Nintendo Switch
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
ゼルダ無双 ハイラルオールスターズ DX · ZELDA無雙 海拉魯全明星 豪華版
- 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
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition runs best on PC with Citron NEO. Its official list rates it Playable (May 2026), and an October 2026 user report on a Ryzen 5 5600G with integrated graphics called it almost flawless. Ryubing's list has it at In-game (June 2024, missing system services, possible cutscene video issues), and the yuzu archive noted minor glitches such as water not rendering. No public test reports found yet for Mac, iPhone/iPad, or Android.
Settings & known issues
- Citron NEO report (Oct 2026): rarely freezes on a black title screen; audio drops out now and then
- yuzu archive: occasional minor glitches, such as water not rendering properly
- Ryubing's list flags possible cutscene video (NVDEC) issues
Compatibility reports
| Platform | Emulator | Result | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | Citron Neo Stable | Playable | AMD Ryzen 5 5600G with Radeon Graphics (6 Cores, 12 Threads) | github.com 2026-10-26 |
| Windows | Citron Neo | Playable | github.com 2026-05-17 | |
| Windows | Ryubing | In-game | github.com 2024-06-16 | |
| Windows | yuzu | In-game | web.archive.org 2024-03-04 |
Game info
- Developer
- Omega Force / Team Ninja
- Publisher
- Nintendo / Koei Tecmo Holdings
- Released
- 2018-03-22
- Genre
- Hack and slash / Action
- Title ID
- 0100AE00096EA000
- Updated
- 2026-10-30
FAQ
Can I play Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition on Windows with an emulator?
The best reported result on Windows is "Playable" with Citron Neo (report from 2026-10-26). Results vary by device and emulator version.
Can I play Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition on Mac with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition on Mac yet.
Can I play Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition on iPhone / iPad with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition on iPhone / iPad yet.
Can I play Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition on Android with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition on Android yet.
Where can I find the Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition ROM?
Switch emulators load games as XCI (cartridge) or NSP (digital) files; this game's Title ID is 0100AE00096EA000. 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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