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Bazzite
DeveloperUniversal Blue
OS familyLinux (Unix-like)
Working stateCurrent
Source modelOpen source
Initial release17 August 2023
Latest release44.20260914[1] Edit this on Wikidata / 14 September 2026
Repositorygithub.com/ublue-os/bazzite
Marketing targetGaming, entertainment
Package managerujust, rpm-ostree, Flatpak, Homebrew
Kernel typeMonolithic (Linux kernel)
UserlandGNU
Default
user interface		KDE Plasma, GNOME, Steam Gaming Mode
LicenseVarious
Official websitebazzite.gg

Bazzite is a Fedora-based[2] Linux distribution designed to be similar to Valve's SteamOS version 3.0.[3][4][5] It offers support for handheld PC devices, including the Steam Deck.[6][7][8][9] Bazzite is named after the mineral of the same name, as Fedora Atomic Desktops historically had used a mineral naming scheme.[10] It aims to deliver a seamless out-of-the-box experience for both casual and advanced Linux gamers.[11]

History

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Bazzite 1.0 was initially released in November of 2023 as a custom image of Fedora 38, optimized for Linux gaming on PC and Steam Deck.[12]

As of version 41 (based on Fedora 41), Bazzite supports "most x86_64 PCs from the last decade" as well as numerous gaming handhelds, including the Asus ROG Ally or the Lenovo Legion Go.[13]

Features

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A screenshot picture of Bazzite operating system, showing its GNOME desktop environment.
Bazzite 42 with the GNOME Desktop Environment

Bazzite provides a gaming-focused Linux experience with out-of-the-box support for platforms like Steam, Lutris, and the Heroic Games Launcher[a]. It includes builds optimized for the Steam Deck and other handheld PCs, featuring controller support and hardware integration. Built on Fedora's rpm-ostree system, Bazzite uses an immutable design with atomic updates and rollback functionality. It supports both GNOME and KDE Plasma desktops, and comes with preinstalled proprietary Nvidia drivers as well as support for the Mesa 3D stack. Bazzite uses a Flatpak-based, sandboxed application ecosystem.[14][15]

Installation

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As of latest Bazzite releases (44.20260902), a PC with at least 2 GHz quad-core processor, 8 GB of RAM, a graphics card that can utilize Vulkan 1.3 or higher, and 50 GB of free space in GPT-partitioned storage on a solid-state drive (SSDs) is recommended as a minimum system requirement. Only x86_64 architecture is officially supported.[16]

Live images are the typical and the only official way for users to try and install Bazzite. They are provided by Bazzite on the website, where users can select the images with either KDE Plasma or GNOME, and whether to have preinstalled Nvidia drivers, and burnt to a DVD or USB Drive and then booted. Users can then use the Anaconda installer to install Bazzite on the hard drive.[17]

Editions

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Bazzite is available in three main editions tailored for different devices and use cases.

Desktop Edition

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Bazzite Desktop Edition is the main edition of the operating system. It is specifically focused for desktops and laptops with a focus on gaming with preinstalled utilities such as Steam.

Handheld Edition (Bazzite-Deck)

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Bazzite-Deck is designed for handheld PCs and Home Theater PC setups. Similar to the experience offered from SteamOS for the Steam Deck, Bazzite-Deck gives users a controller-friendly environment and console-like experience via pre-installed Steam Gaming Mode.[18] It shares many packages that SteamOS includes, so that after installation is finished, it is ready for gaming.

Developer Experience (Bazzite-DX)

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Bazzite Developer Experience (stylized as "Developer eXperience") targets software developers. This edition is installed by using its rebasing feature to rebase the current Bazzite installation.[19] It comes preinstalled with Docker, Visual Studio Code, and container-centric terminal emulator.[20]

Development

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Bazzite was built by Kyle Gospodnetich in 2023 as a personal project. Later on he merged the project with Universal Blue. The project is focused on creating custom, immutable operating system images based on the Fedora Atomic Desktops which are GNOME and KDE Plasma.[21] It aims to be “ready-to-use” delivering pre-installed applications such as Steam and Lutris, as well as system drivers and custom tweaks directly into the base system image when it is installed.

Bazzite relies on containerization to maintain its immutable design. Therefore, it lessens the risk of tampering with the core system and enables atomic rollbacks if the user wants to revert to a stable state of the operating system.[22] Bazzite utilizes rpm-ostree for image-based updates and atomic rollbacks, alongside Distrobox and Flatpak for package management.[23]

Community

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Since its initial release, Bazzite has garnered a following because of its design on creating the best gaming OS. Many users agree that Bazzite is a viable operating system because it contains less or no bloatware and its gaming performance matches that of Windows.[24][25] [26]Eurogamer said: "Bazzite provides a great SteamOS-like experience for Windows handheld users."[5] Most gaming handhelds use Windows or SteamOS, but Bazzite is a feasible alternative because of its immutable design preventing users from ruining their operating system and its console-like experience.[22][27]

As of late September 2026, nearly 100 thousand people are actively using the different editions of Bazzite and is still rising[28]

Bazzite has official accounts in Reddit, X (Twitter), BlueSky, Lemmy, and in Discord. There is a Universal Blue forum where announcements and updates are posted.[29]

Releases

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The official release of Bazzite was version 1.0.0 back in 2023. Ever since the Bazzite team has steadily released several versions supporting the desktop and handheld versions.

