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Bazzite

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Next-generation Linux gaming

About

  • Bazzite is a Fedora-based, gaming-focused OS designed for Linux beginners and gamers, with Steam preinstalled and support for HDR·VRR, a high-performance CPU scheduler, and streaming tools
  • Through Lutris and various launchers, games from major platforms such as Xbox Game Pass, Epic Games Store, and GOG.com can be integrated into Steam Gaming Mode
  • Provides the same environment across various devices such as handhelds·HTPCs·laptops·desktops, and supports sharing a game library via MicroSD
  • Image-based update structure allows rollback, with built-in security features such as SELinux·Secure Boot·LUKS encryption
  • Supports various desktop environments such as KDE·GNOME·Steam Gaming Mode·Waydroid and container-based app execution, emerging as a unified platform for Linux gaming

Key features overview

  • Bazzite is a Fedora-based Linux gaming OS with Steam and Lutris installed by default
    • Responsive gameplay through HDR, VRR, and CPU scheduler optimizations
    • Community-built tools and tweaks simplify gaming·streaming setups
  • Besides Steam, can run games from various platforms such as EA App, Epic Games Store, GOG.com, and Ubisoft Connect
    • Non-Steam games can also be integrated into Steam Gaming Mode

Device compatibility and portability

  • Provides the same environment on various hardware such as handhelds, HTPCs, laptops, tablets, and desktops
    • Game library sharing based on MicroSD cards
  • The official documentation provides a list of compatible hardware, supporting devices from major manufacturers such as Framework, ASUS, Lenovo, GPD, and OneXPlayer
    • Minimum specs: UEFI, 2Ghz+ Quad core or better, 4GB RAM, Vulkan 1.3+ (recent AMD GPUs work best), 64GB or more of storage

Update and security structure

  • Image-based update system; the previous version is automatically preserved after an update
    • If a problem occurs, you can roll back to the previous image at boot time
    • Operating system images are kept for 90 days and can be switched via a terminal command
  • Built-in security hardening features such as SELinux, Secure Boot, signed container images, and LUKS encryption

Hardware and controller support

  • Supports Nvidia, AMD, and Intel GPU drivers and accelerated video encoding/decoding
    • Major controllers such as Xbox, Wii, Switch, and PS3~PS5 are recognized out of the box
  • Through Handheld Daemon (HHD), TDP·GPU frequency·RGB control on handheld devices such as ASUS, GPD, and Lenovo
    • Fine-grained settings such as fan speed, vibration, and lighting in the UI

Desktop environments and extensibility

  • KDE Plasma: based on Fedora Kinoite, includes a Windows-like UI and a SteamOS theme
  • GNOME: based on Fedora Silverblue, touch input optimization and rounded UI design
  • Steam Gaming Mode: provides a console-style interface, extensible with plugins via Decky Loader
  • Waydroid: run Android apps and games alongside Linux apps

Application and container support

  • Install Flathub and curated apps through the Bazaar app store
  • Built-in container management tools such as Homebrew, Distrobox, Ptyxis, and DistroShelf
    • Packages for other Linux distributions can also run as if native
  • Various workloads such as games, development environments, and media servers can run on a container basis

Hardware-specific support examples

  • Lenovo Legion Go: high-resolution screen, detachable controllers, 30W performance mode support
  • ASUS ROG Ally: 120Hz VRR, 800Hz gyro, fine-grained TDP control support
  • Steam Deck: as an alternative to SteamOS, offers the latest kernel and a choice of KDE/GNOME
  • Supports various handheld devices such as GPD, OneXPlayer, AOKZOE, Ayn Loki, and MSI Claw
    • Some models get out-of-the-box support for gyro·fan curves·RGB control, etc.

Desktop and cloud integration

  • Cloud-native update structure allows safe rollback to any build within 90 days
  • Official Framework support, with automatic GPU configuration and MicroSD sharing
  • SELinux, Secure Boot, TPM-based LUKS encryption, and Ollama AI workload support

Build and distribution

  • Bazzite is distributed in OCI image format, so users can customize it themselves
    • Automatic updates via GitHub Actions and Fedora Copr
    • Users can build and sync their own images

Latest release (43.20251127)

  • Includes the latest packages such as kernel 6.17.7-ba19, Mesa 25.3.0, KDE 6.5.3, and GNOME 49.1
  • Major fixes: Intel GPU rendering issues resolved, CI process improvements
  • The bazzite-rollback-helper command can rebase to the latest version or a specific image

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