OBS Studio Version 30.2.2

While this latest update may seem modest at first glance, it represents the meticulous attention to detail that has made OBS Studio the go-to choice for streamers worldwide. Building upon the robust foundation laid by version 30.2 and the subsequent 30.2.1 hotfix, this release fine-tunes the OBS experience, ensuring that content creators can focus on what they do best – creating engaging content.

In this article, we’ll dive into the specifics of OBS Studio 30.2.2, exploring not just the immediate fixes it brings, but also revisiting the powerful features introduced in recent updates. Whether you’re a seasoned streamer or just dipping your toes into the world of live content creation, understanding these updates will help you harness the full potential of OBS Studio.

How to Download and Install OBS Studio Version 30.2.2?

1. Go to the given link https://www.obsstudio.net/download
2. Download the installer for your Windows, Mac, or Linux system.
3. Run the OBS Studio v30.2.2, the installer that you just downloaded. This will automatically overwrite your existing OBS installation.

Once installed, the latest version sits alongside your existing stable OBS version without overwriting any scene collections or sources. You get to thoroughly test the new upgrades before finalizing migration.

What’s New in OBS v30.2.2?

Important Note for NVIDIA Users

NVIDIA users may need to update their GPU drivers to version 531.61 (Windows) or 530.41.03 (Linux) or newer for optimal performance with OBS Studio 30.2.2.

Critical Update for Game Developers and Anti-Cheat Solutions

The code signing certificate for OBS is being updated. This may impact game capture compatibility with some anti-cheat solutions starting with the next major OBS update. Game and anti-cheat developers should refer to https://obsproject.com/kb/capture-hook-certificate-update for more information.

30.2.2 Hotfix Change

The primary focus of this hotfix is to resolve a persistent issue with the Windows updater:

Fixed an issue that caused the Windows updater to repeatedly notify users that an update was available even after updating to 30.2.1 [RytoEX]

Key Features and Changes from 30.2.2 Update

While 30.2.2 is primarily a hotfix, it retains all the powerful features and changes introduced in the 30.2 update:
New Features

Multitrack Video Streaming

Support for Multitrack Video streaming (known as Enhanced Broadcasting on Twitch)
Currently available on Windows with specific GPU requirements
Sends system information to the streaming service when enabled

Enhanced RTMP/FLV Multi-track Audio and Video

Replaces the old metadata-based “VOD Track”

Hybrid MP4 Output Format (BETA)

Combines benefits of fragmented MP4 and regular MP4
Supports chapter markers via hotkey or API

Expanded Linux Support

Native NVENC encoder support, including NVENC AV1
Shared texture support for NVENC, QuickSync, and VA-API encoders

Composable Themes System

Simplifies theme creation and maintenance
Themes now consist of a base theme and variants
Legacy System theme replaced with high contrast OS settings detection

HEVC support added to WebRTC output

Significant Changes & Bug Fixes

Significant Changes

  • Audio deduplication for multiple instances of a source in a scene/group
  • Scene Collection specific plugin data retention for unloaded plugins
  • Closed-captions support for HEVC and AV1
  • Qt Fusion style always enforced on Linux
  • PipeWire window/display capture unified into “Screen Capture” source on Linux
  • Default recording format on macOS set to fragmented MOV
  • Improved freetype2 text source performance
  • File open dialogs now start in the directory of the currently selected file
  • Warnings in advanced output moved to bottom of settings window
  • Various performance improvements for texture encoding
  • NVDEC decoder prioritized on NVIDIA systems
  • NVDEC decoder support for encoded DirectShow sources
  • Non-texture NVENC FFmpeg fallback replaced with native implementation
  • Log now includes all available encoders
  • Reset duration of scene item show/hide transitions when removing the transitions
  • Adjusted appearance of volume meters and multiview borders and labels
  • Added support for audio-only and video-only WHIP outputs
  • Changed default container in non-macOS OBS Beta builds from Fragmented MP4 to Hybrid MP4

Bug Fixes

Version 30.2.2 included numerous bug fixes, addressing issues with encoders, audio handling, UI elements, and more:

  1. Fixed packet priority issues for some AV1 encoders
  2. Resolved various audio channel layout problems in recordings
  3. Addressed issues with the native FLV muxer and RTMP protocol implementation
  4. Fixed minor errors in HEVC and AVC decoder configuration records
  5. Resolved change discard confirmation dialog popping up twice when closing source properties
  6. Fixed QSV AV1 on multi-GPU systems
  7. Corrected FFmpeg output erroneously checking disk space when not writing to a file
  8. Fixed auto-config wizard not working without a stream key
  9. Resolved text alignment issues with extents
  10. Fixed encoder properties having nested scroll areas in output settings
  11. Addressed crash when input video resolution changes while using hardware-accelerated decoding
  12. Fixed button text being cut off in controls dock
  13. Corrected undo action for filters showing UUID instead of name
  14. Ensured all eligible Patreon supporters are shown in the “About” dialogue
  15. Fixed copy-pasting show/hide transitions not including duration
  16. Resolved settings dialog being cut off on low-resolution screens
  17. Fixed paused indicator text stacking
  18. Corrected disabled audio sources showing up in advanced audio properties
  19. Fixed Grid Mode setting not being persisted when enabled through the View menu
  20. Addressed CoreAudio not handling encoder delay, resulting in audio being 44-48 ms late
  21. Fixed OBS not handling negative audio timestamps at the start of an output correctly
  22. Resolved VA-API AV1 encoder being unavailable if H.264 is unsupported
  23. Fixed WebRTC buffer size is too small for recovery with high-bitrate video
  24. Corrected issue with renaming multiple scenes when hitting Tab key while renaming

Conclusion:

OBS Studio 30.2.2 represents the development team’s commitment to providing a stable, feature-rich streaming and recording solution. By addressing critical issues and retaining the powerful features and changes introduced in version 30.2.2, OBS Studio continues to be the software of choice for content creators worldwide.

We encourage users to update to this latest version to benefit from these improvements and fixes. As always, the OBS Project welcomes support through contributions to their Patreon or Open Collective.

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