Opera has unveiled a major facelift for Opera GX, the browser designed specifically for gamers. Featuring a bold new design language, an expanded modding universe, and numerous quality-of-life enhancements, this update gives users unprecedented freedom to personalise every aspect of their browsing experience.
“Five years ago, when we launched Opera GX, people thought we were out of our minds, even though it quickly found a devoted audience,” said Maciej Kocemba, Product Director of Opera GX. “Today, Opera GX stands out as anything but a basic browser, with over 30 million users and a highly engaged community shaping its evolution. This update gives users even more ways to make the browser their own—down to the very last pixel. It’s all about empowering users with unmatched control and customisation.”
A fresh new look with Underwave
The highlight of this update is Underwave, a new design approach that gives the browser a sleek, game-inspired look. With added depth and dynamic visuals, navigating the browser feels more intuitive and immersive than ever. Built on elements familiar to gamers, the updated design enhances usability while keeping things simple and familiar.
To fully immerse yourself in the Underwave experience, Opera GX introduces two new hero mods: Underwave Mod and Tech Mod. Each mod amplifies the refreshed design with unique colours, music, and sound effects, allowing you to personalise the browser to match your style.
Unparalleled personalisation options
Opera GX now offers more customisation options than ever before. You can adjust the layout and transparency of interface elements, blend the browser seamlessly with your wallpaper, and tweak every detail to perfectly match your setup, mood, or the games you’re playing.
All these settings integrate seamlessly with Mods from the GX store, enabling you to add even more layers to your personal style. For those into modding, the latest UI features let you design your own Mods, making Opera GX more immersive and customisable than ever.
Expanded modding universe
Mods have always been a defining feature of Opera GX, with over 8,000 community-created mods and more than 250 million downloads to date. This latest update expands the modding universe even further, offering new customisation options such as:
- Personalising splash screens
- Changing fonts
- Customising sidebar and desktop icons
- Adding screenshot stickers
With the ability to save mods as presets, switching between setups is faster than ever. Whether you’re new to modding or a seasoned pro, there are countless ways to make Opera GX truly your own.
Enhanced Dark Mode and blue light reduction
For those long gaming sessions or late-night browsing, Opera GX introduces the MidnightFX shader. This feature reduces blue light exposure and adjusts page contrast, providing a gentler, eye-friendly experience. Paired with Forced Dark Mode, which applies dark mode to all web pages, Opera GX is ideal for low-light environments.
AI-powered upscaling for images and video
Opera GX brings unmatched visual quality enhancements to streaming and browsing with AI-powered upscaling for images and video. This advanced shader-based technology enhances clarity and detail, creating a more immersive viewing experience. Users with NVIDIA RTX graphics cards can enjoy even crisper detail while optimising bandwidth for smoother performance.
Powerful UI engine for smooth performance
Behind the stylish new look, Opera GX is powered by the new Multithreaded Compositor UI engine. This ensures the browser stays fast and responsive, even with multiple Mods and customisations running. Animations, shaders, and Mods perform seamlessly, giving you smooth interactions and powerful control.
Quality of life improvements
The update also brings several quality-of-life enhancements:
- Focus Mode: Control the contrast of the UI for better visibility.
- New GX Corner: A refreshed content highlight section for quick access to news and updates.
- Easy identification of active tabs: Tabs running video calls are now easily identifiable.
- Tab tooltips: Show page information and other tabs opened from the same domain.
Download Opera GX today
With these updates, Opera GX continues its mission to make personalisation effortless and enjoyable. Break free with Opera GX and explore a world of new customisation options, enhanced features, and performance upgrades that redefine what a browser can be.
Download Opera GX today by visiting operagx.gg/Download.
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