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Nintendo Switch Emulator Suyu Picks Up Where Yuzu Left Off
After the shut down of the popular Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu by Nintendo, a new open-source project has emerged to continue its legacy. Suyu, a fork of Yuzu, has released its first version, offering Switch emulation for PC gamers.
Unlike Yuzu, which had a Patreon campaign and accepted donations, Suyu is strictly non-profit. This approach may help shield the project from legal action by Nintendo. Suyu’s website is currently minimal, lacking documentation, so users will need to figure things out independently for now.
The first release of Suyu includes several notable changes and improvements over Yuzu:
- Complete rebranding
- Integrated error handling
- Preliminary QLaunch support (requires firmware v17.0.0+)
- Automated builds via GitLab CI
- Requirement for user-provided keys and firmware
- Enhanced add-ons manager
- Various crash fixes and video playback improvements on AMD GPUs
- Re-implemented multiplayer API
- Removal of all telemetry
- UI enhancements and quality-of-life changes
It remains to be seen if Nintendo will attempt to shut down Suyu as they did Yuzu. However, with Ryujinx, another prominent Switch emulator, having avoided legal issues thus far, Suyu’s future is uncertain but hopeful. The project’s commitment to open-source development and non-profit status may work in its favor.
The emulation community will likely welcome Suyu’s release, as it provides an alternative for those who previously used Yuzu. As the project matures, it has the potential to become a robust option for playing Switch games on PC. However, users should exercise caution and only use Suyu with legally obtained game copies and firmware.
