Nintendo Strikes Again With DMCA Notices Hitting Most Remaining Switch Emulators

Last year, Nintendo finally issued DMCA notices against Switch emulators, targeting big names like Yuzu and Ryujinx. Forks of older projects survived, and new emulators like Eden and Citron popped up, keeping things alive. Some even ran major releases like Metroid Prime 4 within days, showing just how resilient the community has become.

Nintendo targets remaining Switch emulators with fresh DMCA takedown notices

According to a Reddit post seen by Wccftech, Nintendo reportedly issued DMCA takedowns against the GitHub pages of most remaining Switch emulators, including Eden, Citron, Ryujinx, Skyline, Suyu, and several others. Some, like Citron and MeloNX, reportedly went offline immediately. However, others, including Eden, are still accessible, for now.

Even with the DMCA notice in play, Eden pushed a new build, v0.2.0-rc1, to GitHub. Founder Camille LaVey told us they’re challenging the notice, arguing it doesn’t break any laws or GitHub rules. LaVey also emphasized the bigger picture: preserving games and letting owners enjoy them beyond the original hardware. “We rely on the community to keep Eden alive for years to come,” he said.

Nintendo’s crackdown may scare some, but the Switch emulator scene is proving it can adapt. DMCA notices may temporarily remove releases, but they aren’t stopping development. Eden and other projects continue to push forward, ensuring game preservation remains alive for fans worldwide.

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