Citra Vulkan Updated

: Vulkan allows Citra to run on macOS again via translation to Metal using MoltenVK . Updated Technical Status (as of 2025/2026)

The "Citra Vulkan updated" news is most exciting for Android users. Vulkan is native to Android (since 7.0+). The new build unlocks hardware that was previously unusable. Snapdragon 865, 888, and 8 Gen 2 devices now run The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds at full speed with no thermal throttling. Furthermore, the update introduces a "Shader Caching" rewrite, eliminating the dreaded stutter when entering new areas. citra vulkan updated