Full Patch Notes:

Read the full patch notes on the RetroDECK Wiki.

🔗 Link: RetroDECK v0.10.7b

About: RetroDECK GitHub Releases

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Changelog

ADDED

• EASTER EGG: Introduced additional holiday entries.
• TRIFORCE: The Triforce Arcade System is now supported via Dolphin.
• ES-DE THEME: Added art for PrimeHack and empty folders.

CHANGED

• DOLPHIN, PPSSPP, RPCS3: Have done significant configuration changes, requiring a reset of the config.

FIXED

• BORDERS: Steam Deck borders were not applied in certain scenarios when enabled via the Configurator.
• RPCS3: Firmware installation via the Configurator did not function as expected.
• BIOS CHECKER: Some MD5 corrections by community contributor Abdess.

UPDATED

• DOLPHIN, PPSSPP, RPCS3, RUFFLE, SRM and VITA3K to their latest versions.

Components Version Summary

Full Patch Notes:

Read the full patch notes on the RetroDECK Wiki.

🔗 Link: RetroDECK v0.10.6b

About: RetroDECK GitHub Releases

RetroDECK is NOT considered "released" until it is published on Flathub.

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⚠️ Avoid upgrading from GitHub ⚠️

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Changelog

ADDED

• EASTER EGG: Introduced additional holiday entries.

FIXED

• EASTER EGG: Adjusted and refined several holiday entries.

UPDATED

• MAME, XEMU, Ruffle and Vita3K to their latest versions.

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Components Version Summary

Full Patch Notes:

Read the full patch notes on the RetroDECK Wiki.

🔗 Link: RetroDECK v0.10.5b

About: RetroDECK GitHub Releases

RetroDECK is NOT considered "released" until it is published on Flathub.

That is because GitHub releases can on rare occasions break in the publication process between:

Cooker (GitHub) -> Cooker Final (GitHub) -> Main RC (GitHub) -> Main Master (GitHub) -> Testing (Flathub) -> Stable (Flathub).

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RetroDECK releases only become officially available to everyone only after it is published on Flathub.

⚠️ Avoid upgrading from GitHub ⚠️

• Always upgrade through Flathub using your distribution's built-in app store.

Changelog

ADDED

• BIOS CHECKER: Refactored and streamlined the BIOS lists. Deprecated the centralized bios.json file and migrated each entry to its respective component-specific manifest.
• BIOS CHECKER: Added symlink support, thanks Kuredant for the commit.
• EASTER EGG: Introduced additional holiday entries.

CHANGED

• Removed Ryubing as a native component.

Read more here:

https://retrodeck.readthedocs.io/en/latest/blog/2026/02/19/february-2026---extra-switch-emulation-support---will-be-removed/

FIXED

• BIOS CHECKER: Resolved inconsistencies within the BIOS lists.
• EASTER EGG: Adjusted and refined several holiday entries.

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Components Version Summary

Release Notes

Full Patch Notes:

Read the full patch notes on the RetroDECK Wiki.

🔗 Link: RetroDECK v0.10.3b

About: RetroDECK GitHub Releases

RetroDECK is NOT considered "released" until it is published on Flathub.

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Changelog

ADDED

• BIOS CHECKER: Rewrote the BIOS Checker, reducing the check time from about 1.00-1.30 minutes to about 2-10 seconds (depending on hardware).
• BIOS CHECKER: Added BIOS Checker result logging to logs/retrodeck_bios_check.log.
• CONFIGURATOR: Improved Cheevos login PCSX2 new token handling.
• RETROARCH: Exposed filters in retrodeck/shaders/retroarch/filters/.
• RETROARCH: Restored cores that were missing in the previous stable RetroArch release by reintroducing them from the nightly builds (EasyRPG).

CHANGED

• RETROARCH: Relocated the RetroArch shaders directory from retrodeck/shaders/retroarch/ to retrodeck/shaders/retroarch/shaders/ to avoid conflicts with the new filters folder.
• FOLDER ICONS: Lahrs refined and enhanced 62 folder icons.

FIXED

• AZAHAR: Fixed the switch dual-screen layout hotkey.
• CONFIGURATOR: Fixed an issue where the Configurator could exit unexpectedly when clicking OK with no selection.
• CONFIGURATOR: Fixed Clean Empty Folder behavior to remove folders even when .txt or .icon files are present.
• RETROARCH: Resolved an error where the shader folders were not set up correctly in certain scenarios.
• STEAM INPUT: The PS4 layout had incorrect mappings for the Screenshot and Pause hotkeys. The layout version has been updated to PS4 – DualShock 4 v1.2.

UPDATED

• Azahar, MAME, PCSX2, Ruffle, Solarus, and Vita3K to their latest versions.

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Components Version Summary

Full Patch Notes:

Read the full patch notes on the RetroDECK Wiki.

🔗 Link: RetroDECK v0.10.2b

About: RetroDECK GitHub Releases

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Changelog

ADDED

• BACKUP: Simplified the backup prompt and choices.
• COMPRESSION: CHDMAN now also checks: arcade, atomiswave, cdimono1, cdtv, fmtowns, megacdjp, mess, naomi, neogeocdjp as valid compression targets.
• FRAMEWORK: Updated the handling of MelonDS new config format.
• FRAMEWORK: Added a verification step to ensure Steam Input controller layout files are always injected during post-update.
• FRAMEWORK: Migrated PortMaster and SRM data into their dedicated component files.
• FOLDER ICONS: Added a folder icon for PrimeHack.
• PRIMEHACK: Separated the PrimeHack component and added its own folder in roms/primehack based on user feedback.

