Ymir Repository Update (September 21, 2026)

The Ymir Git emulator for Sega Saturn was released on September 21, 2026. It’s in progress and allows loading games from various file formats, automatic BIOS detection, and region switching. It supports two players with customizable keybindings and features like save states, rewinding, and turbo speed. A backup memory manager helps import/export saves. The update includes several fixes for the D3D12 renderer, VDP issues, and game crashes, along with improvements in documentation. Overall, the emulator aims to enhance the gaming experience with a rich feature set. Download is available at Ymir Git.

Ymir Git (2026/09/21) has been released. It is a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator.

Features:
Supports loading games from BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, MDF+MDS, or ISO formats
Automatic detection of IPL (BIOS) ROM
Region switching done automatically
Up to two players using standard Control Pads on both ports (more features on the way)
Keybindings that can be fully customized
Support for Backup RAM and DRAM cartridges (more features coming soon)
Integrated memory manager for backups to import/export saves and transfer between internal and cartridge RAM
Save state functionality
Rewind capability (up to one minute at 60 fps), turbo speed, and frame stepping (forwards and backwards)
A feature-rich debugger that’s still in progress

Ymir Changelog:
* fix(vdp-d3d12): Apply LNCL/BACK fixes to the D3D12 renderer
* fix(vdp-sw): Cease updating LNCL/BACK screen when DISP is disabled for the rest of the frame
* fix(vdp-sw): Address out-of-bounds access when changing display resolution mid-frame while drawing an RGB
* fix(VDP2): Partial remedy for mid-frame DISP and LNCL/BACK alterations
* fix(gamedb): Force-enable SH-2 cache emulation for Hissatsu! to prevent startup crashes
* fix(VDP1): Avoid clearing COPR when starting a new VDP1 frame
* chore(vdp): Introduce FBRAM indexer to enhance clarity of draw/display indices in the code
* chore(vdp-sw): Eliminate unused field
* docs: Include D3D12 hardware renderer in CHANGELOG
* fix(vdp-sw): Write back FBRAM from the VDP1 renderer thread
* chore(vdp-sw): Ensure FBRAM naming consistency
* chore(VDP): Rename `spriteFB` to `FBRAM`, and integrate it into the VDP1 state object
* feat(debug): Correct VDP2 VCNT in debug view, and include current VDP1 display framebuffer index
* fix(vdp): Resolve VCNT not loading from save states
* docs: Incorporate troubleshooting section for non-booting games

Download: Ymir Git (2026/09/21)

Source: Here

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