> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://itsfoss.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Fedora Asahi Remix 41 Release Adds Support for AAA Gaming - URL: https://itsfoss.com/news/fedora-asahi-remix-41-release/ - Published: 2024-12-18T10:09:41.000Z - Updated: 2024-12-18T10:09:41.000Z - Description: Fedora Asahi Remix 41 makes your Apple hardware more useful with Linux onboard. - Author: Sourav Rudra - Tags: Distribution Releases, News, #Import 2025-11-08 21:15 Born out of close collaboration of the [Fedora](https://fedoraproject.org/?ref=itsfoss.com) and [Asahi Linux](https://asahilinux.org/?ref=itsfoss.com) projects, Fedora Asahi Remix is **a remarkable Linux distribution for Apple Silicon Macs** that has gone on to surprise many people. It offers a minimal installation experience that’s approachable even for non-technical users, leading to a fully-fledged Linux desktop powered by Fedora, making it a great choice for a wide variety of use cases. Yesterday, in an [announcement](https://fedoramagazine.org/fedora-asahi-remix-41-is-now-available/?ref=itsfoss.com), the developers dropped a new release with some cool features for both regular users and gamers. ## πŸ†• Fedora Asahi Remix 41: What's New? ![an illustration that shows a macbook with a blue wallpaper and the asahi linux logo in it, with fedora asahi remix 41 available written beside it, all of it is against a white background](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/12/Fedora_Asahi_Remix_41_Banner.jpg) Source: [Fedora Magazine](https://fedoramagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Fedora%5FAsahi%5Fremix%5F41%5Favailable-1024x433.jpg?ref=itsfoss.com) Based on [Fedora 41](https://itsfoss.com/fedora-41/), Fedora Asahi Remix 41 has arrived with many improvements across the board, like [Linux kernel 6.11](https://itsfoss.com/linux-kernel-6-11-release/), [DNF 5](https://github.com/rpm-software-management/dnf5?ref=itsfoss.com) as the CLI package manager, and various tweaks for supporting [MIPI cameras](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Camera%5FSerial%5FInterface?ref=itsfoss.com). For the desktop environments of this release, there is [KDE Plasma 6.2](https://kde.org/announcements/plasma/6/6.2.0/?ref=itsfoss.com) for the flagship desktop experience, where there are new additions like tweaked accent colors, an improved System Tray, a reworked Widget Explorer, improved power management, and better color management. Plus, there is **a new custom Calamares-based initial setup wizard** for this variant. ![a screenshot of kde plasma 6.2 with many applications open](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/12/KDE_Plasma_6.2.jpg) A screenshot of KDE Plasma 6.2 for reference. (**Source:* [**KDE*](https://kde.org/announcements/plasma/6/6.2.0/fullscreen%5Fwith%5Fapps.png?ref=itsfoss.com)) Similarly, for the GNOME variant, Fedora Asahi Remix 41 ships with [GNOME 47](https://itsfoss.com/gnome-47/), which introduces many changes like support for accent colors, an improved Nautilus file manager, modernized dialog windows, and many significant updates for the user interface. ![a screenshot of gnome 47 with some apps visible in the dock below and a blue colored fedora 41 wallpaper above](https://itsfoss.com/content/images/2024/12/GNOME_47.jpg) A screenshot of GNOME 47 for reference. **As for the gamer-centric changes**, Fedora Asahi Remix can now run [AAA games on Apple Silicon](https://asahilinux.org/2024/10/aaa-gaming-on-asahi-linux/?ref=itsfoss.com) thanks to the implementation of a new conformant [Vulkan 1.4](https://rosenzweig.io/blog/vulkan-14-sur-asahi-linux.html?ref=itsfoss.com) driver, allowing demanding titles such as [Control](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Control%5F%28video%5Fgame%29?ref=itsfoss.com) to run smoothly on Apple hardware. Additionally, there is [x86/x86-64 emulation](https://asahilinux.org/2024/12/muvm-x11-bridging/?ref=itsfoss.com) that allows users to run even more PC-centric applications, expanding compatibility to a great degree. As usual, this release is offered in **two additional variants**: A minimal image that provides a lightweight, bare-bones system for customizing one's experience, and a server image designed for headless operations and server-focused workloads. ## πŸ“₯ Get Fedora Asahi Remix 41 If you have an Apple Silicon Mac device (*M1/M2*) that's running macOS 13.5 or 14.2, then you can run the following command to get a fresh installation of the new release: ``` curl https://fedora-asahi-remix.org/install | sh ``` Thereafter, follow the on-screen prompts to get Fedora Asahi Remix 41 installed. If you want the nightly builds, then you can refer to the [installation guide](https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/fedora-asahi-remix/installation/?ref=itsfoss.com). **For existing users** running Fedora Asahi Remix 39 or 40, they can follow the [Fedora upgrade process](https://docs.fedoraproject.org/en-US/quick-docs/upgrading-fedora-new-release/?ref=news.itsfoss.com) to get the new release. You can also visit the [official website](https://fedora-asahi-remix.org/?ref=itsfoss.com) if you would like to learn more about the project. [Fedora Asahi Remix 41](https://fedora-asahi-remix.org/?ref=itsfoss.com) **Suggested Read** πŸ“– [Fedora 41 is Here: 10 Sweet Features That You Get With The UpgradeFedora 41 is available to download. 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