Nintendo Switch
Bayonetta 3
ベヨネッタ3 · 蓓優妮塔3
- Perfect: No noticeable issues start to finish
- Playable: Can be finished; minor glitches or slowdowns
- In-game: Gets in-game, but issues get in the way
- Menus: Reaches the title screen or menus only
- Boots: Starts, then hangs on a black screen or intro
- Nothing: Does not start
Yes, but the game version matters. Citron lists it as Perfect, yet a Citron compatibility issue (September 2026, Linux + RTX 4070M) reports it won't start properly after update 1.2; Ryubing lists it as In-game (graphics issues, crashes, problems on both Vulkan and OpenGL), and older reports describe broken lighting and auto-exposure on Vulkan, plus early god rays that covered the whole screen. There are no public Mac, iPhone/iPad or Android tests yet.
Settings & known issues
- Update 1.2 failed to start properly on Citron NEO (Sept 2026 report); try without the update if it breaks.
- On the original Ryujinx, Vulkan had broken lighting and auto-exposure (Sept 2024 report).
Compatibility reports
| Platform | Emulator | Result | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Citron Neo | Perfect | github.com 2026-05-17 | |
| Windows | Ryubing | In-game | github.com 2024-09-28 | |
| Windows | Ryujinx | In-game | github.com 2024-09-28 | |
| Linux / Steam Deck | Citron Neo Nightly | Nothing | i9 13900HX | github.com 2026-09-26 |
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Game info
- Developer
- PlatinumGames
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Released
- 2022-10-28
- Genre
- Action / Hack and slash / Adventure
- Title ID
- 01004A4010FEA000
- Updated
- 2026-10-30
FAQ
Can I play Bayonetta 3 on Windows with an emulator?
The best reported result on Windows is "Perfect" with Citron Neo (report from 2026-05-17). Results vary by device and emulator version.
Can I play Bayonetta 3 on Mac with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Bayonetta 3 on Mac yet.
Can I play Bayonetta 3 on iPhone / iPad with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Bayonetta 3 on iPhone / iPad yet.
Can I play Bayonetta 3 on Android with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Bayonetta 3 on Android yet.
Where can I find the Bayonetta 3 ROM?
Switch emulators load games as XCI (cartridge) or NSP (digital) files; this game's Title ID is 01004A4010FEA000. You also need prod.keys and firmware; what they are and which folder they go in is covered in our "prod.keys, title.keys and Firmware Explained" guide. →
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