DuckStation Git Update (April 5, 2026)

DuckStation Git (2026/04/05) is a PlayStation emulator focusing on playability and performance, suitable for low-end devices. Key features include CPU recompiler/JIT, hardware rendering support (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, PGXP for precision, and support for various image formats (e.g., bin/cue, PBP). It offers fast boot, save state support, and extensive controller options, including lightgun and NeGcon support. Additional features include memory card editing, automatic updates, and integration with RetroAchievements. The latest changelog highlights updates to SDL Game Controller DB and dependency updates. Download available for x64.

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DuckStation Git (2026/04/05) has been compiled. DuckStation is a simulator/emulator for the Sony PlayStation(TM) console, emphasizing playability, speed, and long-term maintenance. The objective is to achieve high accuracy while ensuring performance is adequate for low-end devices. “Hack” options are not recommended; the default settings should accommodate all playable games, with only a few enhancements potentially causing compatibility issues.

Features:
CPU Recompiler/JIT (x86-64, armv7/AArch32 and AArch64)
Rendering options include hardware (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan) and software
Upscaling, texture filtering, and true color (24-bit) in hardware renderers
PGXP for enhanced geometry precision, texture correction, and depth buffer emulation
Adaptive downsampling filter
Post-processing shader chains
“Fast boot” feature to skip BIOS splash/intro
Support for save states
Compatibility with Windows, Linux, and highly experimental macOS
Handles bin/cue images, raw bin/img files, MAME CHD, single-track ECM, MDS/MDF, and unencrypted PBP formats.
Direct booting of homebrew executables
Direct loading of Portable Sound Format (psf) files
Support for digital and analog controllers (rumble passed to host)
Namco GunCon lightgun support (simulated using mouse)
NeGcon compatibility
Qt and “Big Picture” user interface
Automatic updates for Windows builds
Automatic content scanning – game titles/hashes sourced from redump.org
Optional automatic memory card switching for individual games
Support for loading cheats from existing lists
Memory card editor and save importer
Emulated CPU overclocking
Integrated and remote debugging capabilities
Multitap controller support (up to 8 devices)
RetroAchievements
Automatic loading/applying of PPF patches