# Canonical releases official Ubuntu 26.10 desktop images for RISC-V

> **Key takeaway:** Ubuntu 26.10 (Stonking Stingray) introduces official desktop support for RISC-V architecture.

**Published:** 2026-10-23T07:32:00+00:00 
**Source:** Linux Today 
**Category:** distro-news 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/canonical-releases-official-ubuntu-2610-desktop-images-for-r.html 

## Summary
Canonical has officially announced the availability of Ubuntu desktop images for RISC-V hardware. This support is included in the Ubuntu 26.10 (Stonking Stingray) release, following earlier daily builds that were available in June.

## RISC-V desktop support in Ubuntu 26.10
- Official desktop images are part of the **Ubuntu 26.10 (Stonking Stingray)** release.
- Support follows initial daily build availability observed in June.