New development build available
shadPS4 published Pre-release-shadPS4-2026-09-09-3429fe27b5400ca3f47cbcd12ce3c56716fe69a7 on September 9, 2026. This is a prerelease development build, not a stable release. The supplied notes do not identify specific fixes, features or performance changes; they only link to a comparison covering changes after version 0.18.0.
Downloads are available for Windows, Linux, Ubuntu 64-bit and macOS. shadPS4 is an early PlayStation 4 emulator for desktop operating systems, rather than software that runs directly on a modified PlayStation 4 console.
What users should know
shadPS4 is the emulator core and does not include a graphical interface. The project points users seeking a more accessible interface to its separate QtLauncher. Its documented status remains early development, and the project cautions users not to expect a flawless experience.
The emulator can run some PlayStation 4 games, including Bloodborne, Dark Souls Remastered and Red Dead Redemption. The project maintains separate compatibility information for checking individual games.
macOS users need macOS 26.0 or newer, and Intel Macs are not supported. Xbox and DualShock controllers work out of the box, while keyboard and mouse bindings can be customized per game. Supported PlayStation 4 firmware modules must be dumped from a legally owned console.
