"This version is Wayland-only, and X11 support has been completely removed. Don't panic. X11 app support is still there; there is just no longer an X11 session. You can't log into GNOME 50 using X11 as the display server, locally or remotely, even if you manually install X.org. GNOME 50 itself still contains the XWayland X server, so you can still start and use X11 apps, the same as ever."
"GNOME 50 brings improved accessibility, better parental controls, and enhanced variable refresh rate and fractional scaling support. Screen-sharing now supports HDR. There are refinements to all the various applications and separate components that come with the main desktop, notably including the Files and Settings programs."
"The Ubuntu 26.04 roadmap says that 'Resolute Raccoon,' due next month, will use GNOME 50. As this will be an LTS release, that means that the majority of Ubuntu users will be looking at GNOME 50 at least until Ubuntu 28.04 - and many for Resolute's full five-year supported lifespan."
GNOME 50, codenamed Tokyo, marks a significant shift by becoming Wayland-only and completely removing X11 session support. Users cannot log into GNOME 50 using X11 as the display server, though X11 applications remain functional through XWayland. The release introduces improved accessibility features, enhanced parental controls, better variable refresh rate and fractional scaling support, and HDR-capable screen-sharing. Applications like Files and Settings receive refinements. Ubuntu 26.04 LTS will ship with GNOME 50, ensuring most Ubuntu users will use this version for extended periods. Testing shows Wayland-only systems function reliably on various hardware configurations.
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