DuckStation Git Update (May 28, 2026)

DuckStation Git (2026/05/28) is a simulator/emulator for the Sony PlayStation(TM) designed for playability, speed, and long-term maintainability. It aims for accuracy while ensuring performance on low-end devices. Key features include CPU Recompiler/JIT support, various rendering options (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan), upscaling, texture filtering, PGXP for geometry precision, and a “Fast boot” option. It supports multiple file formats, controllers (including lightgun and multitap), automatic updates, content scanning, cheat loading, and debugging. The latest update also added improvements like Azerbaijani translation. DuckStation focuses on usability without excessive “hacks.”

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DuckStation Git (2026/05/28) has been compiled. DuckStation is a simulator/emulator for the Sony PlayStation(TM) console, prioritizing playability, speed, and future maintainability. The objective is to achieve high accuracy while delivering performance suitable for low-end devices. “Hack” options are not recommended; the default setup should accommodate all playable games, with only a few enhancements potentially causing compatibility issues.

Features:
CPU Recompiler/JIT (x86-64, armv7/AArch32, and AArch64)
Hardware (D3D11, D3D12, OpenGL, Vulkan) and software rendering
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” option to bypass BIOS splash/intro
Support for save states
Compatible with Windows, Linux, and experimental macOS support
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
Supports both digital and analog controllers (rumble forwarded to host)
Namco GunCon lightgun support (simulated with mouse)
NeGcon support
Qt and “Big Picture” user interface
Automatic updates for Windows versions
Automatic content scanning – game titles/hashes sourced from redump.org
Option for automatic memory card switching per game
Supports loading cheats from existing lists
Memory card editor and save importer
Emulated CPU overclocking
Integrated and remote debugging
Multitap controllers (up to 8 devices)
RetroAchievements
Automatic loading/applying of PPF patches