JetBrains confirms native Wayland support for IntelliJ IDEs starting in 2026.1. The move from X11 improves scaling and performance for Linux developers.

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JetBrains IntelliJ-based IDEs will enable native Wayland support by default starting with version 2026.1, moving away from X11 compatibility layers. The change addresses long-standing issues like blurry text on HiDPI displays, fractional scaling inconsistencies, and input method problems that occur when running through XWayland. The new WLToolkit allows direct communication with the Wayland display protocol. X11 support remains available as a fallback option, with automatic detection reverting to X11 if Wayland connection fails. Developers can manually force X11 mode through VM options if needed.

JetBrains IntelliJ IDEs Get Native Wayland Support in 2026.1