Nick Fernandez / Android Authority
TL;DR Eden v0.0.4 arrives with a focus on smoother performance, fewer bugs, and cleaner day-to-day use.
An experimental Switch-style overlay menu and improved graphics handling stand out in the update.
Android, macOS, and less common devices, such as Chromebooks, now receive better or expanded support.
The Eden Switch emulator has just pushed out another substantial update, though extensive as it is, this one focuses on evolution rather than revolution. Version 0.0.4 is now live, bringing performance enhancements, game fixes, and expanded device support across Android, PC, and macOS.
As detailed in the GitHub changelog, there is at least one new feature of Eden v0.0.4 you’ll probably notice right away. It now has an experimental overlay menu that works a bit like the real Switch. Once enabled, holding the Home button brings it up, making it feel more natural to jump into system-style options than to back out to the main app every time.
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Beyond that, this release is largely about making things run better and break less. The team says performance has improved across the board, settings should behave more reliably, and a handful of crashes and memory issues have been stamped out. Some long-standing visual issues have also been addressed, particularly in popular games.
A few highlights that are easier to spot in day-to-day use include: Fewer graphical glitches in Pokémon Scarlet, Violet, and Pokémon Legends: Z-A
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