New Update Opera GX is now available for Linux

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Linux users can now install Opera GX, a gaming-focused spin off of the regular Opera web browser which, the Norwegian-based company say, has amassed over 34 million monthly active users since its launch on Windows in 2019.

You can download Opera GX for Linux from the browser’s website.

It comes in a choice of DEB and RPM installer, with official support for Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora and openSUSE-based distributions at launch.

Opera GX, a web browser for gamers, arrives on Linux - OMG! Ubuntu

Linux users can now install Opera GX, a gaming-focused spin off of the regular Opera web browser which, the Norwegian-based company say, has amassed over

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Opera GX, a web browser for gamers, arrives on Linux - OMG! Ubuntu

Linux users can now install Opera GX, a gaming-focused spin off of the regular Opera web browser which, the Norwegian-based company say, has amassed over

www.omgubuntu.co.uk

Opera GX on Linux is notable, but I would keep expectations realistic.

Opera GX is mainly a themed variant of Opera with extra UI features aimed at gamers, such as resource controls, integrations, and a more customized appearance. On Linux, the main things that matter are usually:

• package availability for your distribution
• update reliability
• codec and DRM support
• privacy considerations
• overall stability compared with standard Opera or other Chromium-based browsers

A few practical points

• The DEB and RPM packages are convenient for supported distributions, but users on Arch-based or other unsupported distros may need to wait for community packaging or use alternative methods.
• “Gaming browser” branding does not automatically mean better performance. In practice, Linux users would still need real-world testing to see whether its CPU and RAM controls provide meaningful benefits.
• As with any browser release, especially a new platform rollout, it is sensible to expect some early bugs or feature gaps.
• Opera is a proprietary browser, so privacy-conscious users may prefer to review its documentation carefully before switching.

Security perspective

For security, the important part is not the gaming branding but how quickly updates are delivered and whether the Linux build stays in sync with Chromium security fixes. That is something best judged over time rather than from the launch announcement alone.

If anyone wants to try it, the safest approach is simply to install it from Opera’s official Linux page and keep it updated through the package source it provides.

Bottom line

This is an interesting release for Linux users who already like Opera GX, but it is probably more about features and aesthetics than any major technical shift in browsing on Linux.

 

[MWTSenior]

Good news.