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Ymir Git (2026/04/05) is a new Sega Saturn emulator featuring game loading from various file formats (BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, MDF+MDS, ISO), automatic BIOS detection, and region switching. It supports up to two players with customizable controls, backup RAM management, save states, rewinding, and turbo speed. The update includes improvements to the debugging tools, such as adding breakpoint management and fixing graphics issues in specific games. The changelog notes multiple adjustments for better consistency and functionality. The emulator continues to evolve with ongoing features and fixes. Download it from the provided source.
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Ymir Git (2026/04/05) has been released, showcasing a developing Sega Saturn emulator.
Notable Features:
Support for loading games from BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, MDF+MDS, or ISO files
Automatic detection of IPL (BIOS) ROM
Seamless region switching
Compatibility for two players using standard Control Pads on both ports (more features to come)
Fully customizable key bindings
Support for Backup RAM and DRAM cartridges (additional features upcoming)
Built-in memory manager for easy import/export of saves and transfers between internal and cartridge RAM
Save states feature
Rewinding functionality (up to one minute at 60 fps), turbo speed, and frame stepping (forward and backward)
An evolving, feature-rich debugger
Ymir Changelog:
* docs(SH2): Correct multiple errors in decoder comments
* chore(SH2): Relocate `rte` instruction comment for consistency
* feat(debug): Introduce button to navigate to breakpoint address
* fix: Include reference for Steamgear Mash issue
* fix(gamedb): Force-enable SH2 cache emulation for Steamgear Mash to resolve flickering graphics
* feat(debug): Manage watchpoints through the frontend
* feat(debug): Handle SH2 breakpoints in the frontend, allowing enable/disable without removal
* chore(debug): Separate model type into its own folder
* build: Correct stable release title
* build: Checkout repo prior to executing release
* build: Modify stable workflow to utilize GH CLI for release management
* build: Rectify release commands
* build: Employ GitHub CLI to create and publish nightly releases
