CachyOS has officially released the April 2025 Fixup Release, a significant update aimed at addressing bugs from the previous version. This update specifically targets kernel-related issues that have been reported by users. One of the key new features is the inclusion of the OCCT tool, which allows users to utilize the ISO as an isolated stress testing environment. This feature was suggested by community member @kaitokariheddo, and the developers of OCCT played a crucial role in ensuring its successful integration into CachyOS.

In addition to the main desktop version, the Handheld Edition of CachyOS has also seen various enhancements, such as the addition of audio profiles tailored for the Ally X and Legion Go devices. Furthermore, the update transitions to the upstream Gamescope implementation, promising an improved user experience for gaming on handheld devices.

Changelog Highlights:

Features:
- Added OCCT for live stress testing environments.

Fixes:
- Resolved module crashes affecting Asus laptops.
- Updated Limine to include the mkinitcpio-limine-hook for automatic bootloader entries.

Handheld Edition Updates:
- Introduced audio profiles for ROG Ally X and Legion Go.
- Replaced gamescope-plus with the upstream version of Gamescope.

Update Instructions for Existing Users:

Users are advised to update their systems using the command:

sudo pacman -Syu

CachyOS April 2025 Fixup Release released

CachyOS has issued a bugfix update for the prior version, resolving kernel issues and incorporating the OCCT tool for isolated stress testing environments. The update incorporates audio profiles for Ally X and Legion Go, along with a transition to the upstream Gamescope implementation to enhance the overall experience.

CachyOS April 2025 Fixup Release released @ Linux Compatible