Bazzite has released a new stable build, version 44.20261012, which enhances gaming performance on handhelds and PCs by building on Fedora 44 and upgrading various components like the OGC kernel and Nvidia drivers. This update includes practical fixes such as a streamlined Steam updater, improved desktop-session behavior, and better VRAM management that can significantly boost framerates on budget graphics cards. The Bazzite operating system aims to simplify the gaming experience on Linux, making it an appealing choice for users of non-Valve hardware. Users can easily upgrade their existing installations or perform fresh installs using an ISO available on the Bazzite website

Bazzite Linux 44.20261012: New Stable Linux Gaming Update for Handhelds and PCs

Bazzite, the Universal Blue–built Linux distro that turns gaming PCs and non-Valve handhelds into console-like machines, released stable build 44.20261012 today. The incremental update rides Fedora 44 and bumps the OGC kernel to 7.2.9-ogc2.1, Mesa to 26.2.4, and Nvidia open drivers to 615.78.08. Alongside the version bumps it brings real fixes, including a capped Steam updater, cleaner Deck desktop-session behavior, and VRAM management inherited from Valve that reportedly triples framerates on budget cards. You can rebase an existing install with bazzite-rollback-helper rebase stable, or pull a fresh ISO from bazzite.gg.

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