Emulator News 📰

GSE v0.5 is a newly released Game Boy Speedrun Emulator developed in C#. It targets speedrunners, succeeding the Gambatte-Speedrun emulator, and introduces Game Boy Advance emulation using the mGBA core. Key features include accurate emulation for all Game Boy systems, custom input settings, and a status bar for tracking run data. The update transitions from SDL2 to SDL3, improving controller support and introducing a Low Latency Mode. Bug fixes enhance …

SSF PreviewVer R38 is a Sega Saturn emulator for Windows, utilizing DirectX 9.0b. This version offers near-complete emulation of Sega Saturn hardware and supports Sega Titan Video arcade emulation. Users must provide their own CDs or disc images, as well as the BIOS, which is optional but recommended for better compatibility and essential functions like internal memory management. The emulator has progressed since version 0.07 Beta R3, allowing games to …

pEMU v7.1 has been released, featuring a collection of emulators for PS4 and Nintendo Switch. It includes pNES, based on Nestopia, and pSNES, based on Snes9x. Additionally, Pfbneo serves as an arcade emulator supporting various classic systems. The update includes fixes such as improved texture handling in pSNES and a crash fix for the Switch version. The Vita platform also sees a PGBA installation fix, although GBA emulation remains slow. …

Citron v0.12.25 introduces significant enhancements for this Nintendo Homebrew emulator, focusing on user experience and performance. Key features include a revamped UI/UX, a flexible update system, and improved game file management, particularly for Android. New functionalities include custom save path management, automated update processes, and enhancements in game library scanning. Major stability improvements address performance issues across platforms. Citron offers better graphics rendering, audio processing, and multiplayer capabilities while also …

aPS3e v1.35 has been released, enhancing the Android-based PS3 emulator developed from the RPCS3 source code. This emulator operates under the GPLv2 license, allowing users to play PS3 games on Android devices. The new version includes improvements and updates aimed at optimizing performance and compatibility. aPS3e v1.35 has been released. aPS3e is an Android PS3 emulator developed from the RPCS3 source code, in compliance with the GPLv2 license. …More

Eden v0.0.4, a popular open-source Nintendo Switch emulator forked from Yuzu, has been released with significant improvements. The update enhances build systems, optimizes for Windows, Linux, macOS, and introduces experimental support for Android/x86_64. Key features include improved shader compilation, low-level optimizations, fixes for “Audio Engine” settings, performance enhancements, and graphical issue resolutions for titles like Pokémon Legends: Z-A and Metroid Prime 4. New overlay applets and reduced APK size on …

Demul v0.7 was released on December 11, 2025, as a Sega Dreamcast emulator capable of running commercial games. The update focuses on testing for the Hikaru system and invites users to report any significant issues like crashes or hangs. Enhancements include texture LOD switching and trilinear filtering; user feedback on potential artifacts is welcomed. The new version is available for download from multiple sources. Demul v0.7 (2025/12/11) has been released. …

Cemu for Android v0.3 has been released, marking a significant step for this Nintendo Wii U emulator that enables the running of commercial games. As a highly experimental program, it is designed to emulate Wii U applications on PC, written in C/C++. The software is under active development, with ongoing updates aimed at enhancing compatibility, convenience, and usability. For the latest features and fixes, users can refer to the Cemu …

Citron v0.11.0 is a cutting-edge Nintendo Homebrew emulator, now released with notable enhancements. It introduces native ARM64 support for Windows, bettering performance on ARM devices. Key updates include Snapdragon 8 Elite GPU optimization, a streamlined per-game cheat management interface, and improved compatibility with firmware versions 20.0.0-21.0.0. User interface upgrades include theme system overhauls, modern game list toolbars, and enhanced multiplayer functionality. Performance improvements encompass metadata caching and reduced latency in …

EmulationStation Desktop Edition (ES-DE) v3.4.0 has been released as a customizable frontend for launching games across various platforms, including Ubuntu, macOS, and Windows. Key updates include playtime tracking, improved game sorting, additional ScreenScraper regions, and new file format support. Enhancements also cater to Android users, introducing experimental dual-screen support and various emulator updates. Deprecated elements from previous versions have been removed, and bug fixes have enhanced overall performance. This free, …

NintendulatorNRS (released on September 4, 2025) is a Windows emulator for Famicom/NES and its derivative VRT chipsets. This fork of the original Nintendulator, created by Quietust, is maintained by NewRisingSun and features extensive compatibility. The latest version, NintendulatorNRS (2025/11/02), is available for download. NintendulatorNRS (2025/09/04) has been released. NintendulatorNRS is an emulator for the Famicom/NES (including derivatives like the VRT chipsets) designed for Windows. It is a modified version of …

