Opera GX gaming browser launches on Linux with gamer controls and customization options

Opera has launched Opera GX, its gamer-focused web browser, for Linux users. This expansion brings the browser to those on Debian, Ubuntu, Fedora, and OpenSUSE, with installation available through standard .deb and .rpm packages.

With the Linux release, users gain access to GX Control, which enables limiting RAM and network usage to prioritize game performance. The Hot Tabs Killer feature adds further resource management by closing tabs that consume excessive memory, helping games run without lag on the same system.

Alongside performance controls, Opera GX provides built-in sidebar integrations for Discord and Twitch. This allows users to chat or watch streams without having to switch tabs or disrupt gameplay. Customization options are extensive: the GX Mods sidebar lets users alter themes, interface sounds, visual shaders, and core UI elements to their liking. Building on this, the GX Store features more than 10,000 ready-made mods, many created and shared by the GX community.

Addressing privacy concerns, Opera GX reminds that it does not track browsing history, location, or search queries. Additional built-in features include ad and tracker blockers and a zero-log VPN, letting users increase privacy and reduce unwanted pop-ups during browsing.