▲ 499 today5.5k starsC++New · 12d old
Experimental Switch 2 emulator hits GitHub, 500 stars in a day
What is Eglantine?
Eglantine is a free, open-source emulator that aims to run Nintendo Switch 2 games on Windows, Linux and macOS. It already runs titles like Mario Kart World at full speed and Splatoon Raiders with variable performance.
Who it is for
If you tinker with console emulation or want to test upcoming Switch 2 titles on a PC, you can clone the repo and build it yourself.
Try it in 60 seconds
No one-line install. The README has the setup steps.
GPL-3.0 licenseUpdated todayC++375 open issues
New projects are not vetted. Skim the code, and run it in a fresh folder or a container before giving it your files or keys.
The story so far
Early Signal first spotted Eglantine-Community/Eglantine on November 8, 2026, when it had 5.3k GitHub stars. It has since grown to 5.5k. On its busiest day it gained 499 stars. The project is 12 days old and written mainly in C++. It is published under the GPL-3.0 license and has 613 forks.
Questions about Eglantine
- Is Eglantine free and open source?
- Yes. Eglantine-Community/Eglantine is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, and the code is on GitHub at https://github.com/Eglantine-Community/Eglantine.