Citron v0.10.0 is released. Citron is a cutting-edge Nintendo Homebrew emulator designed for performance and ease of use. Whether you're diving into your favorite games or exploring new ones, Citron delivers an optimized experience.

Citron Changelog:
This release focuses on mobile enhancements, input improvements, and critical bug fixes while expanding game compatibility and platform stability.
Acknowledgments & Credits
Cross-Emulator Collaboration
TSRBerry (Ryujinx Developer): Initial Implementation for Skyline dependent mod support
JPikachu (Eden Developer): CTGP-DX compatibility implementation - mip level clamping support that enables the No. 1 Mario Kart 8 DX mod to run perfectly
Maufeat (Eden Developer): CTGP-DX compatibility
Testing & Quality Assurance
The Citron Discord Community: Continued invaluable testing, feedback, and support
The Citron Team
A massive thank you to all Citron contributors who made this release possible through development, testing, and refinement!
A Note on Attribution
We continue our commitment to transparent development and proper attribution. This release includes contributions adapted from the Eden emulator project, properly credited above. We believe the entire emulation ecosystem thrives when teams collaborate and acknowledge each other's work.
Major Features
Network & Multiplayer Services
Enhanced online functionality based on official SwitchBrew documentation:
Complete Account service implementation - Proper user account handling
LDN (Local Network) services - Local multiplayer support for compatible games
Newer firmware stubs - Better compatibility with latest games
Improved network stability - More reliable online connections
Windows Auto-Updater Overhaul
Completely redesigned update system for Windows:
Fixed file locking issues - Updates no longer fail due to locked files
Deferred update helper - Updates apply after Citron closes
TLS support - Secure update downloads
Enhanced logging - Better diagnostics for troubleshooting
Qt6 TLS plugin integration - Proper HTTPS support
Major Improvements
Game Compatibility
CTGP-DX Support (Thanks to JPikachu/Maufeat from Eden & TSRBerry from Ryujinx)
CTGP-DX mod now runs! - Added mip level clamping support
Popular Mario Kart 8 DX custom track pack is fully playable
Proper texture handling for modded content
Skyline Compatibility
32-bit code offset support - Enables Skyline-compatible homebrew and mods
Improved homebrew ecosystem compatibility
Better support for community-developed content
User Interface
Theme System Overhaul
System theme integration - Automatically respects Windows/Linux light/dark theme
In-app theme choice - Override system theme if desired
Configuration dialog theming - All dialogs now properly adapt to selected theme
Properties window fixes - Corrected display issues in light and dark modes
Consistent experience across all UI elements
Input & Controls
Hotkey System Improvements
Fixed hotkey persistence - Your hotkey configurations now save correctly
Controller overlay toggle hotkey - Added dedicated hotkey for overlay
Memory leak fixes - Resolved crashes related to hotkey handling
Bug Fixes
Critical Fixes
std::bad_alloc crash: Fixed memory allocation error causing crashes with controller overlay
Windows updater file locking: Completely resolved update failures on Windows
Hotkey saving bug: Settings now persist correctly between sessions
Properties window display: Fixed rendering issues in various themes
Platform-Specific Fixes
Windows
Auto-updater file locking completely resolved
Qt6 TLS plugin properly integrated for secure downloads
Android
Storage configuration and migration working flawlessly
Better support for diverse GPU hardware
UI Fixes
Configuration dialogs now respect both system and in-app themes
Properties window displays correctly in all theme modes
Improved dialog consistency across platforms
Build System Fixes
FFmpeg issues resolved - Proper compilation on all platforms
title_ids.h fixes - Corrected compilation errors
CMake improvements - Better external binary handling
DownloadExternals - Platform-specific branch selection (Android ABI)
Technical Details
Architecture Changes
Code Organization
TitleID utility class - Refactored game title ID handling into dedicated utility
main.cpp refactoring - Improved maintainability and structure
Cleaner codebase - Better separation of concerns
Build System Improvements
External binaries as submodules - Better version control (implemented, tested, reverted for alternative approach)
Qt6 TLS plugin copying - Added to CopyCitronQt6Deps function
Platform-specific downloads - Android ABI-specific binary selection
CMake modernization - Improved build configuration
New Files Added
src/citron/updater/
├── Enhanced updater_service.cpp with deferred updates
└── Improved error handling and logging
Android storage configuration implementation
Controller overlay system files
Theme adaptation logic
Hotkey persistence fixes
Known Issues
Controller overlay is optimized but may need refinement for edge cases
Some Android devices with very old GPU drivers may still experience compatibility issues
Auto-updater on Linux/macOS remains basic (Windows significantly improved)
Game Compatibility Highlights
Now Playable
CTGP-DX - Custom track pack for Mario Kart 8 DX now fully functional
Improved Compatibility
Better support for Skyline-compatible homebrew
Games requiring newer firmware network services
Titles using 32-bit code offsets

Download: Citron v0.10.0 x64
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