FIXED

• AZAHAR: Azahar's configuration files contained several errors in hot-key mappings and other settings, warranting a configuration reset.
• COMPRESSION: CHDMAN (.chd compression) is looking at the right paths and is now working again.
• ES-DE: PrimeHack has been removed as an alternative emulator for GameCube and Wii, and now has its own PrimeHack system, linked to the roms/primehack folder.
• GENERAL: Fixed spelling errors across several component-ingredient files.
• PCSX2: Corrected a retrodeck/mods/pcsx2 folder-path issue in the backup function.
• PICO-8: PICO-8 is now looking in the correct path and is working again.
• PORTMASTER: RetroDECK now sources the latest fix from the PortMaster team, which should resolve the current issues.
• PRIMEHACK: Switched its input profiles from SDL to evdev after community testing revealed several input errors, warranting a configuration reset.
• RETROARCH: Corrected a retrodeck/bios/mame2003-plus folder-path issue in the backup function.
• SRM: Fixed an issue where RetroDECK controller layouts were not applied under certain conditions due to versioning errors.

CHANGED

• ES-DE: PrimeHack has been removed as an alternative emulator for GameCube and Wii, and now has its own PrimeHack system, linked to the roms/primehack folder.
• FRAMEWORK: Updated the backup process to exclude log files, reducing the risk of corruption during writes.
• CONFIGURATOR: Temporarily disabled the Update Notification tool.

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Components Version Summary

Release Notes - 0.10.0b - Dastardly Dansband

NOTE: This constitutes the Master Release of 0.10.0b that will be shipped to Flathub in the coming days. Minor tweaks might still happen based on flathub maintainers comments.

Full Patch Notes:

Read the full patch notes on the RetroDECK Wiki.

🔗 Link: RetroDECK v0.10.0b - Dastardly Dansband

About: RetroDECK GitHub Releases

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Flathub:

🔗 Link: RetroDECK: Flathub

Changelog in short

• RetroDECK 0.10.0b is a major milestone release featuring a complete rebuild of the platform. While much of this work happens behind the scenes, it significantly improves maintainability and future expandability.

Important

• Ponzu is not compatible with RetroDECK 0.10.0b due to the new layered Flatpak architecture. Users who rely on Ponzu should remain on an earlier version.

Core Changes

• RetroDECK has been fully re-engineered with a modular, component-based infrastructure.
• Each component: emulator, engine, client and system now runs in its own isolated sub-sandbox.
• Upgraded runtime to org.kde.Platform 6.10.
• New build and assembly pipeline reduces overall application size by approximately 800 MB.

New Components

• New Emulators: XRoar (Tandy/Dragon), Azahar (Nintendo 3DS, new default), Ryubing (Nintendo Switch).
• New Engine: OpenBOR with a custom RetroDECK launcher supporting .bor and .openbor formats.
• New System: Flips (IPS/BPS ROM patching tool), available directly in the RetroDECK Configurator.

Framework and Configurator Improvements

• Completely rewritten system dialogs and first-run setup flow.
• New optional Steam Sync prompt during first install.
• Improved device-aware data folder selection.
• Expanded BIOS checker and with clearer descriptions.
• New tools to enable or remove folder iconsets.

New Storage and Organization Features

• New retrodeck/storage directory for user-accessible game data, assets, and future expansions.
• Introduced folder iconset support, including the new Lahrs iconset.

Component Updates and Fixes

• All components: emulators, engines, systems, and clients have been updated to newer versions.
• Expanded and corrected exposed folders for shaders, texture packs, logs, plugins, and captures across many components (Dolphin, PrimeHack, PPSSPP, RPCS3, Vita3K, Cemu, and others).
• Enhanced RetroArch configuration, including fixes for long-standing palette issues.
• Improved GZDoom .doom wrapper with spaces, symlinks support and additional IWAD compatibility.
• Steam ROM Manager now supports Flatpak Steam.

Components Version Summary

Do you want to help out with RetroDECK?

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• RetroDECK Wiki: 🔗 How-to: Contribute to RetroDECK

• Donations: 🔗 open collective: RetroDECK

• Website: 🔗 retrodeck.net

// ❤️ RetroDECK Team

RetroDECK Version: 0.9.4b

A minor patch.

Full Patch Notes:

🔗 Link: RetroDECK 0.9.4b

About: RetroDECK GitHub Releases

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Flathub:

🔗 Link: RetroDECK: Flathub

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RetroDECK Version: 0.9.3b

A minor patch.

Patch Notes

RetroDECK Wiki - Patch Notes:

🔗 RetroDECK 0.9.3b

About: RetroDECK GitHub Releases

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Flathub: 🔗

RetroDECK: Flathub

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RetroDECK Version: 0.9.2b

A not so minor patch.

Patch Notes

RetroDECK Wiki - Patch Notes:

🔗 RetroDECK 0.9.2b

About: RetroDECK GitHub Releases

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Flathub: 🔗

RetroDECK: Flathub

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RetroDECK Version: 0.9.1b

A minor patch.

Patch Notes

RetroDECK Wiki - Patch Notes:

🔗 RetroDECK 0.9.1b

About: RetroDECK GitHub Releases

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• Always upgrade through Flathub using your distribution's built-in app store.
• Avoid upgrading from GitHub unless you're assisting with testing.

Flathub: 🔗

RetroDECK: Flathub

Do you want to help out with RetroDECK?

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// ❤️ RetroDECK Team