Linux Graphics & Gaming News
The Linux 6.19 stable kernel is anticipated to be released tomorrow, February 9, 2026. This upcoming kernel version is set to integrate several new features. Phoronix highlighted that these additions ...
Read more →Goverlay 1.7.4 has been recently released, bringing several updates for Linux gaming. A key addition is OptiScaler that exposes DLSS/DLSS-FG inputs without DXGI spoofing.">OptiPatcher support, an ASI Plugin for OptiScaler that allows exposing DLSS and DLSS Frame Gener...
Read more →Wine 11.2 was released today as the latest bi-weekly development version. This update incorporates "more improvements" and addresses 32 reported bugs, according to Phoronix. The release continues the ...
Read more →Toyota Connected North America, a unit of the automotive manufacturer, is developing Fluorite, an open-source game engine described as "console-grade." This initiative was recently reported by Phoroni...
Read more →Krita 6 Beta, an open-source digital painting application, was released today for public testing. This version introduces Wayland color management support, which enhances color accuracy and consistenc...
Read more →JetBrains confirmed today, February 6, 2026, that its IntelliJ IDEs will gain native Wayland support, starting with the upcoming 2026.1 release. This transition will move the integrated development en...
Read more →The Intel Xe Linux driver is set to restore D3cold power state support for most Battlemage GPUs with the upcoming Linux 7.0 kernel cycle. This change loosens a restriction that was implemented approxi...
Read more →Ubuntu 24.04 LTS users are now receiving updated core components, including the Linux 6.17 kernel and Mesa 25.2 graphics stack. These updated packages are being backported from the development branch ...
Read more →The forthcoming Linux 7.0 kernel is expected to resolve bugs preventing the Mesa NVK driver from utilizing large page support and compression within the Nouveau kernel driver. This functionality, whic...
Read more →The GNOME project recently released the 50.beta versions for its GNOME Shell and Mutter components. These beta releases incorporate stable Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support and improved frame schedu...
Read more →The Khronos Group announced today a release candidate for its KHR_gaussian_splatting baseline extension for glTF 2.0. This new extension enables the storage of 3D Gaussian splats within glTF 2.0, whic...
Read more →Improvements for virtual monitor and remote desktop functionality have been merged into the Mutter compositor for the upcoming GNOME 50 release. These changes, merged today, add HiDPI and monitor mode...
Read more →A pull request has been opened to integrate NVIDIA Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) into Blender. This follows a demonstration of DLSS within Blender at SIGGRAPH a few months ago, which showcased i...
Read more →Boiling Steam successfully ran Civilization 6 on the OrangePi 6 Plus single-board computer using a combination of Box64 and Proton. This achievement was facilitated by a new Ubuntu 24.04 distribution ...
Read more →LunarG has opened its annual 2026 Vulkan Ecosystem & SDK Survey today, seeking direct input from Vulkan developers. The feedback gathered is intended to shape the direction of the Vulkan Working Group...
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