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How to Restore GOG Galaxy Game to Previous Version

What makes GOG Galaxy different from other platforms is that it allows you to play an older version of the game. This feature is not supported on other gaming platforms. So if you want know how to revert or revert to aold previous version of the game in GOG Galaxy read the full article.

How to restore GOG Galaxy game to previous version

After an update, if the game you are trying to play does not launch, try rolling back this GOG Galaxy game to the previous version. However, if you want this feature to work with your game, make sure you don't undo any previous updates that were released to the master branch.

  1. Launch GOG Galaxy on your PC.
  2. Choose a game.
  3. Click Customize.
  4. Expand the Manage Installation heading to choose the Configure option.
  5. Under the installation screen, uncheck Automatically update to the latest version.
  6. Select the old version you want.

Please note that the option to revert to a previous version of the game in GOG Galaxy is not available with all games. Here's how you can check and revert to the old version.

Access the GOG Galaxy launcher on PC and select a game from the list.

Then click on the Customize icon located in the upper right corner, right next to the Play icon button.

How to Restore GOG Galaxy Game to Previous Version

Expand the Manage Installation side menu to select the Configure optional.

When directed to a new Installation screen, scroll down to locate auto-update to latest version optional.

How to Restore GOG Galaxy Game to Previous Version

Uncheck the box next to this heading. Once done, previous versions of the game should become visible to you.

Choose the desired version and press OK to confirm changes.

This is how you can downgrade games in GOG Galaxy.

Hope this helps!

How to connect Steam to GOG?

GOG Galaxy has rolled out a program called GOG Connect. It lets you add DRM-free versions of some previously purchased Steam games to your GOG libraries without paying a dime. Just install GOG Connect, connect your Steam account and the app will take care of the rest.

Is there a GOG launcher?

GOG Galaxy 2.0 is a unique concept of PC game launcher. It lets you organize all your favorite games in one place. You can think of it as a library system that stores all your games from GOG Galaxy and other platforms like Steam, Origin, UPlay and Epic Store.