Graphics Drivers
Mesa 25.2.6 bugfix release enhances GPU drivers
The Mesa team has issued version 25.2.6, a key bugfix update in the 25.2 series aimed at improving driver stability and compatibility. Announced on October 29, 2025, by Eric Engestrom, the release addresses issues across various open-source graphics backends. The next update is slated for November 12.
Linux 6.18 DRM pull adds new drivers and Rust support
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Linus Torvalds has pulled the Direct Rendering Manager updates for Linux kernel 6.18, introducing new open-source drivers and Rust integration for graphics hardware. The changes focus on enhancements for AMD, Intel, and NVIDIA systems, alongside support for accelerators like Rocket and Tyr. DRM maintainer Dave Airlie highlighted the push toward Rust in the kernel's graphics subsystem.
AMD driver changes do not affect Linux GPU users
Recent updates to AMD's Windows GPU drivers have raised concerns among users, but Linux gamers can rest easy. The changes, limiting new features to newer Radeon series, apply only to Windows. Linux relies on open-source Mesa drivers that continue supporting older hardware.
Intel fixes long-standing Linux GPU driver issues
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Intel has implemented a major fix in the Mesa graphics driver for Linux, addressing persistent rendering problems and game crashes. This update resolves a long-outstanding issue affecting GPU performance on Linux systems.