Linux: Counter-Strike 2 Foliage/Leaves/Terrain flickering

code-zero · ‎04-24-2026

Game recording with evidence

OS: CachyOS (Also on NixOS)
GPU: Intel Arc B580 Maxsun
CPU: I5 10400F
MOBO: Gigabyte H410M H V3
ReBar: turned on
Kernel: 7.0.1 and 7.0.rc7-3

Hello, i am new happy owner of Arc B580!

After installing gpu in the system (running NixOS), i tried to play CS2 and almost instantly saw the flickering.

I did some tinkering: trying setting on and off all the settings in game (also AI features), installing software suggested on forums, but, nothing helped...

After that i did clean install of Windows on my machine, everything worked just fine, without any issue, so i thought that it is just my skill issue, configuring NixOS, so i did install CachyOS...

After clean install of CachyOS + Steam, the problem still exists, even after switching to RC kernel, same behavior as on the NixOS.

I have zero clue what happens on linux with this GPU, because with my old Amd RX 580 i didn't had any graphical glitches...

Nikhil_Intel · ‎04-28-2026

Hello code-zero,

Thank you for posting your question on the Intel Community and for sharing the error details.

I apologize for the frustration you are experiencing with these graphical flickering issues on your new Arc B580. I understand how disruptive this can be, especially when you are looking for a smooth experience on Linux.

To investigate this further, could you please provide the following information?

What is your current Mesa version?
When did you first start noticing this flickering?
Could you please provide your SSU log? If you are on Linux, please check this link: Intel® System Support Utility for the Linux* Operating System

Please let us know if you have any additional questions or if there’s anything else we can assist you with.

Thankyou for your understanding.

Best regards,

Nikhil

Intel Customer Support Technician

Nikhil_Intel · ‎05-01-2026

Hello code-zero,

I hope you are doing well.

Just following up on my previous message regarding the graphical flickering issue on your Intel® Arc™ B580. To help us continue investigating this behavior, we are still pending the details requested earlier, specifically the Mesa version, when the issue first started, and the SSU log (if available).

Once we have this information, we’ll be able to analyze the issue further and provide appropriate guidance.

Thank you for your time and cooperation. I look forward to your update.

Best regards,

Nikhil

Intel Customer Support Technician