Bazzite 45 brings better drivers, faster updates, and more handheld support
Bazzite means to bring a SteamOS-like gaming experience to desktop PCs. Version 45 upgrades to Fedora 45 with newer graphics drivers, KDE Plasma 6.8, and GNOME 51. It also expands handheld compatibility, adds network optimizations, and introduces an anti-cheat compatibility checker. Read Entire Article
The Bazzite 45 distribution, built on Fedora, offers enhanced gaming and desktop performance. It supports Steam, HDR/VRR, and various launchers like Lutris, Epic, GOG, EA App, Ubisoft Connect, itch.io, Rockstar, and more. Bazzite's atomic updates enable easy rollbacks and maintenance, with Fedora's stability and security. Dedicated builds cater to specific devices, including Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally, Legion Go, and other x86 handhelds, providing controller support, UI tweaks, and performance optimizations.
The distribution incorporates SELinux, Secure Boot support, signed container images, and LUKS disk encryption. It features Handheld Daemon for seamless support of handheld devices from manufacturers such as ASUS, Ayn, GPD, and Lenovo. KDE desktop environment is available for enhanced customization, with SteamOS themes and customizations pre-installed.
Waydroid enables use of Android apps and games alongside other Linux applications. Bazzite 44 update brings new kernel, GNOME/KDE versions, and device support for desktop users, while testing of Bazzite 44 builds for handheld devices is in progress.
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