Bazzite, the SteamOS-inspired gaming Linux distribution, has released version unstable-43.20260401 with a kernel update and several package refinements. The release bumps the kernel from 6.19.10-ogc1 to 6.19.10-ogc1.1 and includes updates to core system components.
The update brings several notable package improvements across the board. The Bazaar application manager has been updated to execute xdg-terminal-exec for calling the default terminal, improving terminal integration across desktop environments. The distribution also re-adds Extest support, which was previously removed, addressing compatibility concerns for certain gaming and input scenarios.
Other significant updates include Cockpit Bridge moving to version 359-1, Just command runner advancing to 1.47.1, and GStreamer receiving a point release to 1.26.11. The release maintains Mesa 26.0.3, Gamescope 137, and GNOME 49.6, while KDE users get Plasma 6.6.3. Nvidia driver support continues with the open driver at version 595.58.03 and the LTS branch at 580.142.
Current Bazzite users can rebase to this unstable release by running the command bazzite-rollback-helper rebase unstable in their terminal. The distribution continues its rolling release model, providing frequent updates to gaming-focused components and system packages for enthusiasts willing to test cutting-edge features.
