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Official Lichii GitHub Repository

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Lichii

https://github.com/zortos293/Lichii

VERY experimental Nintendo Switch 2 emulator

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Branchnx2

LicenseGPL-3.0

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Repository Overview

Lichii builds on work from Eglantine, Eden, yuzu, and Sudachi. Its repository brings that inherited code together with this fork's continuing development.

You may still see Eden or Eglantine names in directories and documentation. Start with the README for the project's background, then use the map below to find your way into the code.

Repository activity

Stars2,949

Forks451

Latest release
build-88 · November 6, 2026

Lichii nx2 build 88 (55532f2)

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Source Code and Project Structure

Find the part of the project you want to explore, from rendering and input to build automation.

Official Lichii repository paths
Path	Purpose	Source
`src/`	Emulator core, graphics renderer, audio, input and application code
`docs/`	Build instructions, inherited user handbooks and game-specific development notes
`tools/`	Developer utilities for debugging and investigating emulation
`CMakeLists.txt`	Project build configuration and required build tools
`.github/workflows/`	Automation that compiles, checks and publishes release packages

Build guide

Follow docs/Build.md to build Lichii from source.

User docs

Use these handbooks for application settings; check the current release notes for package dependencies.

Official history

Official Releases and Issues

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Releases

build-88 Pre-release November 6, 2026

build-83 Pre-release November 6, 2026

build-75 Pre-release November 5, 2026

build-70 Pre-release November 4, 2026

build-65 Pre-release November 2, 2026

Issues

#237 macOS/MoltenVK: Ocarina of Time (0400486024DEC000) kills or hangs the Metal device at the intro-video boundaryopen

#156 [VBug]open

#252 [Crash]open

#244 [Crash] AMD Crash/AudioDesyncopen

#249 [AMD RX 9070 XT] Black screen with UI visible and GPU driver timeout (Build 88)open

#187 [VBug] Black Renderingopen

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GitHub FAQ

Do I need a GitHub account to download a release?

No. Public release assets can be downloaded without signing in. A GitHub account is needed to post an issue or join a discussion.

Do I need to build Lichii from source?

Not to use a prebuilt release. Start with the download selector; use the build guide when you want to compile or work on the code.

What makes a useful bug report?

Include the release tag, operating system, hardware and driver, plus the steps that reproduce the problem. Add relevant logs after removing personal details.

How can I follow a particular problem?

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