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@ -6,9 +6,9 @@ _You are legally required to dump your games from your Nintendo Switch. To do so
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### **yuzu starts with the error "Missing Derivation Components"**
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_yuzu requires console keys to play your games. Please follow our [Quickstart Guide](https://yuzu-emu.org/help/quickstart/) to dump these keys and system files from your Nintendo Switch._
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yuzu requires console keys to play your games. Please follow our [Quickstart Guide](https://yuzu-emu.org/help/quickstart/) to dump these keys and system files from your Nintendo Switch.
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_These console keys (prod.keys/title.keys) need to be placed in the following directories_:
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These console keys (prod.keys/title.keys) need to be placed in the following directories:
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You may need to create the following "keys" folder:
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* Windows: `C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming\yuzu\keys`
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@ -21,135 +21,135 @@ You may need to create the following "keys" folder:
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_Current versions of yuzu require the latest versions of Microsoft Visual C++. Please download and install the following dependency:_
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Current versions of yuzu require the latest versions of Microsoft Visual C++. Please download and install the following dependency:
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_https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2977003/the-latest-supported-visual-c-downloads_
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https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/2977003/the-latest-supported-visual-c-downloads
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_Go to Visual Studio 2015, 2017 and 2019, and select the link next to x64._
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Go to Visual Studio 2015, 2017 and 2019, and select the link next to x64.
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### **yuzu starts with the error "Unable to start application: Os { code: 2, kind: NotFound, message: “The system cannot find the file specified.” }"**
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_This problem is usually caused by a false positive of your antivirus software, most commonly by Avast and AVG. These applications will often incorrectly detect yuzu as malicious software and delete the executable as a result._
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This problem is usually caused by a false positive of your antivirus software, most commonly by Avast and AVG. These applications will often incorrectly detect yuzu as malicious software and delete the executable as a result.
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_You can confirm it is a false positive with an online scanner, such as [VirusTotal](https://www.virustotal.com) if you wish._
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You can confirm it is a false positive with an online scanner, such as [VirusTotal](https://www.virustotal.com) if you wish.
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_To fix this, you'll need to either disable or uninstall your antivirus software. Make sure to reboot if you choose to uninstall it._
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To fix this, you'll need to either disable or uninstall your antivirus software. Make sure to reboot if you choose to uninstall it.
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_Afterwards, follow the instructions below for `yuzu will not update further or starts with a Qt platform error` to delete any residual files of the failed installation._
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Afterwards, follow the instructions below for `yuzu will not update further or starts with a Qt platform error` to delete any residual files of the failed installation.
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### **yuzu will not update further or starts with a Qt platform error**
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* _Close all instances of yuzu and any installer processes you may have running._
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* _Press Win+R, in the opened window type `%localappdata%` and press Enter._
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* _Select the `yuzu` folder and delete it. If it is being used by another process, please double-check that you do not have any yuzu related applications running._
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* _Launch the installer and install yuzu again._
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* Close all instances of yuzu and any installer processes you may have running.
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* Press Win+R, in the opened window type `%localappdata%` and press Enter.
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* Select the `yuzu` folder and delete it. If it is being used by another process, please double-check that you do not have any yuzu related applications running.
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* Launch the installer and install yuzu again.
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### **My game is Lagging and Dropping to Low Framerates**
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_You are likely experiencing Shader Caching. Shaders are small programs running on a graphic card, responsible for rendering graphics like terrain, explosions, characters, etc. Since a PC cannot directly execute switch shaders, It first has to translate them to a format a PC can understand. This translation process is time-consuming and you'll notice it in two ways:_
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You are likely experiencing Shader Caching. Shaders are small programs running on a graphic card, responsible for rendering graphics like terrain, explosions, characters, etc. Since a PC cannot directly execute switch shaders, It first has to translate them to a format a PC can understand. This translation process is time-consuming and you'll notice it in two ways:
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* _While playing, if yuzu needs to translate a new shader, the game will stutter. Loading into a game for the first time can give long freezes due to the number of shaders. As you keep playing, the amount of stuttering will decrease._
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* While playing, if yuzu needs to translate a new shader, the game will stutter. Loading into a game for the first time can give long freezes due to the number of shaders. As you keep playing, the amount of stuttering will decrease.
