# \#bazzite-news **URL:** https://universal-blue.discourse.group/tag/bazzite-news/11.md [Latest](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/latest.md) · [Categories](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/categories.md) · [Tags](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/tags.md) --- ## [Bazzite 45 Is Ready for Testing - And We Want YOU!](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-45-is-ready-for-testing-and-we-want-you/12584)
**Author:** [@Andy10115](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Andy10115)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2026, 4:29pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-45-is-ready-for-testing-and-we-want-you/12584 "2026-10-27T16:29:15Z")
Bazzite 45 has arrived in the unstable channel, and so far it’s been smooth sailing! I’ve put it through some hardware stress tests on my Legion Go 2 and even managed to squeeze in a little Witcher 3 Remastered without a… --- ## [A brighter future for Bazzite](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/a-brighter-future-for-bazzite/11575)
**Author:** [@kylegospo](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/kylegospo)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2026, 5:52pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/a-brighter-future-for-bazzite/11575 "2026-10-25T17:52:00Z")
Hi everyone! We wanted to share an update on the future of Bazzite and where we’re headed next. Some of you may have noticed that several of our repositories, such as our kernel and handheld input libraries, have re… --- ## [Calling All Ally X20 Owners — Support Arrives on Our Testing Branch, Acer Predator Atlas Makes its Debut Too!](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/calling-all-ally-x20-owners-support-arrives-on-our-testing-branch-acer-predator-atlas-makes-its-debut-too/12594)
**Author:** [@Andy10115](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Andy10115)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2026, 11:16pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/calling-all-ally-x20-owners-support-arrives-on-our-testing-branch-acer-predator-atlas-makes-its-debut-too/12594 "2026-10-22T23:16:35Z")
I’m absolutely loving my X20! Between the larger screen compared to the Xbox Ally X, the OLED display, and HDR support, I’m really happy I picked it up. It also just feels better to hold than the Legion Go 2! We’ve alre… --- ## [100K Penguins!](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/100k-penguins/12577)
**Author:** [@kylegospo](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/kylegospo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/100k-penguins/12577 "2026-10-15T15:10:42Z")
The entire team here at Universal Blue is thrilled to announce that we’ve passed 100,000 weekly active users! It’s hard to believe how far things have come in just the last 5 years. What started as a small project … --- ## [Bazzite October 12th Update](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-october-12th-update/12574)
**Author:** [@kylegospo](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/kylegospo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2026, 3:43pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-october-12th-update/12574 "2026-10-13T15:43:05Z")
Hello everyone! Another week another update, this one is mostly maintenance on our side with a huge update to InputPlumber for handhelds. Highlights Kernel updated to 7.2.9-ogc3 (from 7.2.8-ogc5) Nvidia LTS kernel upda… --- ## [Bluefin/Bazzite for Framework laptops](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bluefin-bazzite-for-framework-laptops/1820)
**Author:** [@j0rge](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/j0rge)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2026, 6:29pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bluefin-bazzite-for-framework-laptops/1820 "2026-10-10T18:29:07Z")
Bluefin/Bazzite are now community supported options for Framework laptops If you’re on a Framework 13 or 16 you might have noticed this Framework icon in the top left of your screen. This isn’t just for show, it means th… --- ## [Bazzite Keeps Moving: 312 Commits Later, and Nearly 100K Weekly Active Devices](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-keeps-moving-312-commits-later-and-nearly-100k-weekly-active-devices/12562)
**Author:** [@Andy10115](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Andy10115)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2026, 3:13pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-keeps-moving-312-commits-later-and-nearly-100k-weekly-active-devices/12562 "2026-10-06T15:13:35Z")
Since the launch of Deck 44, Bazzite has continued to grow and picked up over 300 additional commits. And we’re almost 2,000 devices away from 100,000 weekly active devices. It’s safe to say things have kept moving. So… --- ## [Bazzite 44: Hotfix & We're just getting started](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-44-hotfix-were-just-getting-started/12406)
**Author:** [@Andy10115](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Andy10115)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2026, 8:45pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-44-hotfix-were-just-getting-started/12406 "2026-09-21T20:45:22Z")
It’s no secret that Bazzite 44 was a massive undertaking. More than 700 commits went into this release, alongside months of testing from our contributors and testers, with countless bugs caught and squashed before the st… --- ## [Bazzite September 13th Update](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-september-13th-update/12514)
**Author:** [@kylegospo](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/kylegospo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2026, 10:06pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-september-13th-update/12514 "2026-09-19T22:06:25Z")
Hello again everyone, we’ve got yet another week of updates for you. A workaround has been put in place for users experiencing blank screens after the Kernel 7.2/HDMI 2.1 update. A full-fix will be available in Kerne… --- ## [Bazzite Aug 31 Update](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-aug-31-update/12438)
**Author:** [@kylegospo](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/kylegospo)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2026, 1:11am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-aug-31-update/12438 "2026-09-15T01:11:50Z")
Hello folks, another week another set of fixes. Huge thanks to everyone who’s been reporting their issues and trying out testing builds, you’ve all been a big help. What’s new An issue with rendering under gamemode on… --- ## [Bazzite September 6th Update](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-september-6th-update/12485)
