# The Stable Release of Bazzite Deck 44 is Coming **URL:** \ **Category:** Bazzite\ **Tags:** announcements, bazzite-news\ **Created:** [August 3, 2026, 2:08am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/the-stable-release-of-bazzite-deck-44-is-coming/12343 "2026-08-03T02:08:43Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Andy10115](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/universal-blue.discourse.group/andy10115/32/10202_2.png) [@Andy10115](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Andy10115)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2026, 2:08am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/the-stable-release-of-bazzite-deck-44-is-coming/12343/1 "2026-08-03T02:08:43Z")
# The Stable Release of Bazzite Deck 44 is Coming It’s been a long road and we appreciate everyone’s excitement and patience as the Stable release of the brand new Deck/HTPC image of Bazzite draws near. With it many new features and software to keep you focused on your games. ## Testers Wanted The worst of the worst bugs have been steadily chipped away at by our testers and devs over the last few months, and we’re ready to begin our final phase of testing to ensure everyone’s experience is as smooth as possible. We could especially use help from folks with Ayaneo, AOKZOE, OneXPlayer, and GPD Win devices, but all are welcome. Here is what you need to know to get started: - We do most of our coordination through our [Discord Server](https://discord.com/invite/JQq48bYzrc) - We have a dedicated testing thread that you can find [here](https://discord.com/channels/1072614816579063828/1512158970851233993) - You can move into the testing track easily by using the Bazzite Portal app or simply typing `brh rebase testing` into your terminal - If you encounter too many issues and want to go back to stable you can do so via the Bazzite Portal app or `brh rebase stable` in your terminal - Logs can be easily obtained via `ujust logs-this-boot` and `ujust logs-last-boot` - **Logs should always accompany any bug reports** - You may be asked to open issues on GitHub to help track issues [here](https://github.com/ublue-os/bazzite/issues) ## New Deck Image Features Include - Our gamemode session now closely follows SteamOS/Nobara/ChimeraOS/Others. Most of the controls such as TDP and RGB are done entirely through the Steam UI - OpenGamepadUI takes over the extended QAM overlay role, providing the ability to change input modes and other options not exposed in Steam. Also includes the ability to install plugins made by the community - Updates can now also done through the SteamUI and changelogs in Steam will now be more accurate We expect some minor regressions in handhelds not owned by our team. In the event you encounter such a regression **we ask that you report it to us with logs**. These reports will help us and every other Linux gaming distro using the OGC stack, and will help us eliminate any regressions before launch. For anyone that wants to stay on Bazzite 43 a little longer, you can pin your current image before August 15th (subject to change) by following this guide: [Updates, Rollbacks and Rebasing Guide](https://docs.bazzite.gg/Installing_and_Managing_Software/Updates_Rollbacks_and_Rebasing/rolling_back_system_updates/#how-do-i-save-my-previous-deployment) ## Desktop Testers Needed Too ### Highlights include: - CardWire - a modern eBPF replacement for switcheroo and supergfxctl with a fancy UI to make iGPU/dGPU setups as easy as possible - Our new GUI Bazzite Updater app - The latest and greatest Mesa & Kernel Outside of the major changes above, we’ve spent the last few months cleaning up all of our images right down to the ujust recipes, and Bazzite Portal now comes with a helpful welcome section for new users. ## The Wait is Almost Over We’ll use the next couple of weeks for additional shakedown time and work through updating our documentation to reflect these changes! Thanks for your continued support and confidence while we work to continue making Bazzite even better! ---
**Author:** ![anon60316132](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/e56c9b/32.png) [@anon60316132](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/anon60316132)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2026, 4:10am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/the-stable-release-of-bazzite-deck-44-is-coming/12343/2 "2026-08-03T04:10:37Z")
Not going to do any testing if you’re not going to look at feedback here ---
**Author:** ![kylegospo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/universal-blue.discourse.group/kylegospo/32/375_2.png) [@kylegospo](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/kylegospo)\ **Post date:** [August 3, 2026, 5:00am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/the-stable-release-of-bazzite-deck-44-is-coming/12343/3 "2026-08-03T05:00:08Z")
This has always been true for all of Universal Blue, GitHub is the source of truth. We look at our Discourse of course but this isn’t the best place for tracking long term issues, nor is it as fast as Discord for live support. If here is the only place you can provide feedback by all means do it. ---
**Author:** ![4gr8justice](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/universal-blue.discourse.group/4gr8justice/32/10208_2.png) [@4gr8justice](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/4gr8justice)\ **Post date:** [August 4, 2026, 11:38pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/the-stable-release-of-bazzite-deck-44-is-coming/12343/5 "2026-08-04T23:38:04Z")
Is the GNOME deck image still cobbled together with SDDM? Even if we’re still forced to enter a password for GDM, at least session switching can be automated. But what do I know… ---
