Linux Kernel 7.2-rc3 was released on July 12, 2026, featuring driver patches, networking improvements, and filesystem stability enhancements. Key updates include overhauls for SEGA Dreamcast drivers, default UltraRISC RISC-V support, and critical fixes for Realtek RTL8723BS WiFi adapters. The release also emphasizes improved multi-GPU display detection and marks the return of Nick Desaulniers to LLVM kernel development. Overall, this release candidate reflects a steady development pace, with a stable version expected in August 2026
Linux Kernel 7.2-rc3 Released: Driver Patches, RISC-V Support, and SEGA Dreamcast Fixes
Linux Kernel 7.2-rc3 dropped on July 12, 2026, delivering a steady stream of driver patches, networking adjustments, and filesystem stability improvements to the development cycle. Linus Torvalds described the release as functionally normal, though the changelog quietly packed Dreamcast driver overhauls, default UltraRISC RISC-V configuration, and critical out-of-bounds read fixes for Realtek RTL8723BS WiFi adapters. The third release candidate also rolls out improved multi-GPU display detection and formally reintroduces Nick Desaulniers to the LLVM kernel build tooling ecosystem.
