ShadPS4 v0.16.0 Released this is the biggest update to date for the PlayStation 4 emulator, with hundreds of changes from dozens of contributors. It marks a major milestone with big improvements in emulation accuracy, stability, and user experience.
- New Configuration System: Redesigned settings with better game-specific options and improved save/trophy migration support
- Audio Improvements:
- New OpenAL audio backend for more flexibility and portability
- Expanded Audio3D support
- Fixes for trophy sounds, video decoding, and stream handling
- Graphics & Rendering:
- Improved Vulkan stability and performance
- Better GPU memory synchronization
- Mipmapping fixes to reduce texture artifacts
- Expanded PlayStation 4 Pro (Neo) GPU instruction support
- Enhanced geometry and tessellation pipeline handling
- Multiplayer & Input:
- Local multiplayer infrastructure for supported games
- Local multiplayer fixes and DualShock controller improvements
- Deadzone adjustments
- Option to swap Enter button between Cross and Circle
- New Features:
- Initial PlayStation Camera support
- Big Picture Mode (console-like interface optimized for controllers and TV)
- Built-in screenshot tool with overlay or game-only options
- Notification system
- Easier mods folder organization
- Networking: Major progress on HTTP subsystem for better online features
- Trophy System: Complete overhaul with new directory structure, better migration tools, and improved reliability
- Platform Support:
- Initial x64 FreeBSD compatibility
- Better POSIX handling
- Fixes for Linux, macOS, and build systems
Much better stability, fewer crashes, and improved compatibility for many PS4 games, especially demanding titles.