Switch development continues to grow, and thanks to a now properly cemented community, the emulation scene for the Switch can thrive above and beyond where both Yuzu and Ryujinx left off. The current main three Switch emulators as of right now are Citron, Eden and Ryubing, with the first two being based off Yuzu, and the later being based on Ryujinx.

Over the course of several months, a lot of emulation drama has been going on behind the scenes, be it with Switch emulators popping up only to be left in the dust after some initial commits, or some ordeals involving developers disagreeing and leaving projects.

All in all, and despite the hurdles that Switch emulation went through after Nintendo's take down of both Yuzu and Ryujinx, the emulation scene for Nintendo's hybrid console is now on a steady pace once again, and the latest update to one of the main Switch emulators, Citron, is a clear indication that an emulation community can thrive and work together to bring forth the best overall experience to the user that wishes to play their Switch library on their PC or even other powerful handhelds.

With the latest v0.10.0 update, Citron introduces several important bugfixes to its codebase, like implementing Skyline's dependent mod support, and adding compatibility with one of the most famous Switch mods to date, with it being Mario Kart 8 DX's CTGP-DX, now working on Citron thanks to contributions by none other than Eden developers JPikachu and Maufeat, which worked on a proper fix and compatibility for CTGP-DX based on TSRBerry's original code from the Ryujinx's development team.

A Note on Attribution​

We continue our commitment to transparent development and proper attribution. This release includes contributions adapted from the Eden emulator project, properly credited above. We believe the entire emulation ecosystem thrives when teams collaborate and acknowledge each other's work.

Additionally, the Citron update also includes the following community notes, with a special mention to the cross-collaboration from all main Switch emulator developers:

Community Notes​

This release demonstrates continued cross-emulator collaboration. We're proud to acknowledge JPikachu's work from Eden that enabled CTGP-DX compatibility based on TSRBerry's work from Ryujinx.

Citron remains committed to:

• Proper attribution for all contributions, regardless of source
• Community collaboration over territorial behavior
• Professional development practices
• Stability and accuracy as our core values

We're the emulator that does things the right way, every time.

While Citron just got updated to v0.10.0, Eden's is also about to release its 0.0.4 version, with the latest available version to download of the Eden emulator being its Release Candidate 2, which, if no more important issues arise, it will be moved as the official 0.0.4 release of the emulator after several week of development since its 0.0.3 release last month.

Given all the work being put in all the current Switch emulators, we can only hope that this comradery continues, all with due credit and respect between the development teams, and that further work can be shared between emulators for the betterment of the end-user.

Citron's Self-Hosted Git repository
Eden's Self-Hosted Git repository

 

[x65943]

Nintendo's attempts to kill emulation are always doomed to fail

Glad to see the switch emulation community chugging forward

 

[MysticStarlight]

Jesus Christ that title scared me. I thought it was ceasing development at first. Too much trauma from past events I guess.

 

[HellGhast]

Nintendo's attempts to kill emulation are always doomed to fail

Glad to see the switch emulation community chugging forward

Nintendont Ninjas are like rabid dogs & will keep suing relentlessly. Best way to stick it to the man is like what you said...the community to keep on doing the good work

 

[smilodon]

Nintendo's attempts to kill emulation are always doomed to fail

Glad to see the switch emulation community chugging forward

Nintendo killed Switch emulation just when it really mattered. Now that they have a new device in store, they don't care anymore.

 

[SecureBoot]

I still don't know which one of these will really pull ahead. With the pulling of features together, I would love for Citron to take the crown as "the" switch emulator because I have 3 or 4 different switch emulators on my computer right now. Excited for CTGP8-DX Though!

 

[Bladexdsl]

Now that they have a new device in store, they don't care anymore.

except it's NOT a NEW device it's just a re-hashed switch and i can tell you right now they deff still care. citron is in their crosshairs mark my words. they are concocting a dirty scheme to be rid of it as we speak just like they did with RYU.

 

[raxadian]

Please don't post any links, don't make Nintendo lawyers jobs easier.

 

[Noctosphere]

Nintendo's attempts to kill emulation are always doomed to fail

Glad to see the switch emulation community chugging forward

Hydra, my friend... Hydra...

 

[ShadowOne333]

Jesus Christ that title scared me. I thought it was ceasing development at first. Too much trauma from past events I guess.

Which highlights the importance of this article.
It's good to see everyone finally getting along and no more emus are being killed in the process.

 

[slam2001]

Does this still ask you to install a third party app on the switch first? ( If so not touching it with a barge pole,DODGY AS FOOK)

 

[x65943]

Does this still ask you to install a third party app on the switch first? ( If so not touching it with a barge pole,DODGY AS FOOK)

How/why would a switch emulator for PC require installing something on a real switch?

 

[slam2001]

How/why would a switch emulator for PC require installing something on a real switch?

last time i tried it you needed a token. something to do with proving you had CFW

 

[Noctosphere]

last time i tried it you needed a token. something to do with proving you had CFW

You can easily get one online (if you are talking about prod.keys and shits)

 

[slam2001]

You can easily get one online (if you are talking about prod.keys and shits)

Dont mean those, now that im checking i dont see anything.. huh might have been mistaking.

 

[Noctosphere]

Dont mean those, now that im checking i dont see anything.. huh might have been mistaking.

Nah, they never asked for anything more than prod.keys, title.keys and a firmware version.
Those are all stuff you can get online (can't say where without getting in trouble)

 

[ShadowOne333]

last time i tried it you needed a token. something to do with proving you had CFW

The token thing from what I know is for the Discord server only, you won't get any kind of support or help unless you provide such a token of validation that you have a physical Switch.
For using the emulator you only need the firmware and your keys.

 

[slam2001]

Nah, they never asked for anything more than prod.keys, title.keys and a firmware version.
Those are all stuff you can get online (can't say where without getting in trouble)

Wtf was i thinking then, who knows lol. Im all good for files. Ive been sailing the Seas since the 90`s

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The token thing from what I know is for the Discord server only, you won't get any kind of support or help unless you provide such a token of validation that you have a physical Switch.
For using the emulator you only need the firmware and your keys.

Cheers for clearing that up shadow. My head way fried for a sec

 

[SecureBoot]

CTGP-Deluxe Just Worked™. Working great so far!

 

[Jayro]

It's about damn time they work together towards the same goal, this is awesome!