Bazzite Linux has released its latest version, 43.20251231, with several notable upgrades across the board. Gamers will appreciate Steam built-in and improved HDR and VRR support, as well as integrated community tools for streamlined gaming and streaming experiences. The new release also includes Lutris pre-installed software, allowing users to run games from various platforms without being tied to Steam. Additionally, Bazzite Linux has received package updates, including a kernel upgrade to 6.17.7-ba22, which promises better performance and stability.
Bazzite Linux 43.20251231 released
Bazzite Linux just released its latest version, 43.20251231.
Bazzite brings some noteworthy upgrades across the board. For gamers specifically, which seems to be Bazzite's sweet spot anyway, you get Steam built right in out of the box, plus proper HDR and VRR support for a smoother, more vibrant experience when kicking back with your favorite titles. There are also community tools already integrated that help make gaming and streaming less of a hassle.
But it's not just about gaming; Bazzite focuses on delivering a good overall Linux experience too. One cool feature is that Lutris is now included as pre-installed software. This means you're not tied to Steam for your games. You can run titles from Xbox Game Pass, the EA App, Epic Games Store, GOG.com, itch.io, Rockstar's launcher, and Ubisoft Connect directly.
Underneath that user-friendly layer, things are rolling forward with package updates:
The core kernel has been upgraded to 6.17.7-ba22, promising better performance and stability than before. Firmware received some attention too, bumped to 20251125-1, which should help hardware play nicer together by providing newer drivers. For graphics rendering, which is essential stuff for gaming rigs, Mesa got a lift to version 25.3.1-2.
Speaking of smoother operation, Bazzite's package manager itself has been updated too: now on Bazaar version 0.7.0-1.
Beyond those core changes, many other packages saw improvements as well. Think about the desktop environments; the Gnome desktop environment has moved to 49.2.2-1, and KDE Plasma got an update to 6.5.4-2; these are often the areas where performance or stability gains feel most noticeable for users. Nvidia driver support also jumped forward with version 590.44.01-1.
If you're already using Bazzite and want a quick upgrade, there's a straightforward way to rebase your system onto this new release cycle: just run the command 'bazzite-rollback-helper rebase stable' or pin it down by specifying 'bazzite-rollback-helper rebase 43.20251231'.
Remember, you can grab the actual Bazzite Linux ISO files straight from their main website to try out these latest features for yourself.
