New frame information controls
PCSX2 v2.9.36 was published on September 9, 2026, as a preview and nightly development release rather than a stable version. Its main user-facing addition is a new Advanced Frame Display setting in the emulator’s counters-related options. The release notes do not detail the display modes or metrics exposed by this setting, but it provides an option for viewing more detailed frame information while running PlayStation 2 software.
Graphics fix from v2.9.35
This consolidated update also includes the v2.9.35 change published earlier on the same day: a fix for a bits-per-pixel assertion in the GetConvertShader graphics path. This addresses an internal validation issue in the hardware renderer’s shader-conversion handling. The notes do not claim a specific game-compatibility gain or performance increase, so those outcomes should not be assumed.
What PCSX2 provides
PCSX2 is a free, open-source PlayStation 2 emulator for Windows, Linux, and macOS. It recreates the console’s hardware in software so users can play PS2 games on a computer, with additional features beyond the original hardware. A BIOS dump from a legitimately owned PS2 console is required to use the emulator. The project states that newer versions can run most games at full speed, while compatibility can vary by title and configuration.
Availability
This release provides builds for 64-bit Windows, Linux through AppImage and Flatpak packages, and macOS. Because v2.9.36 is explicitly a development build, it is aimed at users who want to try the new frame-display option and latest graphics correction before they appear in a stable release.
