The development of Sudachi, an emulator for the Nintendo Switch based on Yuzu, is coming to an end. Here’s what led to this decision.

In recent months, Nintendo took legal action against the creators of Yuzu, another popular Switch emulator, to halt its development. Despite this, some new versions of Yuzu continued to emerge. However, Sudachi, a promising fork of Yuzu, has now announced that it will cease its operations.

The Reason Behind the Decision

Jarrod Norwell, the developer of Sudachi, shared the news on the social media platform X. Norwell mentioned that he enjoyed updating the emulator with new applets and adding support for additional games. However, the journey was not without its challenges.

Sudachi was not only available for PC but also for mobile devices and tablets. Yet, the numerous forks of the emulator that appeared online without bringing any significant improvements or innovations made the project less worthwhile. Additionally, the developer faced several accusations, which further complicated the situation.

Community Reaction and Future

Unlike the cases of Yuzu and Ryujinx, where the download links were removed, Norwell does not intend to take down the existing download links for Sudachi. This decision is notable, especially since Norwell had removed some original Yuzu code that was a key factor in Nintendo's legal action against the Yuzu developers.

Norwell expressed his gratitude to the users, many of whom were supportive and kind. The end of Sudachi marks another chapter in the evolving landscape of Nintendo Switch emulation.

What's Next?

The discontinuation of Sudachi follows a pattern where Nintendo has been actively pursuing legal actions against emulator projects. This raises questions about the future of Switch emulation and the community that relies on these tools. As the scene continues to evolve, it will be interesting to see how developers and users adapt to these changes.