Bazzite 44 enables HDMI 2.1, variable refresh rates and more

Bazzite 44 update for Linux gaming adds HDMI 2.1 and variable refresh rate support, Open Game Collective kernel 7.2.0 and Mesa 26.2.1, Blu-ray playback via MakeMKV and libmmbd. Input Plumber, SteamOS Manager, Power Station, and TDP and RGB controls in the Steam menu were added. The project reports 89,000 active devices per week as of September 2026.

• Open Game Collective kernel 7.2.0 and Mesa 26.2.1 graphics stack
• HDMI 2.1, VRR and improved HDMI CEC support
• Blu-ray playback via MakeMKV and libmmbd
• 89,000 active devices per week as of September 2026