Video output freezes in Game Mode
OS: bazzite-deck
Hardware: Ryzen 8400f + rx 9070 xt
Summary:
I did a fresh install of Bazzite yesterday (Windows 11 dual boot)
While in Game Mode browsing through Steam interface or playing a game the video output can freeze. Only the video freezes. Inputs and sound work. The image doesn't unfreeze until and hard reset my PC
Later, when the issue occurs once again, I'll attach a video
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This is likely a driver crash, RDNA 4 (9070 and 9070xt) is still relatively new, and not something easily fixed. Drivers are still being worked on, so us RDNA 4 users are mostly waiting for the mesa drivers to be ironed out. Takes time sadly.
I've got a 9070xt and I encounter these crashes infrequently while gaming, not as often as others it seems.
If you haven't already, check out #Xx 9070 xXT support
This is a channel dedicated to issues with RDNA 4. Keeping an eye on whats going on with RDNA 4 support can give you some insight on what others are experiencing and whether your issue is unique or not.
In terminal you can confirm whether this is a driver crash with the below command.
journalctl -b-1 -r
-b-1 will use the last boots logs. So if you crash use -1. -r will put last logs on the top of the output in reverse order. Easier to find crashes.