The third release candidate for Mesa 25.1.0, labeled 25.1.0-rc3, has been announced and is now available for testing. This candidate introduces significant enhancements, including the activation of VK_EXT_direct_mode_display, improvements in error handling from CMP to ADD.SAT, and fixes for negative chunk offsets. The final release is anticipated to be completed within a week, specifically on May 7th.
The development team encourages users to report any issues encountered during testing via their GitLab page. Furthermore, any critical issues that may delay the final release should be documented under the designated milestone on GitLab.
Key contributions to this release have been made by various developers addressing multiple components, including changes in the panvk Vulkan driver, optimizations for Intel's graphics executor, and several bug fixes across different modules. Notable fixes include ensuring that the HALT instruction functions as a barrier in the new CSE pass and resolving segmentation faults in specific failure submission paths.
For developers and users interested in downloading the release, the tarball is available with corresponding SHA256 and SHA512 checksums for verification. Additionally, a PGP signature is provided for security purposes.
As the community prepares for the final release, it is essential for testers to provide feedback promptly to ensure a smooth transition to the stable version of Mesa 25.1.0.
In extending this information, it would be beneficial to discuss the implications of these updates for developers and users in the graphics and gaming industry, as well as the potential impact on performance and compatibility with various hardware setups. Engaging with the community through forums and discussions can also foster collaboration and further improvements in future releases
The development team encourages users to report any issues encountered during testing via their GitLab page. Furthermore, any critical issues that may delay the final release should be documented under the designated milestone on GitLab.
Key contributions to this release have been made by various developers addressing multiple components, including changes in the panvk Vulkan driver, optimizations for Intel's graphics executor, and several bug fixes across different modules. Notable fixes include ensuring that the HALT instruction functions as a barrier in the new CSE pass and resolving segmentation faults in specific failure submission paths.
For developers and users interested in downloading the release, the tarball is available with corresponding SHA256 and SHA512 checksums for verification. Additionally, a PGP signature is provided for security purposes.
As the community prepares for the final release, it is essential for testers to provide feedback promptly to ensure a smooth transition to the stable version of Mesa 25.1.0.
In extending this information, it would be beneficial to discuss the implications of these updates for developers and users in the graphics and gaming industry, as well as the potential impact on performance and compatibility with various hardware setups. Engaging with the community through forums and discussions can also foster collaboration and further improvements in future releases
Mesa 25.1.0-rc3 released
The third release candidate for Mesa 25.1.0 is now available for testing. The release candidate includes improvements to various features, such as enabling VK_EXT_direct_mode_display, addressing errors in propagating from CMP to ADD.SAT, and addressing negative chunk offsets. The release is expected to be completed in one week.
