Ryujinx and Yuzu are the two biggest names in the Nintendo Switch emulation community. These have been the go-to choices for many players who prefer to emulate their Nintendo Switch games on their PCs. And while pirating is something that we here at Digistatement do not promote, it is not a hidden fact that a lot of players have been making use of these emulators to enjoy the latest NS games without dropping a single dime. Yes, we are talking about Zelda: ToTK. As you might have heard, recently a subreddit (r/NewYuzuPiracy) dedicated to discussing matters related to emulating Nintendo Switch games was taken down. As such, players who use Ryujinx are wondering if the emulator itself is in danger as well. If you are wondering the same, just keep reading to know if Ryujinx will be shut down in 2023.
Since you are reading this article, you are probably worried that Ryujinx will eventually shut down. After all, it is not hidden that Nintendo has a no-tolerance policy towards anyone using their intellectual property without their consent. But why is this issue cropping up now? Well, with the release of Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which is likely the company’s biggest cash cow when it comes to games, they want to be absolutely sure that there are no leakages in their revenue bucket. If they are to go down this route with more conviction, banning emulators is the most obvious thing we can think of happening. But is that the case? Well, let’s find out in this article.
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Is Ryujinx emulator shutting down in 2023?
Right now, players can relax since the ban is limited only to the subreddit, and not the emulator itself. So, the good news is that you will still be able to enjoy the Nintendo Switch games on your PC using Ryujinx. The bad news, however, is that the subreddit, with its collective knowledge of 69,000+ members, is no longer available. We are sure that you, at some point, did visit the subreddit for fixes and workarounds. But alas, it won’t be possible anymore because the team at Reddit itself has taken it down. Yes, you heard that right; it’s Reddit that landed the blow on these discussion groups, not Nintendo. However, considering the fact that there is a no-tolerance policy against platforms like Ryujinx from Nintendo, maybe it was them who pulled some strings. They will have to pull it a bit harder because the emulator itself is up and running.
So, where did the members of the subreddit go? Well, they are scattered now, and pretty soon, we can expect those members to start up another subreddit or a similar group on an online platform. In our opinion, it’s a slippery slope. And unless Nintendo hammers down on these emulators themselves, shutting down the subreddit feels like a lazy attempt to clear out the trash by brushing it under the rug. Nevertheless, for now, at least, you can enjoy your Nintendo Switch games on your PC using Ryujinx, as there is no sign of it shutting down in 2023. Anyway, that’s all the information we have. We hope this guide was helpful. For more reads like this, make sure you visit Digistatement regularly.
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