Version[30][31] Release Date[30][31] Kernel[30] GNOME[30] KDE Plasma[30]
44 02 / 09 / 2026 6.19 OGC (desktop) / 7.2 OGC (Deck/ Handheld) 50 6.6
43 20 / 04 / 2026 7.2.3-ogc3.1 49 6.5
42 19 / 10 / 2025 6.13.9-103 48 6.3.4
41 09 / 04 / 2025 6.11.x 47 6.2
40 (3.7.0) 28 / 08 / 2024 6.9.x 46 6.1
40 (3.0.0) 24 / 04 / 2024 6.8.x 46 6.0
2.3.0 23 / 02 / 2024 6.7.x 45 5.27
2.0.2 08 / 11 / 2023 6.5.x 45 5.27
1.3.0 12 / 10 / 2023 6.4.x 44 5.27
1.0.0 17 / 08 / 2023 6.4.x 44 5.27

References and notes

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  1. ↑ "44.20260914: Stable (F44.20260914)". 14 September 2026. Retrieved 14 September 2026.
  2. ↑ Aaron Klotz (August 23, 2023). "Bazzite is a SteamOS Clone That Supports Gaming PCs and the Steam Deck". Tom's Hardware.
  3. ↑ Hollister, Sean (2024-12-30). "The Steam Deck has finally been surpassed — by a fork of Valve's own experience". The Verge. Archived from the original on 2025-01-09. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
  4. ↑ Evangelho, Jason. "5 Reasons You Should Be Running Bazzite Linux On Your ASUS ROG Ally". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2025-04-07. Retrieved 2025-04-06.
  5. 1 2 Mackenzie, Oliver (2024-10-27). "Bazzite delivers the SteamOS experience Windows handhelds need - and it's terrific". Eurogamer.net. Archived from the original on 2025-01-10. Retrieved 2025-01-10.
  6. ↑ Purdy, Kevin (October 3, 2024). "Bazzite is the next best thing to SteamOS while we wait on Valve". Ars Technica. Archived from the original on October 7, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Bazzite 3.5 gets updated NVIDIA drivers, expanded handheld support (including Steam Deck OLED)". GamingOnLinux. July 1, 2024. Archived from the original on November 27, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Bazzite Linux gets keyboard-less installation (good for handhelds) and smaller updates". GamingOnLinux. August 30, 2024. Archived from the original on October 2, 2024. Retrieved October 26, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Installing Bazzite and Initial Setup". HackMD. Archived from the original on 2024-01-28. Retrieved 2024-10-26.
  10. ↑ "FAQ - Bazzite Documentation". docs.bazzite.gg.
  11. ↑ Purdy, Kevin (2024-10-03). "Bazzite is the next best thing to SteamOS while we wait on Valve". Ars Technica. Archived from the original on 2025-02-13. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  12. ↑ "Bazzite 1.0 Announcement". Universal Blue. 2023-11-12. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  13. ↑ nicknamenamenick. "Hardware Compatibility for Gaming - Bazzite Documentation". docs.bazzite.gg. Archived from the original on 2025-03-08. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  14. ↑ Purdy, Kevin (2024-10-03). "Bazzite is the next best thing to SteamOS while we wait on Valve". Ars Technica. Archived from the original on 2025-02-13. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  15. ↑ "Bazzite: Gaming-Distribution erhält Frischzellenkur". PC Games Hardware (in German). 2025-03-23. Archived from the original on 2025-04-05. Retrieved 2025-04-05.
  16. ↑ nicknamenamenick. "Hardware Compatibility for Linux Gaming - Bazzite Documentation". docs.bazzite.gg. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
  17. ↑ nicknamenamenick. "Bazzite Installation Guide - Bazzite Documentation". docs.bazzite.gg. Retrieved 2026-09-14.
  18. ↑ nicknamenamenick. "Bazzite-Deck General Overview - Bazzite Documentation". docs.bazzite.gg. Retrieved 2026-09-21.
  19. ↑ nicknamenamenick. "Frequently Asked Questions - Bazzite Documentation". docs.bazzite.gg. Retrieved 2026-09-07.
  20. ↑ "Bazzite - Next-gen Linux gaming, now for your workstation". dev.bazzite.gg. Retrieved 2026-09-07.
  21. ↑ nicknamenamenick. "Bazzite Installation Guide - Bazzite Documentation". docs.bazzite.gg. Retrieved 2026-10-02.
  22. 1 2 Carrasqueira, João (2026-08-11). "I ditched traditional Linux for an immutable distro, but only on my gaming handheld". XDA. Retrieved 2026-10-02.
  23. ↑ nicknamenamenick. "Package Layering - Bazzite Documentation". docs.bazzite.gg. Retrieved 2026-10-02.
  24. ↑ Carrasqueira, João (2026-06-20). "Linux gaming works without touching the terminal, and that matters more than any benchmark". XDA. Retrieved 2026-10-03.
  25. ↑ "I've wanted to abandon Windows 11 for a SteamOS variant for as long as I can remember — but after testing Bazzite on my second PC, here's why I still can't ditch Microsoft's OS". TechRadar. 2026-08-02. Retrieved 2026-10-03.
  26. ↑ Butts, Jeff (2025-11-23). "I installed Bazzite on my PC, and it has me reconsidering Windows". XDA. Retrieved 2026-10-03.
  27. ↑ "What is Bazzite, and is it better than Windows for PC gaming?". Windows Central. 2026-01-19. Retrieved 2026-10-03.
  28. ↑ "Bazzite - The operating system for the next generation of gamers". bazzite.gg. Retrieved 2026-10-03.
  29. ↑ nicknamenamenick. "Community - Bazzite Documentation". docs.bazzite.gg. Retrieved 2026-10-03.
  30. 1 2 3 4 5 ublue-os. "Releases · ublue-os/bazzite". GitHub. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
  31. 1 2 "DistroWatch.com: Bazzite". distrowatch.com. Retrieved 2026-09-28.
  1. ↑ The Heroic Games Launcher adds support for the Epic Games Store, GOG, and Amazon Prime Gaming, which aren't officially supported on Linux.
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