Bazzite Deck 44 Launches Today
The Bazzite Deck 44 has launched today, marking the culmination of over 700 commits to the Bazzite repository. This update signifies the end of the one-time image decoupling process, ensuring that updates will now be simultaneous across all images. This significant milestone has been made possible by the combined efforts of all involved parties.
The project has been a five-year journey, with many contributors and collaborators, who have made invaluable contributions and tested the work tirelessly. The Universal Blue ecosystem has seen several notable updates, including Project Bluefin, Bazzite's inclusion in Seven Days to the Wolves, and the transition to a full SteamOS-aligned stack across all Universal Blue images.
The deck images have undergone a major rework, replacing the old stack with the SteamOS-aligned stack. This stack includes enhancements such as OpenGamepadUI's default overlay on non-Valve handhelds and improved Steam system updates with accurate change logs. The deck images now ship with the Open Gaming Collective kernel 7.2.0 and the modern Cardwire replacement for switcheroo and supergfxctl.
A GUI updater and changelog viewer, featuring controller support, have been implemented, and the RAM usage has been minimized. Users are encouraged to pin their current deployment and expect a seamless upgrade experience, with support available in case of issues or regressions.
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