Nintendo DS Emulator Drastic Goes Free on Android as Developer Prepares for Removal

Developer of Popular Nintendo DS Emulator Drastic Makes App Completely Free

The developer of a well-known Nintendo DS emulator, Drastic, has recently announced that it is making its Android app completely free. This move comes as a response to Nintendo’s actions, which led to a sense of urgency within the developer’s team. Exophase, the developer, stated on its official Discord that they have no financial motives behind the decision:

“I just changed the app on GPlay to free. I don’t intend to even have it on there for that much longer,” saíd Exophase, emphasizing their commitment to this new direction.

Temporary Shutdown of Emulation Channel in Popular Steam Deck Discord Server

Meanwhile, the Steam Deck Discord server has temporarily closed its emulation channel. Citing potential legal consequences associated with hosting discussions on Yuzu or emulation, the server stated that they are not equipped to handle such contingency at the moment:

The Steam Deck Discord server expressed its apologies for the need for censorship, stating that they were “bullied into a decision we’re against.” However, no further details were provided on the identity of the individuals who pressured them.

Ryujinx Discord Server No Longer Accepting Invites

Surprisingly, the Discord server for Ryujinx, another prominent Nintendo Switch emulator, is no longer accepting invitations. Journalistic efforts to get a comment from Ryujinx concerning the Yuzu lawsuit have gone unanswered by both The Verge and Ars Technica as of yet:

The absence of a response from the developers of Ryujinx raises questions and concerns about the state of their emulator.

EmuDeck Adapts to Nintendo Lawsuit Aftermath

The ramifications of Nintendo’s lawsuit and the collapse of Yuzu have forced all-in-one emulation providers, like EmuDeck, to find alternative emulator options. EmuDeck is now considering Ryujinx for Nintendo Switch emulation and undergoing testing with Panda3DS instead of Citra:

The lead developer at EmuDeck expressed their disappointment, stating that this is not a positive development for their platform.

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