Michał Kiciński, co-founder of CD Projekt and the owner of GOG since 2025, is once again sparking debate in the PC gaming world—this time by taking aim at Microsoft’s operating system. In a recent interview, Kiciński didn’t hold back, calling Windows “bad software” and saying it’s “hard to believe” the platform has managed to stay dominant for so long.
His comments land at a time when criticism of Windows is getting louder across gaming and tech communities. Many users are increasingly fed up with changes that affect everyday use, including forced AI features like Copilot, ads appearing in the Start menu, and the steadily rising system requirements tied to Windows 11. For a growing number of players, these frustrations are becoming a real push toward alternatives such as macOS and Linux.
Kiciński has already made that jump in his personal life, using macOS privately. Even so, Windows still finds a way into his routine—mainly through constant troubleshooting. He described regularly fixing his parents’ Windows PCs, calling the situation “unbelievable,” a relatable sentiment for anyone who has spent weekends untangling updates, slowdowns, or unexpected system quirks.
But the conversation isn’t just about frustration with Windows. It also points to what could be a meaningful shift for GOG: stronger Linux support. Interest in Linux has been climbing inside the broader PC gaming ecosystem, boosted in part by the success of Valve’s Linux-based Steam Deck and the growing perception that Linux gaming is more practical than ever.
While Kiciński’s remarks focused on Windows itself, GOG’s Managing Director Maciej Gołębiewski addressed Linux more directly, suggesting the company may finally be ready to invest more seriously. He noted that GOG could likely “do more in this area” and that it’s something the team will be looking into—language that many fans interpret as a sign that a bigger Linux push could be coming.
That matters because, up to now, one of the most common complaints from Linux gamers is the lack of a native GOG Galaxy client. Without official Linux support, many players have relied on third-party solutions just to access their libraries and manage installations. Over the years, calls for proper Linux compatibility have only gotten louder, and many community reactions indicate that any move in that direction would feel long overdue.
Still, not everyone sees Linux as an easy fix. Even supporters acknowledge that Linux comes with its own hurdles, including compatibility gaps and the fragmentation that comes from having so many different distributions. For newcomers especially, that variety can feel confusing compared to the straightforward mainstream approach of Windows or macOS.
Even with those challenges, the momentum is hard to ignore. Between rising dissatisfaction with Windows and the growing visibility of Linux gaming, 2026 is shaping up to be an important year to watch for GOG users—especially anyone hoping the platform finally delivers a smoother, more official experience on Linux.
