Bazzite, the Fedora-based Linux distribution optimized for gaming and desktop use, released version 43.20260330 on 2026-03-30 with updated components across its system stack. The release brings Linux kernel 6.17.7, Mesa 26.0.3 graphics drivers, and Nvidia driver versions 595.58.03 for current hardware and 580.95.05 for legacy cards.
The desktop environments received incremental updates, with GNOME advancing to version 49.6 and KDE Plasma reaching 6.6.3. Other notable changes include QEMU 10.1.5 for virtualization, Tailscale 1.96.4 for VPN connectivity, and Sunshine game streaming updated to version 2026.329.165800. The KDE variant also received updates to the fcitx5 input method framework, now at version 5.1.19 with improved support for various input methods including Chewing, Hangul, and Lua scripting.
Current Bazzite users can update to this release by running the bazzite-rollback-helper rebase command with either the stable branch or the specific 43.20260330 version number. The distribution continues to build on Universal Blue's immutable desktop approach, combining Fedora's base system with gaming-focused optimizations and pre-configured software for handheld devices and desktop PCs.
