OBS Studio 31.0 Drops Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Support and Adds New Features

OBS Studio 31.0 marks a significant update for content creators, offering several new features while discontinuing support for Ubuntu 22.04 LTS. This latest version introduces a range of improvements, including enhanced streaming and recording capabilities for both seasoned streamers and newcomers alike.

One of the most notable changes is the removal of Ubuntu 22.04 LTS support, which has been a staple in previous releases. Users running this version of Ubuntu will need to upgrade to a more recent distribution to continue receiving updates and support. This shift follows OBS Studio’s commitment to ensuring compatibility with modern platforms and optimizing performance across newer operating systemside this change, the new version of OBS Studio adds multiple exciting features aimed at enhancing the user experience. Notable among these is the integration of Amazon IVS (Interactive Video Service), providing streamers with a robust solution for delivering low-latency video streams. Additionally, OBS 31.0 introduces NVIDIA’s new blur filter, which allows streamers to enhance their backgrounds by adding a subtle blur effect. This feature can be particularly useful for creators seeking to maintain focus on themselves or their content, improving the visual quality of streams .

For those usind Windows systems, OBS 31.0 introduces improvements for display and window capture, making it easier to capture content from applications and windows. The update also includes better error messages for macOS users dealing with virtual cameras and improved performance for Linux users running OBS in a Flatpak container.