**Author:** ![michaelrostom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/9f8e36/32.png) [@michaelrostom](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/michaelrostom)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2026, 3:41am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/the-stable-release-of-bazzite-deck-44-is-coming/12343/6 "2026-08-05T03:41:08Z")
Thank you all for your work \< 3 ---
**Author:** ![zhj](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/universal-blue.discourse.group/zhj/32/9091_2.png) [@zhj](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/zhj)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2026, 5:01am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/the-stable-release-of-bazzite-deck-44-is-coming/12343/7 "2026-08-05T05:01:28Z")
Since I constantly need to remotely install and debug systems for others, I rely heavily on remote‑access software. I have noticed that in the deck‑20260313 live ISO, I could install RustDesk via its Flatpak package and establish remote connections without issues. However, Flatpak installation no longer works in the current deck‑20260415 live ISO. I also tried the AppImage build: the application launches normally, yet after entering the machine ID and password to connect, the Wayland screen‑sharing permission confirmation pop‑up never appears. As a result, my controlling end shows a permanent black screen. Furthermore, after I finish system installation and boot into the desktop with the 0415 build, either Flatpak packages fail to install software at all, or remote access does not function properly even after successful installation. RustDesk works correctly only when installed from Bazaar. ---
**Author:** ![marceloemery](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/universal-blue.discourse.group/marceloemery/32/10079_2.png) [@marceloemery](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/marceloemery)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2026, 5:10am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/the-stable-release-of-bazzite-deck-44-is-coming/12343/8 "2026-08-05T05:10:50Z")
if I pin the current version, do I still get updates? Will it just keep the current version from being erased? ---
**Author:** ![bsb](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/50afbb/32.png) [@bsb](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/bsb)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2026, 5:58am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/the-stable-release-of-bazzite-deck-44-is-coming/12343/9 "2026-08-05T05:58:09Z")
Can we reinstall handheld daemon back? Without it legion go 1 lacks the ability to use gyro and SDL motion in rpcs3 / switch emulation. ---
**Author:** ![Mortifier](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/6f9a4e/32.png) [@Mortifier](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Mortifier)\ **Post date:** [August 5, 2026, 7:54am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/the-stable-release-of-bazzite-deck-44-is-coming/12343/10 "2026-08-05T07:54:34Z")
If you pin the current version it just saves it from being deleted. You will still get updates unless you disable automatic updates. ---
**Author:** ![kylegospo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/universal-blue.discourse.group/kylegospo/32/375_2.png) [@kylegospo](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/kylegospo)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2026, 6:02pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/the-stable-release-of-bazzite-deck-44-is-coming/12343/11 "2026-08-17T18:02:42Z")
It’s close now, we missed our 15th target to get kernel 7.2 and the newest mesa as launch features. It’ll be Wednesday the 19th at the earliest. Remember to pin your images to keep your current release present through the launch. ---
**Author:** ![GumbyXGames](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/universal-blue.discourse.group/gumbyxgames/32/10065_2.png) [@GumbyXGames](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/GumbyXGames)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2026, 5:26pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/the-stable-release-of-bazzite-deck-44-is-coming/12343/13 "2026-08-18T17:26:20Z")
The command to do that would be `sudo ostree admin pin 0` correct? ---
**Author:** ![kylegospo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/universal-blue.discourse.group/kylegospo/32/375_2.png) [@kylegospo](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/kylegospo)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2026, 5:44pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/the-stable-release-of-bazzite-deck-44-is-coming/12343/14 "2026-08-18T17:44:41Z")
That’s correct, more info here: [Rebase Guide - Bazzite Documentation](https://docs.bazzite.gg/Installing_and_Managing_Software/Updates_Rollbacks_and_Rebasing/rebase_guide/) When you’re satisfied with Bazzite Deck 44 don’t forget to unpin to get your drive space back. ---
**Author:** ![kylegospo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/universal-blue.discourse.group/kylegospo/32/375_2.png) [@kylegospo](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/kylegospo)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2026, 5:53pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/the-stable-release-of-bazzite-deck-44-is-coming/12343/15 "2026-08-18T17:53:39Z")
Yes, that isnt changing anytime soon. SteamOS-Manager is built around sddm. ---
**Author:** ![GumbyXGames](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/free1/user_avatar/universal-blue.discourse.group/gumbyxgames/32/10065_2.png) [@GumbyXGames](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/GumbyXGames)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/the-stable-release-of-bazzite-deck-44-is-coming/12343/16 "2026-08-18T19:10:29Z")
Thank you for confirming.