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Ymir Git (2026/03/08) is a work-in-progress Sega Saturn emulator with several features, including support for loading games from various file formats (BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, MDF+MDS, ISO) and automatic IPL ROM detection. It allows up to two players with customizable keybindings and features backup RAM management, save states, and rewinding. The emulator includes a frame stepping option and an integrated memory manager for save transfers. Recent updates in the changelog address documentation improvements and a bug fix for transparent sprite pixels. The emulator continues to develop with more functionalities planned for future releases.
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Ymir Git (2026/03/08) has been released. It’s an evolving Sega Saturn emulator.
Features:
Support for loading games from BIN+CUE, IMG+CCD, MDF+MDS, or ISO files
Automatic detection of IPL (BIOS) ROM
Seamless region switching
Multiplayer support for up to two players with standard Control Pads on both ports (more to come)
Completely customizable keybindings
Support for backup RAM and DRAM cartridges (more features coming)
Built-in backup memory manager for importing, exporting saves, and transferring between internal and cartridge RAM
Save states management
Rewinding (up to one minute at 60 fps), turbo speed, and frame stepping (forward and backward)
An ongoing development of an advanced debugger
Ymir Changelog:
* docs: Added a basic CONTRIBUTING.md
* fix(VDP2): Reset normal shadow flag on transparent sprite pixels
