Hello there! Are there any programmers or engineers in here? I might need a friendly advice...
I'm currently getting my first bachelor degree in philology. I am 21 at the moment of writing it and thinking of getting another education. Something in the IT field. I'd like to tie my life with gaming industry, but I have no idea what to do, where to start or if it even worth it.
So could anyone feel me in on what kinds of educations I may choose and how to approach it? Or if I really need an education to get into the industry?

Get a lobotomy. :P

I'll see myself out. :D

Learn Polish! Make sure your English is American as that is what GOG uses.

My English is universal :3
And yeah, the language isn't a problem at all. The IT education might be the problem.

For starters do you already know something about programming or computers in general, and do you really have an interest in those areas?

For many people there are generally two ways after getting a degree to get a job - you either know someone or you show them what you have done. Many works on some project or demo that they can show to a potential boss.

There are different areas in a gaming company but in general you need to know some higher math, how the computer works, and several languages. Languages like python, C/C++ and java are a highly valued knowledge.

And you need a degree in general Computer Science, programming, computer art, or some sort of engineering. I don't know what options you have in your country, but you also have the option to take some or all of your degree online (with and without certification)

I would recommend the CS50x course at edx. https://www.edx.org/course/cs50s-introduction-computer-science-harvardx-cs50x, and just go from there, or start on something completely different :D

Another thing: You can also take certain certifications if that's something that interests you. Like these: https://www.professormesser.com/ (CompTia A+ series is about the hardware of a computer.)

The job openings listing would be a place to start: https://www.gog.com/work

You can read the requirements for the positions that appeal the most to you and learn what is expected from candidates.

Do you know about the working conditions in the game industry? I would read up on that and make sure that the education can be useful for something else at some point if you so fancy.

I do have some minor knowledge. I have some understanding of if/else logic thanks to my childhood passion for RPG makers X)
I've also completed Codacademy course for JavaScript. Yeah, it's not much but it gives you the idea, I guess. Thanks for the advice though!

Excellent! You only need some sort of motivation and an interest to keep the ball rolling. Good luck!

You can check the job offers and job descriptions of GOG:
https://www.gog.com/work
To get a first impression what skills are required.

A formal education is of help, but not always necessary.
More important are practical reference projects you have done (programs, developed websites, etc.)

Ciao, fellow philologist!

There are as many (probably more) careers in game development as there are in any of the creative vocations. Think of movies: everything from investors, producers and actors to support roles (like make-up, lighting, cinematography, scouting sites and props, etc., or, in this case, creating art assets and coding), but it sounds like you might be suited to / aiming for writing.

Are you creative, or technical? Both are needed, either content creation or editing.
For instance, do you write (non-) fiction? Do you create images? Do you correct the grammar and spelling of people you meet? (Do you like posing lots of questions? :)

There are a number of acreditations you might be interested in, depending on what you are aiming to do. Good companies will be pleased to help you, so I expect if you made some preliminary approach to Gog they would tell you what they expect in those looking to join their "family". (Hint: you will need to relocate to Poland.)

Writing is a dream I'm planning to fulfill in some future, as I'm not experienced enough to write as good as I'd like to. I've seen and read some really good stories and right now I am at the point of not liking almost everything I write. But I am trying to get through it. And until I do, I need to make living on something. And if so, why not combine the necessary with something I strive for? :)
Besides, my guess is it would be much easier to become a writer in the industry if I already joined it and even worked on some projects, rather then to knock in developers' doors with half empty resume.

Looking at the website right now, I doubt it.

Move to Poland and pray.

Try to not to be too niche...