Igalia's Ricardo Garcia recently detailed the VK_EXT_custom_resolve Vulkan extension and its significance for Valve's upcoming Steam Frame. In a blog post published November 26, 2025, Garcia explained how the extension enables advanced custom resolve operations, which are crucial for the rendering capabilities of the Steam Frame. Igalia has been involved in the development work to support Valve's efforts on this technology. The VK_EXT_custom_resolve extension allows developers to implement specialized resolve algorithms directly within the Vulkan API, offering flexibility beyond standard multisample resolve techniques. This work is part of ongoing development to optimize graphics pipelines for new hardware and software initiatives, specifically benefiting Valve's Steam Frame.