimized to tray. With Steam I had it set to start open so I can see my library after PC starts instead of useless desktop wallpaper.

Hm, that's a good point. I'll bring this up to dev team.

Cripterion said:
Launched the client yesterday and lo and behold I could get in (I guess I missed the invite mail). This stuff is awesome. I only had to add the Twitch stuff manually but it really rocks and it's a marvel seeing all the game library there. And on about close to a thousand titles I think only 2 tiles didn't have a thumbnail.

You guys are doing marvelous work. Client is quite responsive to browse through too, I have way less titles on Origin for example and the thing is laggy when i'm going up and down my library.

Thank you for all the praise, I'll share it with the team :) Glad you like what we've done so far - and there's plenty ahead of us. As for the invite, it may got stuck in your SPAM folder.

Deleted member 7148 · Oct 16, 2019

elcook_GOG said:
Thanks for all the kind words :) As for the complaint you have, as it was mentioned by others, you don't have to connect console platforms and you should be good ;)

That's exactly what I did. I just disconnected Xbox and Playstation and solved my minor complaint. Great job on the app! It's really useful.

Paul · Oct 16, 2019

elcook_GOG said:
Hm, that's a good point. I'll bring this up to dev team.

Thanks. One more question, I assume it is normal that Galaxy runs several python.exe processes one of which seems to be using around 1-2% CPU even when nothing is done on the PC?

Btw I have already pretty much switched to Galaxy from Steam...it is damn convenient to have games from all launchers in single place, even xbox gamepass games.

Lashley · Oct 16, 2019

Does anyone know how to manually add played time to a manually added game, like Playnite allows?

modestb · Oct 16, 2019

Lashley said:
Does anyone know how to manually add played time to a manually added game, like Playnite allows?

I asked earlier in the thread - they do not do that. Maybe it will come later but is not available now

Lashley · Oct 16, 2019

modestb said:
I asked earlier in the thread - they do not do that. Maybe it will come later but is not available now

Damn :(

Lashley · Oct 18, 2019

Played time tracking is bugged to fuck for me.

On GOG Disco Elysium shows 6 hours and 41m

Playnite shows over 11 hours (Which is correct)

I always launch it using gog galaxy too

elcook_GOG · Oct 21, 2019

Lashley said:
Played time tracking is bugged to fuck for me.

On GOG Disco Elysium shows 6 hours and 41m

Playnite shows over 11 hours (Which is correct)

I always launch it using gog galaxy too

Would you be so kind and report that through "Report issue" in the app? Thanks!

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