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* _When launching a game, the shader cache is loaded. To speed up this process there exists an additional "precompiled" cache. This cache may get reset every time you update yuzu or install a new GPU driver. The precompiled cache will then be compiled from scratch, causing a longer load time._
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* When launching a game, the shader cache is loaded. To speed up this process there exists an additional "precompiled" cache. This cache may get reset every time you update yuzu or install a new GPU driver. The precompiled cache will then be compiled from scratch, causing a longer load time.
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_Currently, the Vulkan renderer does not have a disk shader cache. This means that subsequent game loads will require the building of shaders each time._
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Currently, the Vulkan renderer does not have a disk shader cache. This means that subsequent game loads will require the building of shaders each time.
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`IMPORTANT: Since the cache stores parts of the game, we don't condone sharing or downloading these, since it is considered piracy`
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### **How do I use mods?**
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_For a list of useful mods for your favorite games, check our database with [Switch Mods](https://yuzu-emu.org/wiki/switch-mods/)_
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For a list of useful mods for your favorite games, check our database with [Switch Mods](https://yuzu-emu.org/wiki/switch-mods/)
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_To add mods to a specific game, simply right click the game in yuzu's games list, select `Open Mod Data Location` and structure your mod files similar to this example:_
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To add mods to a specific game, simply right click the game in yuzu's games list, select `Open Mod Data Location` and structure your mod files similar to this example:
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_`Mod directory/mod name/romfs`_
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`Mod directory/mod name/romfs`
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_or_
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_`Mod directory/mod name/exefs`_
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`Mod directory/mod name/exefs`
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_An example of a correctly structured mod directory can be seen below_
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An example of a correctly structured mod directory can be seen below:
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_The mods provided on our [Switch Mods](https://yuzu-emu.org/wiki/switch-mods/) page are already structured accordingly and only need to be extracted into the mod directory folder as is._
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The mods provided on our [Switch Mods](https://yuzu-emu.org/wiki/switch-mods/) page are already structured accordingly and only need to be extracted into the mod directory folder as is.
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_Once added to the correct mod directory, simply right click the game again, select properties and activate the installed mod. The same process can be followed in reverse for de-activating mods_
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Once added to the correct mod directory, simply right click the game again, select properties and activate the installed mod. The same process can be followed in reverse for de-activating mods
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### **How do I install game updates or DLC?**
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_Installing updates and DLC is simple. In the top left corner of the emulator window, select `File / Install Files to NAND`, then select the file you wish to install. Once installed, your files should load automatically and the installed update or DLC will be shown in the games list add-ons column of the corresponding game._
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Installing updates and DLC is simple. In the top left corner of the emulator window, select `File / Install Files to NAND`, then select the file you wish to install. Once installed, your files should load automatically and the installed update or DLC will be shown in the games list add-ons column of the corresponding game.
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_If you wish to activate/deactivate a specific update or DLC then right click your game in the games list, select `Properties`, then enable or disable as needed._
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If you wish to activate/deactivate a specific update or DLC then right click your game in the games list, select `Properties`, then enable or disable as needed.
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### **How do I uninstall game updates or DLC?**
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_Due to current file system limitations, there is no easy way to uninstall a specific update/DLC._
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Due to current file system limitations, there is no easy way to uninstall a specific update/DLC.
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_It is usually easiest to just delete everything and then reinstall any updates and DLC that you need._
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It is usually easiest to just delete everything and then reinstall any updates and DLC that you need.
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_Installed updates/DLC are found in `%appdata%\yuzu\nand\user\Contents\registered\`._
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Installed updates/DLC are found in `%appdata%\yuzu\nand\user\Contents\registered\`.
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_To remove them, you will need to delete this `registered` folder._
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To remove them, you will need to delete this `registered` folder.
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_Remember to reinstall any updates or DLC you need._
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_Afterwards, go to `Settings / System / Filesystem tab` and click on `Reset Metadata Cache` on the bottom. This will refresh the games list addons column._
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Afterwards, go to `Settings / System / Filesystem tab` and click on `Reset Metadata Cache` on the bottom. This will refresh the games list addons column.
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### **How do I set up my controls?**
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_Since the Nintendo Switch is a complicated device controller input wise, you will need to change some input settings depending on the game you wish to play._
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Since the Nintendo Switch is a complicated device controller input wise, you will need to change some input settings depending on the game you wish to play.
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_In the input window dropdown, Select `Custom`, then click on `Configure`._
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In the input window dropdown, Select `Custom`, then click on `Configure`.
