RPCS3 Git Update (February 16, 2026)

RPCS3 Git (2026/02/16) is an open-source PlayStation 3 emulator for Windows and Linux, developed since 2011. It supports modern graphics APIs like DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL, allowing a substantial number of commercial games and PS3 SDK samples to be booted and played. Recent updates include improvements to the rsx component, such as fixes for remapping flags, enhancements for the FP prepass analyzer, and adjustments for audio buffering. Additionally, several libraries, like libpng and FAudio, have been updated. Continuous development enhances game compatibility and performance. Download is available for the x64 version.

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rpcs3 Git (2026/02/16) has been successfully compiled. RPCS3 is a free and open-source emulator and debugger for the Sony PlayStation 3, developed using C++ for both Windows and Linux platforms. Having been in development since early 2011, the emulator now supports modern rendering technologies, including DirectX 12, Vulkan, and OpenGL. It has the ability to boot and play a substantial range of commercial games along with PlayStation 3 SDK samples. Ongoing contributions are also enabling more titles to become playable in the future.

rpcs3 Git Changelog:
* rsx: Ensure BX2 flag aligns with constant overrides
* rsx/fp: Revamp FP prepass analyzer to gather additional details on bx2 expansion
* rsx: Correct input-side versus output-side remapping flags
* audio: Set default buffering to 34ms
* rsx: Manage 16-bit format remapping
* rsx/fp: Resolve biased renormalization issues without BX2 flag
* rsx: Adjust remapping actions for depth textures (sampled as depth)
* rsx: Employ ‘format features’ for BX2 texture sample remapping on the GPU
* rsx: Eliminate value remapping shuffle
* fixup [initial commit]
* rsx: Revise value remapping functionality to reflect actual hardware
* rsx: Value remapping can only occur on a texel lane once per sample
* Update libpng to version 1.6.55
* Update cubeb to 2026-01-22
* Update glext to 2026.01.26
* Update FAudio to version 26.02
* Update 7zip to version 26.00
* Revised Fedora build dependencies list
* Update yaml-cpp to version 0.9.0
* [Build] Eliminate quotes from protoc
* Update docker and ccache