X.Org Server 26.1 Release Candidate 1 (RC1) was tagged today, August 20, 2026. This marks the first major feature release for the X.Org Server project in five years, succeeding the xorg-server 21.1 series. The release of X.Org Server 26.1 RC1 follows the tagging of XWayland 26.1 RC1, indicating a coordinated development effort. This new version signifies ongoing development and potential feature additions for the X.Org display server, even as the Linux desktop ecosystem continues its transition towards Wayland.