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_**For all games other than Pokemon Let's Go set the controls like this:**_
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**For all games other than Pokemon Let's Go set the controls like this:**
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* _Map your controls by clicking on `Configure` next to `Pro Controller`._
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* _Make sure to map your analog sticks by clicking on the `Set analog Stick` button if you are using a controller._
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* _Restart yuzu after you are done for the new settings to take effect_
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* Map your controls by clicking on `Configure` next to `Pro Controller`.
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* Make sure to map your analog sticks by clicking on the `Set analog Stick` button if you are using a controller.
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* Restart yuzu after you are done for the new settings to take effect.
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_**For Pokemon Let's Go set your controls like this:**_
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**For Pokemon Let's Go set your controls like this:**
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* _Map your controls by clicking on `Configure` next to the `Joycons Docked` checkbox._
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* _Make sure `Player 1` is set to `None` as depicted in the screenshot._
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* _Make sure to map your analog sticks by clicking on the `Set analog Stick` button if you are using a controller._
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* _Restart yuzu after you are done for the new settings to take effect_
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* Map your controls by clicking on `Configure` next to the `Joycons Docked` checkbox.
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* Make sure `Player 1` is set to `None` as depicted in the screenshot.
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* Make sure to map your analog sticks by clicking on the `Set analog Stick` button if you are using a controller.
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* Restart yuzu after you are done for the new settings to take effect
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### **How do I add a save to my Game**
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_To add a save, simply right-click your game in the Games List, Select `Open Save Data Location`, then Select your User from the Profile Selector_
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To add a save, simply right-click your game in the Games List, Select `Open Save Data Location`, then Select your User from the Profile Selector
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_Once your `Save Data Location` is open, place your game saves in this directory_
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Once your `Save Data Location` is open, place your game saves in this directory
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---
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### **What is yuzu?**
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_yuzu is an experimental open-source emulator for the Nintendo Switch from the creators of Citra._
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_It is written in C++ with portability in mind, with builds actively maintained for Windows, Linux and macOS. The emulator currently can play various commercial titles and homebrew applications with varying degrees of success._
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yuzu is an experimental open-source emulator for the Nintendo Switch from the creators of Citra.
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It is written in C++ with portability in mind, with builds actively maintained for Windows, Linux and macOS. The emulator currently can play various commercial titles and homebrew applications with varying degrees of success.
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### **Which software license is yuzu licensed under?**
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_yuzu is an open-source project, licensed under the GPLv2 (or any later version). Refer to the license document for more information._
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yuzu is an open-source project, licensed under the GPLv2 (or any later version). Refer to the license document for more information.
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### **Which platforms does yuzu support?**
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_yuzu is actively tested and supported on various 64-bit versions of Windows (7 and up) and Linux. macOS is no longer supported due to Apple deprecating OpenGL._
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yuzu is actively tested and supported on various 64-bit versions of Windows (7 and up) and Linux. macOS is no longer supported due to Apple deprecating OpenGL.
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### **What are the system requirements for yuzu?**
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_yuzu currently requires an OpenGL 4.5 capable GPU and a CPU that has high single-core performance. It also requires a minimum of 8 GB of RAM. For more details, see our [Quickstart Guide](https://yuzu-emu.org/help/quickstart/#hardware)._
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yuzu currently requires an OpenGL 4.5 capable GPU and a CPU that has high single-core performance. It also requires a minimum of 8 GB of RAM. For more details, see our [Quickstart Guide](https://yuzu-emu.org/help/quickstart/#hardware).
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### **How do I build yuzu for the OS that I use?**
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_Take a look at the following guides for steps on building yuzu for the following platforms:_
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- _[Linux](https://github.com/yuzu-emu/yuzu/wiki/Building-for-Linux)_
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- _[macOS](https://github.com/yuzu-emu/yuzu/wiki/Building-for-macOS)_
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- _[Windows](https://github.com/yuzu-emu/yuzu/wiki/Building-for-Windows)_
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Take a look at the following guides for steps on building yuzu for the following platforms:
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- [Linux](https://github.com/yuzu-emu/yuzu/wiki/Building-for-Linux)
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- [macOS](https://github.com/yuzu-emu/yuzu/wiki/Building-for-macOS)
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- [Windows](https://github.com/yuzu-emu/yuzu/wiki/Building-for-Windows)
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### **Who made yuzu?**
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_yuzu has an active team of open-source developers. The list of contributors can be [found on GitHub](https://github.com/yuzu-emu/yuzu/graphs/contributors)._
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yuzu has an active team of open-source developers. The list of contributors can be [found on GitHub](https://github.com/yuzu-emu/yuzu/graphs/contributors).
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