Following legal action taken by Nintendo against the Nintendo Switch emulator Yuzu, various alternatives have swiftly surfaced online, merely 12 hours after Yuzu’s shutdown was confirmed.
Yuzu, a popular emulation software that allowed users to play Nintendo Switch games on PC, faced a lawsuit from Nintendo, alleging that the emulator facilitated the unlawful decryption and play of virtually any Nintendo Switch game without purchasing the console or the games. The legal action emphasized that Yuzu’s functionality involved decrypting games’ encryption, making it incompatible with lawful use.
The emulator’s developer, Tropic Haze, confirmed the shutdown and revealed a $2.4 million settlement with Nintendo. In a statement, Tropic Haze expressed its stance against piracy, expressing disappointment when users exploited their software to leak game content before official releases. The company hopes that discontinuing the software will contribute to combating piracy.
Despite the shutdown, new emulation software options have emerged, appearing on social media and other platforms shortly after Yuzu’s closure was announced. Tropic Haze has not publicly addressed these alternatives at the time of writing.
It’s worth noting that Nintendo officially opposes emulation of any kind, emphasizing that supporting emulation indirectly supports the illegal piracy of their products. The company encourages finding legitimate ways to bring classic games to current systems rather than resorting to emulation. Nintendo also clarifies that making backups of games is not permitted, extending the issue beyond accessing unpaid games.
Considering Nintendo’s strong stance against emulation, it is likely that legal action may be taken against these new alternatives in the future. However, the timeline for such actions remains uncertain.
Source: gamesradar.com
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