- DRM improvements: Upgrades to the Direct Rendering Manager (DRM) for better handling of display rendering and support. - Scripts module improvements: Various fixes and enhancements - Introduction of label-freetype plugin: A new plugin for text rendering, uses a reduced disk footprint for the initramfs - Support for /dev/input devices: Input now uses standard XKB layout information instead of relying on the console tty - Meson build system integration: Transition to the Meson build system for more efficient and manageable builds. - Integrated Console: Most plugins now work with kernels that don't have fbcon, via a built in terminal emulator. - Rich text support for labels: Plymouth text can now come in different colors (and when using pango different styles) - Localization improvements: Addition of Hindi, Romanian, Georgian, Occidental, and Lithuanian translations. - System-reset splash mode: A new splash mode for indicating factory reset progress