Fixing GoG Galaxy Launch Issues: Troubleshooting Connection to Steam

Step 1: Relaunch GOG Galaxy and Steam

If you’re receiving the “Steam is not connected” error, starting fresh might help.

Instructions:

1. Close the GOG Galaxy app.
2. Ensure it’s not running by checking the Taskbar overflow.
3. Right-click on the GOG Galaxy icon and select “Exit”.
4. Close Steam in the same way.
5. Open GOG Galaxy without launching Steam.
6. Now, launch the game directly from GOG Galaxy.

Pro Tip: Ensure to have your games updated to the latest version regularly to avoid compatibility issues.

Step 2: Sync the Integrations

Synchronization can refresh connections between platforms.

Launch the GOG Galaxy app, click the ⚙ icon, and select “Sync Integrations”.Wait for the process to complete.

Pro Tip: Regularly syncing ensures that your game library remains updated across platforms.

Step 3: Enable DirectPlay

DirectPlay can improve game launch success rates.

Instructions:

1. Press Windows + R, type optionalfeatures, and hit Enter.
2. Expand “Legacy Components” and check “DirectPlay”.
3. Click OK to apply these changes.

Pro Tip: After applying changes, consider rebooting your PC for the settings to take effect seamlessly.

Step 4: Reconnect Steam Integration

Re-establishing connections can fix disassociation issues.

Instructions:

1. Open GOG Galaxy and go to Settings by clicking the gear icon.
2. Navigate to the “Integrations” tab.
3. If Steam appears as “Not connected”, click “Connect” and follow the prompts to log in.

Pro Tip: Always verify that your Steam credentials are accurate during the reconnection process.

Step 5: Clear Local Files of GOG Galaxy

Removing local files can resolve corrupted data issues.

Instructions:

1. Close GOG Galaxy and navigate to %LOCALAPPDATA%\GOG.com\Galaxy\plugins\installed\.
2. Select and delete all files within the Steam folder.
3. Relaunch GOG Galaxy which will automatically restore necessary files.

Pro Tip: This step can resolve many performance-related issues stemming from corrupted local files.

Step 6: Allow GOG Galaxy and Steam Through Firewall

Ensuring both applications are allowed through your firewall can prevent connection issues.

Instructions:

1. Press Windows + R, type firewall.cpl, and hit Enter.
2. Select “Allow an app or feature through the Windows Defender Firewall”.
3. Add exceptions for both “GOG Galaxy” and “Steam” to ensure they can communicate through your firewall.

Pro Tip: Always keep your firewall settings updated if you experience connectivity issues.

Step 7: Launch the Game Directly

As a last resort, launch the game directly from its executable.

Instructions:

1. Close GOG Galaxy entirely.
2. Start Steam and navigate to your game library.
3. Locate and launch the game directly from Steam.

Pro Tip: This method can sometimes help bypass issues caused by launcher dependencies.

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