GOG has added Star Ocean The Divine Force and Star Ocean The Second Story R to its DRM-free PC catalog, giving Windows players offline installers for two Square Enix RPGs that previously required buying through other storefronts. Both releases entered GOG’s Preservation Program on July 28, meaning GOG is committing to ongoing compatibility work for modern hardware and operating systems.
As PC Gamer first reported, the storefront is also beginning work toward native Linux support for its optional GOG Galaxy client. That is a separate, early-stage effort with no release date—not Linux versions of the two newly listed games.
For Windows users, the meaningful distinction is that neither game requires GOG Galaxy to install or launch. GOG’s product pages offer downloadable offline installers, while Galaxy remains optional for conveniences such as cloud-save synchronization and achievements.
The Divine Force’s GOG listing specifies Windows 10 or Windows 11 64-bit, DirectX 11, 16GB of RAM and 70GB of storage. GOG says its Preservation Program work includes controller support and compatibility maintenance, although that should not be confused with a guarantee of new performance features or game patches from Square Enix.
One conspicuous omission remains: Star Ocean: The Last Hope – 4K & Full HD Remaster, the series’ first PC release in 2017, has not arrived on GOG. Neither GOG nor Square Enix has explained its absence.
That distinction matters for dual-boot and Steam Deck-adjacent PC setups. GOG already distributes some Linux-compatible titles and its DRM-free installers can be used without Galaxy, but the lack of an official Linux Galaxy client leaves library management, cloud synchronization and social features dependent on third-party tools or workarounds.
For now, this is chiefly a Windows PC storefront expansion: two modern JRPGs are available without launcher lock-in, and GOG has attached a preservation commitment to both. The Linux client work is worth watching, but buyers should treat it as a long-term platform project rather than support that exists today.
As PC Gamer first reported, the storefront is also beginning work toward native Linux support for its optional GOG Galaxy client. That is a separate, early-stage effort with no release date—not Linux versions of the two newly listed games.
Offline installers are the immediate change
For Windows users, the meaningful distinction is that neither game requires GOG Galaxy to install or launch. GOG’s product pages offer downloadable offline installers, while Galaxy remains optional for conveniences such as cloud-save synchronization and achievements.The Divine Force’s GOG listing specifies Windows 10 or Windows 11 64-bit, DirectX 11, 16GB of RAM and 70GB of storage. GOG says its Preservation Program work includes controller support and compatibility maintenance, although that should not be confused with a guarantee of new performance features or game patches from Square Enix.
One conspicuous omission remains: Star Ocean: The Last Hope – 4K & Full HD Remaster, the series’ first PC release in 2017, has not arrived on GOG. Neither GOG nor Square Enix has explained its absence.
Galaxy on Linux remains a promise, not a beta
GamingOnLinux received GOG’s confirmation that it has hired a specialist and is “actively exploring” the approach to Linux support for GOG Galaxy. The company did not announce a client, test build, technical roadmap, or delivery window.That distinction matters for dual-boot and Steam Deck-adjacent PC setups. GOG already distributes some Linux-compatible titles and its DRM-free installers can be used without Galaxy, but the lack of an official Linux Galaxy client leaves library management, cloud synchronization and social features dependent on third-party tools or workarounds.
For now, this is chiefly a Windows PC storefront expansion: two modern JRPGs are available without launcher lock-in, and GOG has attached a preservation commitment to both. The Linux client work is worth watching, but buyers should treat it as a long-term platform project rather than support that exists today.
References
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Published: 2026-07-28T14:54:50.617000+00:00
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