**Author:** [@kylegospo](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/kylegospo)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2026, 10:54am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-september-6th-update/12485 "2026-09-13T10:54:55Z")
Hi again folks, we’re back with another weekly update full of fixes and improvements! Some of the things to look forward to in this update include: Some issues with flickering or cutting-out displays under VRR/HDMI2.1… --- ## [Bazzite June 2026 Update](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-june-2026-update/12226)
**Author:** [@kylegospo](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/kylegospo)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2026, 12:27am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-june-2026-update/12226 "2026-09-02T00:27:38Z")
It’s that time once again! As of today, Kernel 7.0.9 is available on our stable branch, along with Valve’s VRAM patch set (Functional on both KDE & GNOME), Mesa 26.1, Bazaar 0.8.1, Nvidia-open 610, various Xbox contro… --- ## [Bazzite's Biggest Update - Deck 44 has Launched & Happy Birthday to Universal Blue!](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzites-biggest-update-deck-44-has-launched-happy-birthday-to-universal-blue/12373)
**Author:** [@kylegospo](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/kylegospo)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2026, 7:35pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzites-biggest-update-deck-44-has-launched-happy-birthday-to-universal-blue/12373 "2026-08-27T19:35:48Z")
Bazzite Deck 44 Launches Today Don’t worry desktop users, there’s major improvements in here for you too! Hello folks! It’s been a hard few months with over 700 commits just to the Bazzite repo. I’m beyond proud to be… --- ## [The Stable Release of Bazzite Deck 44 is Coming](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/the-stable-release-of-bazzite-deck-44-is-coming/12343)
**Author:** [@Andy10115](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/Andy10115)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2026, 7:10pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/the-stable-release-of-bazzite-deck-44-is-coming/12343 "2026-08-18T19:10:29Z")
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 f… --- ## [Bazzite 44 Update](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-44-update/12092)
**Author:** [@kylegospo](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/kylegospo)\ **Replies:** 53\ **Last updated:** [May 19, 2026, 6:27am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-44-update/12092 "2026-05-19T06:27:36Z")
The Bazzite 44 update is here for our desktop users! This is the big one – new kernel, new versions of GNOME/KDE, and more! Major changes include: KDE Plasma 6.6 w/ new Plasma Login Manager GNOME 50 OGC Kernel 6.19.x,… --- ## [Bazzite March 2nd 2026 Update](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-march-2nd-2026-update/11773)
**Author:** [@kylegospo](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/kylegospo)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2026, 12:56pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-march-2nd-2026-update/11773 "2026-05-03T12:56:29Z")
Release 43.20260302 Hello everyone! This is a pretty major release so I just wanted to give it some extra attention with a post here. As of this update we are now shipping KDE 6.6, minus the new login manager. That wil… --- ## [Bazzite April 2026 Update](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-april-2026-update/11907)
**Author:** [@kylegospo](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/kylegospo)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 17, 2026, 4:05am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-april-2026-update/11907 "2026-04-17T04:05:34Z")
Hello folks! It’s that time of year again. I’m excited to share that the new kernel has officially landed in the :testing branch for our Desktop users! This brings a number of improvements to Bazzite 43 as we gear up fo… --- ## [Expanding Universal Blue: Torrents now available](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/expanding-universal-blue-torrents-now-available/7604)
**Author:** [@j0rge](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/j0rge)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2026, 9:25am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/expanding-universal-blue-torrents-now-available/7604 "2026-04-06T09:25:50Z")
Thanks to your donations we were able to make a donation in turn to fosstorrents.com - so we got the hook up now and have some torrents. Testing/seeding appreciated! Fire up those homelabs! Check out the fosstorrents.co… --- ## [Upholding Our Values: Our Final Update on GPD](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/upholding-our-values-our-final-update-on-gpd/11594)
**Author:** [@dogphilosopher](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/dogphilosopher)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2026, 7:02am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/upholding-our-values-our-final-update-on-gpd/11594 "2026-04-01T07:02:22Z")
There was recently a post from a former member of the Bazzite team that there were ongoing discussions with GPD about Bazzite support for the GPD WIN5. We wanted to clarify some confusion surrounding this situation. G… --- ## [Call for additional moderators](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/call-for-additional-moderators/11597)
**Author:** [@kylegospo](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/kylegospo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 6:11pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/call-for-additional-moderators/11597 "2026-01-30T18:11:30Z")
Hello Bazzite family! We’re looking for additional moderators for our Discord and Subreddit. If any of you are interested in helping us with these roles please reach out to any of our existing moderators in the Discord. … --- ## [Correction regarding GPD Win5 Support for Bazzite](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/correction-regarding-gpd-win5-support-for-bazzite/11574)
