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Nintendo Targets Switch Emulators on GitHub With New DMCA Takedowns

Nintendo cites circumvention of Switch encryption, prompting projects to shift releases off GitHub.

Overview

  • Fresh DMCA notices were sent to multiple projects on GitHub, including Eden, Citron, Kenji-NX, MeloNX, and even inactive efforts such as Sudachi and Skyline.
  • A wider list flagged by new reporting also names Pine, Pomelo, Ryubing, Ryujinx, Sumi, Suyu, and Yuzu as targets of the latest notices.
  • Most repositories remain accessible for now, though developers expect removals and are maintaining mirrors or private hosting to keep downloads available.
  • Eden says only its GitHub Releases page was hit, its source code is self‑hosted, a new build was posted, and the team is contesting the takedown.
  • Nintendo’s legal rationale centers on bypassing technological protection measures, while emulators state they do not distribute keys or ROMs and require users to supply their own firmware.