Yuzu Releases May 2026

Introduced multi-core CPU emulation in 2020, allowing the software to better utilize modern processors.

An initiative to improve the resolution scaler and texture handling, which was re-added after a brief hiatus. The Shutdown and Legal Impact yuzu releases

In May 2023, the team launched a dedicated Android version, bringing high-performance Switch emulation to mobile devices. Historical Milestones in Development Introduced multi-core CPU emulation in 2020, allowing the

The release cycle ended abruptly when Nintendo of America sued Tropic Haze LLC (the entity behind yuzu) in February 2024. Nintendo alleged that yuzu was "primarily designed" to bypass technological protection measures (TPMs) and facilitated piracy on a massive scale, specifically citing over one million illegal downloads of The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom . As part of the settlement, the developers agreed to: in damages to Nintendo. Historical Milestones in Development The release cycle ended

yuzu was announced on , by the creators of the 3DS emulator Citra. Its release history is marked by several "Project" codenames that significantly boosted performance:

Released on March 4, 2024 , this is the last stable version of the emulator. It represents the culmination of six years of development, offering robust compatibility with thousands of titles.