**Author:** [@kylegospo](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/kylegospo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2026, 12:47pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/correction-regarding-gpd-win5-support-for-bazzite/11574 "2026-01-30T12:47:31Z")
EDIT: An update to this post has been made available thanks to additional information recently brought to light and can be viewed here: The original content of this post is maintained below for transparency. Recentl… --- ## [Bazzite "Spring Cleaning in December" Update](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-spring-cleaning-in-december-update/11408)
**Author:** [@kylegospo](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/kylegospo)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 2:27am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-spring-cleaning-in-december-update/11408 "2026-01-20T02:27:23Z")
Happy Holidays & Happy New Year everyone! This month’s update is a smaller one but marks the start of a cleanup effort that will end with us synchronizing with a number of other projects in the Linux Gaming space, sharin… --- ## [Bazzite Fall Update: Fedora 43, Xbox Allies, Legion Go 2, Nvidia GTX](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-fall-update-fedora-43-xbox-allies-legion-go-2-nvidia-gtx/10948)
**Author:** [@kylegospo](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/kylegospo)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2026, 3:06pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-fall-update-fedora-43-xbox-allies-legion-go-2-nvidia-gtx/10948 "2026-01-11T15:06:45Z")
Todays update brings Bazzite up to Fedora 43, with new device support and and under-the-hood fixes from our team. Check out what’s new below. Donate to Bazzite! New with this update, we are introducing ways for you … --- ## [Introducing the Bazzite Developer Experience (Alpha)](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/introducing-the-bazzite-developer-experience-alpha/7342)
**Author:** [@NiHaiden](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/NiHaiden)\ **Replies:** 67\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2025, 7:00pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/introducing-the-bazzite-developer-experience-alpha/7342 "2025-12-21T19:00:16Z")
Hello, gamers! Exciting times are ahead for game developers and developers wanting to use Bazzite. Building upon the incredible work by the amyOS developers, we are officially announcing the creation of Bazzite DX and … --- ## [Suspended Contributor](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/suspended-contributor/11300)
**Author:** [@kylegospo](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/kylegospo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 9:27pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/suspended-contributor/11300 "2025-12-18T21:27:02Z")
Hello everyone. We have received some troubling reports from the community about one of the maintainers of Bazzite. After taking some time the last few days, The Bazzite team has made the decision to remove the maintain… --- ## [Just how many of us are making this thing?](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/just-how-many-of-us-are-making-this-thing/7734)
**Author:** [@j0rge](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/j0rge)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 2:53am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/just-how-many-of-us-are-making-this-thing/7734 "2025-10-24T02:53:58Z")
This is a spiritual part 2 to: Just how many of us are there? Now that we have an idea of how many of us are using this images, let’s give our users peace of mind by being transparent on how we’re doing. It should be cl… --- ## [Back to School Update - Ayaneo 3, AOKZOE A1X, Framework Desktop, Performance/Boot time improvements, Bazaar Update](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/back-to-school-update-ayaneo-3-aokzoe-a1x-framework-desktop-performance-boot-time-improvements-bazaar-update/10520)
**Author:** [@antheas](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/antheas)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2025, 8:25pm UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/back-to-school-update-ayaneo-3-aokzoe-a1x-framework-desktop-performance-boot-time-improvements-bazaar-update/10520 "2025-09-26T20:25:23Z")
Hello everyone. Did you enjoy your summer holidays? I certainly did. As are coming to an end, in we will share with you some of the changes that happened during the summer. Among them, support arrives for the Ayaneo 3… --- ## [Four Years of Universal Blue](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/four-years-of-universal-blue/9507)
**Author:** [@j0rge](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/j0rge)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2025, 1:04am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/four-years-of-universal-blue/9507 "2025-07-21T01:04:22Z")
A little over four years ago some of my fellow ex-Ubuntu friends helped me complete the first prototype for Bluefin. It was our pocket vision of a “what if we could start over and make exactly what we want?”. For you … --- ## [Just how many of us are there?](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/just-how-many-of-us-are-there/6852)
**Author:** [@j0rge](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/j0rge)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 1:56am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/just-how-many-of-us-are-there/6852 "2025-07-17T01:56:50Z")
You can’t really know where you are going until you know where you have been. – Maya Angelou We’ve always strived to be as transparent as we can about all of the stuff we make. Our inability to know just how large ou… --- ## [Bazzite July 2025 Update: Bazaar, Z13, Kernel 6.15, Steam Hardware Survey](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-july-2025-update-bazaar-z13-kernel-6-15-steam-hardware-survey/9501)
**Author:** [@kylegospo](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/u/kylegospo)\ **Replies:** 66\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2025, 12:33am UTC](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/bazzite-july-2025-update-bazaar-z13-kernel-6-15-steam-hardware-survey/9501 "2025-07-17T00:33:38Z")
Hello gamers! It’s that time again – We’ve got a packed update with the introduction of Bazaar, kernel 6.15, Z13 goodies, a new WiFi daemon to improve game streaming, and some interviews you can binge on. But first, … [Next page](https://universal-blue.discourse.group/tag/bazzite-news/11.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=bazzite-news)