# Manjaro Linux 26.1.3 stable update brings Plasma 6.75, GNOME 50.5, and COSMIC 1.9.0

> **Key takeaway:** Manjaro's third point release of the 26.1 series updates major desktop environments and critical system components like Mesa and NVIDIA drivers.

**Published:** 2026-10-28T19:09:01+00:00 
**Source:** Manjaro Linux System Updates 
**Category:** distro-news 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/manjaro-linux-2613-stable-update-brings-plasma-675-gnome-505.html 

## Summary
Manjaro Linux has released its third point update for the 26.1 series, providing significant version bumps for its primary desktop environments. Users running KDE Plasma, GNOME, or the COSMIC desktop will receive updates to Plasma 6.75, GNOME 50.5, and COSMIC Epoch 1.9.0, respectively.

Beyond desktop environments, the update includes critical driver and multimedia stack improvements, such as Mesa 26.2.4 and PipeWire 1.6.9. The release also addresses infrastructure changes, noting the migration of project resources from GitLab to Forgejo and providing guidance for users managing Python 3.14 transitions and TPM2-based LUKS unlocking via mkinitcpio 42.

## Technical updates and system requirements
- **Desktop Environments:** Major updates include KDE Plasma 6.7.5, KDE Frameworks 6.30.0, GNOME 50.5, and COSMIC Epoch 1.9.0.
- **Graphics and Multimedia:** The update provides Mesa 26.2.4, NVIDIA 615.71.09, and PipeWire 1.6.9 for improved hardware acceleration and audio handling.
- **Security and Boot:** Mkinitcpio 42 introduces changes to the systemd hook that require manual intervention for users utilizing TPM2-based LUKS unlocking due to altered PCR measurements.
- **Kernel Support:** The release supports a wide range of kernels, including LTS versions 6.1, 6.6, and 6.12, as well as newer series like 6.18 and 7.2.
- **Development Tools:** Python 3.14 information is provided, noting that AUR packages linking to libpython3.13.so or installing to site-packages will require rebuilding.

## Why it matters
This update ensures Manjaro users have access to the latest stable desktop features and driver optimizations. The specific warnings regarding mkinitcpio and Python 3.14 are critical for system administrators and power users to prevent boot failures or broken dependencies during the rolling-release transition.