Hyprland 0.53 was released today, December 30, 2025, as the last feature update for the Wayland compositor in 2025. This release includes significant breaking changes, such as a complete overhaul of the window rule syntax, which requires users to consult the updated wiki. Additionally, the option `misc:new_window_takes_over_fs` replaces previous fullscreen inheritance settings. New features in version 0.53 include a submap universal keybind flag, locale configuration, and blur effects for the groupbar. For graphics, a new `quirks:prefer_hdr` renderer setting aims to address HDR activation issues for some clients, alongside a zoom feature with a detached camera. The release also adds an option to hide the cursor for tablet input. Developers noted the substantial update by stating, "A chonker!"