OBS Studio has released version 33.0.0 Release Candidate 3 on October 20, 2026, marking the last test build before the stable version's launch. This candidate primarily focuses on bug fixes and includes two significant structural changes: a major upgrade to the Chromium Embedded Framework for browser sources and a complete rewrite of the plugin loading system. The update requires plugin authors to adapt their installations to avoid compatibility issues when OBS 34.0 is released, as old plugins will no longer function. Additionally, RC3 addresses various long-standing issues, enhances user experience, and provides new support for ARM64 builds, but it is still a test build not recommended for production use

OBS Studio 33.0.0 RC3 Released: Final Test Build Before Stable Launch

OBS Studio has shipped 33.0.0 Release Candidate 3 on October 20, 2026, the final test build before the stable release of this major version. The candidate is mostly bug fixes layered on top of two structural overhauls: a massive CEF/Chromium upgrade for browser sources and a complete rewrite of the plugin loading system. The plugin change is the most user-facing of the bunch, since third-party plugins installed in old locations get a "Legacy" flag and stop working entirely in OBS 34.0.

OBS Studio 33.0.0 RC3 Released: Final Test Build Before Stable Launch @ Linux Compatible