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The ShadPS4-QtLauncher (released on June 3, 2026) is the official launcher for ShadPS4, an early PS4 emulator for Windows and Linux developed in C++. The update includes two key changes: it sets the base folder for updates to the executable’s parent directory and prevents background game music from starting if a game is already running. You can download the latest version of ShadPS4-QtLauncher.
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ShadPS4-QtLauncher (2026/06/03) has been released. QtLauncher serves as the official launcher for shadPS4. ShadPS4 is an early PS4 emulator available for Windows and Linux, developed in C++.
ShadPS4-QtLauncher Changelog:
* Adjusted the base folder for launcher updates to the parent path of the executable instead of the current working directory (#372)
* Background game music will not start if a game is already in progress (#371)
