The latest version of Arch Linux's menu-based installer, Archinstall 3.0.14, has been released with enhancements for UEFI bootloader installation. This update introduces a new dialog for placing the bootloader on removable devices and addresses several bugs. It is now available in stable repositories and will feature in the upcoming Arch Linux ISO snapshot.
Archinstall 3.0.14, the newest stable release of the menu-based installer for Arch Linux, became available on November 29, 2025. This version focuses on improving installation flexibility and reliability through targeted updates and bug fixes.
A key addition is a new dialog that allows users to install the UEFI bootloader to removable locations, enhancing portability for boot configurations. The release also refines regex patterns to eliminate unnecessary '|' symbols and permits whitespace in user input validation for partition value units. Additionally, it blocks the generation of BLS and Limine bootloader entries for fallback initramfs, streamlining the process.
Bug resolutions include fixing the --needed argument, which previously hindered reinstallations; correcting an f-string error in snapshot debug installations; resolving an empty screen issue in manual partitioning; and improving GRUB's fallback-from-removable logic. The update aligns Snapper-Grub integration more closely with Timeshift's snapshot handling, ensuring consistent behavior.
Users can immediately access Archinstall 3.0.14 via Arch Linux's stable repositories by running 'sudo pacman -Sy archinstall' in the terminal. To verify the version, use 'archinstall -v'. This release will serve as the default installer in the Arch Linux 2025.12.01 ISO snapshot, scheduled for December 1, 2025, making it ideal for fresh installations seeking these improvements.
For full details, refer to the release notes on the project's GitHub page, where the source tarball is also available for download.