Tag Archives: NintendoSwitch

Eden 0.2.1 is now available as a stability-focused hotfix for the open-source Nintendo Switch emulator. Rather than introducing a huge new collection of features, this release focuses on problems discovered after Eden 0.2.0, including large-library crashes, issues affecting 12th-generation Intel CPUs, Windows updater problems, a Mario Kart 8 Deluxe controller-related freeze, and several smaller stability bugs. If you are looking for general information about Eden rather than this specific release, visit our… Read more

Ryujinx v1.3.351, an open-source Nintendo Switch emulator created by gdkchan and written in C#, aims for high accuracy, performance, and user-friendliness. Development began in September 2017, and the emulator is available on GitHub under the MIT license. However, on October 1, 2024, it was discontinued as the creator could no longer continue. This version serves as a quality-of-life upgrade for current users but is not a revival or "Phoenix" project. For more… Read more

Nextendo v1.7.9, a fork of the Ryujinx Nintendo Switch emulator, introduces enhanced online capabilities with a built-in client for the Nextendo Network. This allows seamless online play for supported games like Mario Tennis Aces and ARMS without complex setup. Key updates include geo-routing for optimized server connections, Splatfest data integration for Splatoon 3, and fixes to prevent Splatoon 2 from deleting event data. Additionally, the emulator now syncs the console clock with… Read more

Nextendo v1.7.7, a fork of the Ryujinx Nintendo Switch emulator, introduces a built-in client for the Nextendo Network, allowing seamless online play without complex configurations. The core emulation features remain unchanged. New features include an interface displaying players' real identities in lobbies, a friend-reporting system, and improved LAN Play capabilities that eliminate the need for additional drivers. Users can now connect to custom servers with their accounts inactive, facilitating mod usage. Furthermore,… Read more

Nextendo v1.7.6, a fork of the Ryujinx Nintendo Switch emulator, introduces a built-in client for the Nextendo Network, allowing users to play supported games online seamlessly. The emulation core remains unchanged, focusing on networking enhancements. Notably, Splatoon 3 is now recognized on the platform with integrated patches, enabling online play without manual configuration. The update prevents gameplay-affecting mods from running in Splatoon 3 while leaving other games unaffected. Additionally, improvements include better… Read more

Eden v0.2.0, an open-source Nintendo Switch emulator forked from Yuzu, marks its first anniversary on May 10, 2025. The release emphasizes portability, with builds for Windows, Linux, and Android. The changelog highlights many improvements, including compatibility with firmware 22.0, performance enhancements, and bug fixes such as the elimination of Qlauncher crashes. Notably, Vulkan enhancements improve performance and accuracy across platforms. Other updates include a shift from MSVC to clang-cl for desktop builds,… Read more

Eden v0.2.0-RC2, the leading open-source Nintendo Switch emulator forked from Yuzu, has been released with substantial improvements. Key updates include performance and graphical enhancements, a new UI, and fixes for games like Mario Kart and Zelda. Notable fixes consist of audio issues in Pokémon Fire Red/Leaf Green, invisible textures in Luigi's Mansion 3, and shader bugs on new AMD drivers. The desktop version adds a frametime and FPS overlay, while Android enhancements… Read more

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 fixing various… Read 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 Android are… Read more

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 multiplayer sessions.… Read more

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 allocation crashes… Read more

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 collaborative community… Read more