Bazzite 45.20261104 releases with Mesa 26.2.6 and Gamescope 3.17.0 updates

Bazzite, the gaming-focused Fedora-based distribution, has released version 45.20261104. This stable update provides significant version bumps for critical graphics and gaming subsystems, including Mesa 26.2.6 and Gamescope 3.17.0.

The release also includes updated driver stacks for both open-source and proprietary hardware, specifically targeting Nvidia users with Nvidia Open 615.78.08 and Nvidia LTS 580.196.07. Additionally, the update brings newer versions of desktop environments, including KDE 6.8.2 and GNOME 51.1, ensuring compatibility and stability for handheld and desktop gaming setups.

Technical component updates in Bazzite 45.20261104

• Graphics Stack: Updates Mesa to version 26.2.6 and introduces Gamescope 3.17.0 to improve the micro-compositor experience for Steam Deck-like interfaces.
• Nvidia Driver Support: Provides updated Nvidia Open 615.78.08 and Nvidia LTS 580.196.07 drivers, alongside a specific Waydroid (Nvidia) update for Android container support.
• Kernel and Firmware: Ships with Kernel 7.2.15-ogc1.1 and updated firmware dated 20261019-1 to support recent hardware revisions.
• Gaming Utilities: Includes updates to MangoHUD 0.8.4, UMU Launcher 1.4.4, and sched_ext Schedulers 1.1.4 to optimize performance monitoring and task scheduling.
• System Fixes: Implements a specific fix to warn users about Secure Boot configurations on Steam Deck and Steam Machine hardware.

Why it matters

This update is vital for users of Bazzite on handheld devices and gaming PCs, as it synchronizes the latest Mesa and Gamescope versions which are essential for Vulkan performance and HDR/VRR stability. The inclusion of updated Nvidia drivers and sched_ext schedulers ensures that both AMD and Nvidia users receive improved system responsiveness and gaming compatibility.