CachyOS June 2026 Release
5 hours ago
- #software-update
- #linux-distro
- #performance
- The release introduces CachyOS Hyprland Noctalia desktop option with a preview video.
- Added DNS-over-QUIC support via blocky in CachyOS-Welcome.
- Python performance improved with extended PGO, and GCC now includes branch misprediction tuning for x86 CPUs.
- pacman now features network isolation for scriptlets and hooks.
- Installer updates include removal of paru, recommending Shelly, and better keyboard layout detection.
- Various fixes and improvements in installer, CachyOS-Welcome, chwd, and cachyos-settings.
- Updated localizations and translations, plus added troubleshooting and new terminal support.
- Manual changes are not required for existing users; regular system update is sufficient.