GPD's community team announced official Bazzite OS support is in development for the Win 5 handheld. This flagship model first shipped with AMD's Ryzen AI Max+ 395 "Strix Halo" APU last summer, gaining attention for its raw power.

Many gamers feel Windows 11 hinders handheld performance, leading to widespread manual Linux installations. While Microsoft's Full Screen Experience improves the situation, a dedicated SteamOS-like experience from Bazzite is a major draw for enthusiasts seeking better efficiency.

Initial community support rolled out in late 2025, but users reported crashes, audio dropouts, and input bugs. An official GPD and Universal Blue partnership aims to resolve these issues, though the Win 5's design is notably non-portable, requiring external power.