RetroBat v7.5.0 has been released, offering a collection of Batch and Powershell scripts to configure and launch EmulationStation on Windows. This frontend software organizes ROMs and runs games through compatible emulators like RetroArch. It operates in Portable Mode, allowing use from HDD or removable devices. Key features include a highly customizable interface with various themes, media scraping for game collections, and pre-configured support for over 150 systems. RetroBat facilitates easy …

Citron v0.10.0 is a Nintendo Homebrew emulator emphasizing performance and user experience. This release features mobile enhancements, input improvements, and critical bug fixes, enhancing game compatibility and platform stability. Key contributions include mod support for CTGP-DX, and network functionality improvements for local multiplayer. A redesigned Windows auto-updater resolves file locking issues and enhances secure downloads. The UI saw a major theme overhaul, ensuring consistency across platforms. Notable fixes address memory …

Playnite is an Open Source video game library manager and launcher that supports platforms like Steam, GOG, Origin, Battle.net, and Uplay. Aiming to create a seamless experience for retro gaming enthusiasts, it also accommodates emulation, centralizing your gaming library within one interface. I’m excited to share that this software has just been updated to enhance its functionality and performance. Quote: New:Fixed: Window restoration is now more reliable in Fullscreen mode …

Citron v0.9.0, a cutting-edge Nintendo Homebrew emulator, emphasizes performance and user experience. This update enhances stability, accuracy, and introduces significant features like support for Firmware 20.x, advanced autoloader systems, and an XCI trimmer. Contributor acknowledgments include LotP’s HID implementation, MaxLastBreath’s testing, and community feedback. Major improvements include a multiplayer room overlay, automatic updates, and enhanced graphics rendering. Bugs have been addressed, with critical fixes for known crashes. Citron champions a …

If you thought emulation drama ended with Yuzu’s takedown, think again. A brand-new project called Oboromi is shaking up the emulator scene with one bold claim: it’s a proof-of-concept Nintendo Switch 2 emulator built entirely in Rust. Yes, Switch 2 — not the current one. Developed by 0xNikilite, this open-source powerhouse focuses on clarity, correctness, and traceability over raw performance, meaning it’s not here to run games just yet… but …

Kenji-NX is an open-source emulator for the Nintendo Switch, originally developed by gdkchan (of Ryujinx fame) but now being advanced by a new developer team. This software brings retro gaming into the modern era, allowing players to experience classic titles in a digital environment.Excitingly, Kenji-NX has recently received an update.Changelog: New GDB Stub – @Coxxs Allows games to be debugged remotely, which is an effective method for creating cheats/mods Turbo …

Azahar is an exciting evolution of the discontinued Nintendo 3DS emulator Citra developed by PabloMK7 and Lime3DS. The emulator has recently received an update, reflecting ongoing improvements and community support. Quotation: Android Various improvements to secondary display handling on Android. Fixed an issue where, if a secondary screen was disconnected during emulation while using the Vulkan renderer, the emulator would still attempt to use the disconnected screen, causing various issues. …

On September 20th, 2025, a brand-new version of BizHawk was released, marking another big milestone for one of the most popular multi-system emulators in the emulation and tool-assisted speedrun (TAS) community. Version 2.11 brings in an impressive lineup of new cores, bug fixes, system updates, and user experience improvements. If you are a retro gaming enthusiast, a speedrunner, or simply someone who wants a reliable all-in-one emulator for dozens of …

RetroBat v7.3.0 is a tool for configuring and launching EmulationStation on Windows to enhance your retrogaming experience. It features a highly customizable interface with themes and views, supports over 150 pre-configured systems, and allows media scraping for game collections. RetroBat runs in Portable Mode, enabling use from HDD or removable drives. Key features include a content downloader, deep integration of major emulators, and an integrated updater for notifications on emulator …

EmulationStation Desktop Edition (ES-DE) v3.3.0 has been released, serving as a customizable frontend for multi-platform game collections, compatible with RetroArch and various emulators. The update introduces a cross-platform game importer, new startup settings, scraper API statistics, and additional language translations. Notable enhancements include support for the Sega Model 3, various alternative emulators, updated file extensions, and improved graphics handling. The application is free, open-source, and supports multiple operating systems including …