Ryujinx Canary

Ryujinx Canary — Download & Install Guide

Official packages, direct download links by platform, and concise install steps. If you need help after setup, see troubleshooting.

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Download by system

Windows

For you: you run Windows on a typical PC or handheld. Those are almost always x64 (AMD64). Only choose an ARM64 Windows build on a real ARM64-Windows device.

Direct download

Each link points at the same official file as in GitLab/Forgejo Assets for this tag — your browser will download the package directly.

Stable (1.3.3)

Windows x64 (.zip)

Looking for a different format? (Assets list)

…contains win in the filename, and x64 for most machines or arm64 for ARM Windows. Use the browser’s find (Ctrl+F) on the release page. Browse all Canary releases.

All Canary releasesAll Stable releases

Install (short)

  1. Extract the entire .zip to a folder (e.g. a short path under your user or C:\Tools).
  2. Run Ryujinx.exe inside that folder.
  3. If SmartScreen blocks the app: More info → Run anyway (only for files you got from the official release page).
  4. If a .NET message appears, install the Desktop Runtime version it names from Microsoft.

Full steps for Windows →

Linux

For you: you run Linux on a desktop, laptop, or handheld (e.g. Steam Deck). Match the build to your CPU: most PCs and Deck are x64/amd64; use arm64 only on 64-bit ARM devices.

Direct download

Each link points at the same official file as in GitLab/Forgejo Assets for this tag — your browser will download the package directly.

Looking for a different format? (Assets list)

…is a .tar.gz for Linux, with x64 or arm64 in the name (check the exact line on the page). Browse all Canary releases.

All Canary releasesAll Stable releases

Install (short)

  1. Download and extract the .tar.gz (file manager or tar -xvf).
  2. Run the Ryujinx binary from that folder (filename may vary by release).
  3. If the file is not executable: chmod +x with the real filename, then run again.
  4. If something is missing (.NET, libraries), read the release notes and the project wiki for your distro.

Full steps for Linux →

macOS

For you: you use macOS. Builds ship as a compressed archive; inside you will find the .app bundle. Always take it from the official release Assets list.

Direct download

Each link points at the same official file as in GitLab/Forgejo Assets for this tag — your browser will download the package directly.

Looking for a different format? (Assets list)

…is a macOS archive, often .tar.gz with osx or mac in the name. Browse all Canary releases.

All Canary releasesAll Stable releases

Install (short)

  1. Expand the archive. You should see Ryujinx.app (or the name given for that release).
  2. Move the app to Applications or run it from the folder.
  3. If macOS blocks launch: System Settings → Privacy & Security, or right-click → Open the first time.
  4. Set up keys and firmware using the project wiki on first run.

Full steps for macOS →

Platform · On the release page, choose Assets for your OS and CPU (x64 vs ARM64). Open Install for step-by-step help.

All releases

Pick a version or read changelogs on GitLab. Always download from Assets and match OS + CPU. Prefer Stable for calmer updates.

Canary — all releasesStable — all releases

Minimum

  • 8 GiB RAM or more.
  • GPU: OpenGL 4.5+, Vulkan, or Apple Metal (see project docs).
  • Canary is experimental; use Stable in your system block for fewer surprises.