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RetroVault 2026.8.5 — Public Preview

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@kennethreitz kennethreitz released this 05 Aug 10:11
v2026.8.5
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RetroVault 2026.8.5 is an Apple-silicon public preview focused on safer play sessions and configurable transport controls.

What’s new

  • Libretro fast-forward can now use any positive multiplier set through the LibretroFastForwardMultiplier macOS default; the active speed appears in the gameplay overlay.
  • Active Libretro sessions now checkpoint quick states and battery-backed save memory every minute.
  • Command-Q waits for one final atomic gameplay checkpoint before RetroVault terminates.
  • The public Big Picture screenshot and direct-controller hardware research are up to date.

Requirements

  • Apple-silicon Mac
  • macOS 26
  • RomM server

Installation

This preview is ad-hoc signed and is not notarized. After dragging RetroVault to Applications, macOS may block its first launch. Open System Settings → Privacy & Security, find the RetroVault warning, and choose Open Anyway. Download RetroVault only from this official release page.

A SHA-256 checksum is attached as RetroVault-2026.8.5-arm64.dmg.sha256.

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