PPSSPP Git Update (August 29, 2026)

PPSSPP Git (2026/08/29) is a fast and portable PSP emulator for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++. Recent updates include fixes to GameInfoCache, such as correcting logic errors and improving synchronization. Vulkan-related improvements address shader leaks and threading issues, while the interpreter enhancements clarify memory reads and misalignment handling. Other updates involve UI navigation adjustments, symbol demangling for ELF symbols, and addressing unused savedata. Notable changes also include stripping disc ID spaces and improving tab focus. Download options are available for both x64 and Android versions.

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PPSSPP Git (2026/08/29) has been compiled. PPSSPP is a swift and versatile PSP emulator designed for Android, Windows, Mac, and Linux, developed in C++.

PPSSPP Git Changelog:
* Merged pull request #22134 from hrydgard/gameinfocache-fixes
* GameInfoCache: Various improvements
* GameInfoCache: Synced remaining worker writes
* GameInfoCache: Prevent work item switch on unknown fileType
* GameInfoCache: Corrected three logic errors
* Merged pull request #22158 from hrydgard/vulkan-sync-fixes
* GLSLProgram: Simplified to used components, fixed shader leak
* OpenGL: Removed unnecessary Intel dual-source check, resolved ES3 initialization fallback
* Vulkan: Implemented four small correctness fixes during the review of Common/GPU
* Vulkan: Continued draining delete list until it returns empty
* Vulkan: Addressed threading issues regarding pipeline layouts and delete list
* Merged pull request #22150 from hrydgard/interpreter-review
* Interpreter: Return 0 for all types of bad memory reads – optimal for IgnoreBadMemoryAccess
* Interpreter: Reject misaligned lv.q/sv.q instead of executing them
* Interpreter: Corrected lane’s D prefix saturation in vrot
* Interpreter: Fixed ins mask for encoded msb below pos
* Interpreter: Prevent infinite spins on memory accesses set to be ignored
* Interpreter: Honored guest’s FPU rounding mode and flush-to-zero
* Merged pull request #22157 from a-blondel/feature/strip-discID
* Removed spaces from the disc ID
* Merged pull request #22156 from hrydgard/tab-focus-recent
* Resolved tab focus issue
* Merged pull request #22155 from saboten731/pr/savedata-unused-savename-list
* Avoided validation of unused savedata name lists
* Merged pull request #22151 from hrydgard/ui-tab-navigation
* UI: Tab and Shift+Tab navigate through view hierarchy
* Restored modifier flags on key events reaching the UI
* Merged pull request #22152 from NABN00B/slider-buttons
* Replaced plus/minus text with UI icons in SliderPopup
* Merged pull request #22149 from hrydgard/symbol-map-cache-fix
* ImDebugger: Fixed outdated symbol list after game reload
* Merged pull request #22147 from saboten731/pr/libretro-auto-load-savestate
* Corrected deferred libretro savestate size
* Merged pull request #22144 from hrydgard/symbol-demangler
* Demangled C++ symbol names during loading of ELF symbols