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Enlarge / The copyrighted Nintendo Switch games displayed on Ryujinx’s previous GitHub page likely did not endear them to Nintendo. (credit: Ryujinx / Internet Archive)
The Closure of the Ryujinx Emulator Project
The widely recognized open-source emulator for the Nintendo Switch, known as Ryujinx, has been officially taken down from GitHub. Reports indicate that the development team has halted all project activities following discussions with Nintendo.
Details of the Shutdown
A developer associated with Ryujinx, known as riperiperi, shared insights on their Discord server and social media platforms regarding a communication from Nintendo. According to riperiperi, another developer named gdkchan was approached by representatives from Nintendo who proposed an agreement that would require him to cease all work related to the emulator and dismantle any associated organizational structures and assets under his control.
While specifics about this negotiation remain undisclosed, riperiperi noted that “the organization has been removed,” which suggests it is no longer available on GitHub. He further implied that this outcome indicates a definitive conclusion to their efforts.
Status of Online Resources
As of now, although the official website for Ryujinx remains operational, links directing users to download pages or other resources hosted on GitHub are non-functional. The developers have not issued any progress updates since January 2024 after consistently providing monthly reports throughout 2023.
The last announcement made by the Ryujinx social media account dates back to March 2024, marking a significant pause in communication with its user base.
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