Guess the release 26.10 - S

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Hi everyone!
As the Resolute Raccoon is about to be released in the world of open source, it is time to put on our thinking caps, polish our crystal balls, and :crystal_ball:Guess the Release! :crystal_ball:

What is a release mascot?

More than 20 years ago, the very first release of Ubuntu was the Warty Warthog. That’s how the cycle of Ubuntu mascots began! Since then, moving in alphabetical order, we’ve had a mascot for each and every Ubuntu release.

But how?

By now, some of you might be asking yourselves, “But how?” Are the releases magically created by AI? We’re not going to spoil the secret recipe behind the birth of a mascot, but believe it or not, humans, not machines, are behind it! :brain:

Sounds fun? Let’s have some fun together!

If you’ve been around the orange side of Linux, you know that people in the community have their favorite release mascots. They become attached to certain ones and might even spend a considerable amount of time playing games against their friends, guessing what the new release mascot will be. And that’s exactly what we’re going to do with you!

Yes, this is an official activity of the Ubuntu community! :drum::drum::drum:

Where are the rules?

  • :boar: Guess the next mascot codename. Add your best guess as a reply to this thread. This includes both an adjective and an animal (or perhaps mythical creature? :dragon_face:) that starts with the letter of the next release of Ubuntu: S
  • :one: One suggestion for each person will be taken into consideration. So, please submit your best idea!
  • :hourglass:The first one to post a winning suggestion, will get a special badge on the Ubuntu Discourse.
  • :stop_sign: A maximum of three badges will be awarded to individuals who guess: only the adjective, only the animal, both adjective and animal.
  • :name_badge: Secret and special badges might be awarded for particularly creative or fun ideas :zipper_mouth_face::ninja:.

When do we do this?

The activity starts now, 5th March 2026, and it will end when the codename of the next Ubuntu release is publicly announced.

Special thanks

:mega: Special thanks to @mclemenceau for this super fun idea, and @aaronprisk for the artwork!

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Stellar Stingray

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Marvelous Mauro - and twenty other characters

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Superior Suricate ….

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Shiny Seahorse…

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My guess: Spirited Serval

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Speedy Squirrel … up to 20

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I would like a Smooth Sloth

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I’m placing my bets on Sultry Salamander.

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Stingy Spider

Suspicious Shark

Superb Salmon

and my favorite:

Smart Shrimp

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Snappy Stork

Snappy Sparrow

Snappy Scalop (nice wallpapers)

Snappy Sandpiper

Snappy Saola (cute animal)

Snappy Sailfish (would make for some gorgeous wallpapers, snappiest of the fishes)

I think my preference for Snappy is pretty clear by now :slight_smile:

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Sumptuous Sloth

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Solid Snake, obviously

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I vote Skipping Suricate

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Spicy Salmon

(I might be hungry)

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Shortfin Mako ( The fastest shark in the world ).

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Snazzy Seal or Serene Swan

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Best letter :sweat_smile: so many great options!

My best one, that fits LTS :wink: –> Stellar Serval

And my bonus fun ones:

  • Stellar Salamander
  • Savvy Squirrel
  • Sapphire Seahorse
  • Sturdy Swordfish
  • Swift Sparrow
  • Steely Shark
  • Spirited Swan
  • Sunny Starfish
  • Silky Spider
  • Sandy Scorpion
  • Sharp Stingray
  • Slender Sardine
  • Snowy Sphinx
  • Spectral Serpent
  • Solar Sandcat
  • Sacred Serval
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My guess is Steady Stoat

Though I’d also suggest Swift Swift if we’re looking to dramatically expand among a certain type of user base

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My guess it Stealthy Swallow

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