CobaltX is an Arch-based Linux distribution built specifically for gamers. It features the KDE Plasma desktop and comes pre-installed with the complete Linux gaming stack, i.e. Steam, Heroic Games Launcher, Bottles, Lutris, Wine, RetroArch, MangoHud and GameMode. It is built using the Archiso tool with a custom Calamares system installer. Under the hood, the distribution deploys the Linux Zen kernel for low-latency desktop performance. CobaltX also provides support for NVIDIA GPUs via a single-click installation option in the distribution's Welcome app.
Quick facts
What is the latest version of CobaltX?
The latest tracked version of CobaltX is 0.3, released October 20, 2026.
How many CobaltX releases does OS.watch track?
OS.watch tracks 1 CobaltX release, the earliest from 2026.
Release history
1 releasesVersionCodenameReleased
0.3Latest
2026-10-20