Eglantine
Switch 2 emulator.
Eglantine is a free, open-source Switch 2 emulator for Windows, Linux and macOS.
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Latest daily build
daily-20261106
Experimental snapshot on 2026-11-07: branch-nx2-experimental-efb9fb18 (replaced on the next branch push). Numbered build build-212 is from 2026-11-04.
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Setup in 3 steps
What Eglantine is
Eglantine is a free, open-source Nintendo Switch 2 emulator for Windows, Linux and macOS. It is not a game you install from a store, and it is not a web page you can play inside the browser. The project started with Camille LaVey, is written in C++, and is licensed GPLv3-or-later. The public readme traces it to Eden, Yuzu and Sudachi.
The repository was created on 2026-10-29. Repository activity changes throughout the day; use its public history for the current status.
Where to go next
Download
Windows, Linux and macOS files from the project releases.Setup
Keys from your own console, firmware, then a game folder.Compatibility
Which Switch 2 games people report as booting.Forks
PokeDinner, Lichii, Selevet and the PS5 port.Errors
Crash on launch, stuck on Launching, black screen, low FPS.Safety
Which sites copy the name and which download to trust.
Windows, Linux and macOS files from the project releases.Setup
Keys from your own console, firmware, then a game folder.Compatibility
Which Switch 2 games people report as booting.Forks
PokeDinner, Lichii, Selevet and the PS5 port.Errors
Crash on launch, stuck on Launching, black screen, low FPS.Safety
Which sites copy the name and which download to trust.
Video
Channel video: Already?! Switch 2 Emulators are here | Eglantine & Eden NS2. Nothing from YouTube loads until you press play.
Questions
Is Eglantine a game?
No. Eglantine is a desktop emulator. You still need a game dump from a console you own.
Can I play Eglantine in the browser?
No web build is published. Downloads are Windows, Linux and macOS desktop files.
What is the latest build?
The newest experimental test snapshot with files on 2026-11-07 is branch-nx2-experimental-efb9fb18; it is replaced on the next branch push. The latest daily name is daily-20261106. The latest numbered build is build-212. The name build-219 is only a tag and has no release files.
Why do people search elgantine or eglatine?
Those are spelling slips for the same emulator. The project name is Eglantine, also the word for a sweetbriar rose.
Sources
Links from the same publisher count as one source; a community compilation counts as one source even when it contains many reports.
| Source | Status | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Eglantine readme on the nx2 branch | Public page · 1 source | 2026-11-07 |
| Eglantine releases | Public page · 1 source | 2026-11-07 |
| Eglantine repository | Public page · 1 source | 2026-11-07 |