Metroid Dread Is Already Playable on PC at 4K/60 FPS via Emulation

[Tsing]

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Metroid Dread, the first 2D Metroid game in 19 years, was released for the Nintendo Switch on October 8. Unfortunately for Nintendo, the developers behind yuzu, a Switch emulator written in C++, have already figured out how to make it run almost perfectly and without major issues on the PC.



Yuzu’s developers confirmed the support on the day of Metroid Dread’s release, noting that the emulated game performed even better than the Switch version thanks to enhancements such as improved FPS and customizable control options.



Metroid Dread Mission Log:• Playable Day 1• Unlimited Dynamic FPS• Accessible control optionsStatus:Experience the Dread smoother, faster, and on your PC.Playable in the latest yuzu release now!Download: https://t.co/cmwPNp6fTy pic.twitter.com/t1Jej0cree— yuzu...

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[DrezKill]

Yeah they had this game ready to go in the Yuzu emulator a few days before it even launched this past Friday. One of my friends is playing it on Yuzu, and one of my brother's friends is doing the same. I been waiting a looong time for Metroid 5, but I'm in no rush. Even if I play it in emulator I'm still gonna end up owning a copy.

 

[Dan_D]

Side scrollers like that aren't particularly demanding graphically. I can't say I'm surprised.