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System76 Unveils Exciting COSMIC Updates for Enhanced Performance

2/5/2026

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System76, the Linux hardware company, announced plans for COSMIC updates after releasing COSMIC Epoch 1.
Epoch 2 will include performance optimizations, a Vulkan renderer, and enhanced gaming support.
Epoch 3 will introduce a COSMIC Greeter, workspace animations, and per-app volume controls.
COSMIC Desktop version 1.0.5 added a battery percentage applet.

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Story summary

System76, the Linux hardware company, announced plans for COSMIC updates after releasing COSMIC Epoch 1.
Epoch 2 will include performance optimizations, a Vulkan renderer, and enhanced gaming support.
Epoch 3 will introduce a COSMIC Greeter, workspace animations, and per-app volume controls.
COSMIC Desktop version 1.0.5 added a battery percentage applet.