OBS Studio 31.0 introduces groundbreaking features and enhancements for streamers, vloggers, and video creators. This release focuses on improving performance, compatibility, and adding new tools for professional-grade content production.
Important: NVIDIA Kepler GPUs (600 and 700 series) are no longer supported. NVIDIA users must update their drivers to 551.76 (Windows) or 550.54.14 (Linux) for compatibility.
Key Features in OBS Studio 31.0
- NVIDIA Blur and Background Blur Filters
Elevate your content quality with blur filters, ideal for enhancing focus or creating a cinematic effect. - Preview Scrollbars and Zoom/Scale Indicators
Fine-tune your scenes with the ability to zoom and scroll within the preview window. - Amazon IVS Integration
Seamless streaming to Amazon’s Interactive Video Service (IVS) is now possible. - Support for AJA Device Capture (v210 Format)
A boon for professional users leveraging AJA hardware for video input. - Built-in YouTube Chat Features
Interact with your audience directly from OBS using first-party YouTube chat integration.
Notable Changes
- Code Signing Update
This update impacts compatibility with some anti-cheat systems. Developers can refer to Capture Hook Certificate Update. - Relative Coordinates for Scene Items
Scene collections will now use relative coordinates, improving consistency across different resolutions. - Linux and Windows Capture Updates
- Linux: Implicit capture is no longer supported.
- Windows: Prevents capturing the first found window or display.
- Dropped Support for NVIDIA Kepler GPUs
These older GPUs are no longer compatible with OBS 31.0.
Top Bug Fixes
- Fixed crashes related to Linux Window Capture.
- Addressed memory leaks in the PipeWire plugin.
- Resolved hotkey inconsistencies on macOS.
Author’s Take
As a regular OBS user, the NVIDIA Blur filter is a game-changer for producing polished content. However, removing NVIDIA Kepler support may inconvenience users with older GPUs. Overall, OBS Studio 31.0 sets a high standard for live streaming software.
FAQ
1. How can I update to OBS Studio 31.0?
Download the latest version from the official OBS Studio website. Ensure your GPU drivers are up-to-date.
2. Does OBS Studio 31.0 support Ubuntu 22.04?
No, Ubuntu 22.04 is no longer supported. Consider upgrading to a newer Linux distribution.
3. Why can’t my game be captured after updating?
This may be due to the updated code signing certificate. Ensure your game or anti-cheat software supports this change.
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