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PCSX2: latest version
PCSX2 plays PlayStation 2. This page reads its releases from the project’s own GitHub every few hours.
The latest stable version of PCSX2 is v2.8.2, released on 4 September 2026 (67 days ago). A newer pre-release was published on 11 November 2026.Checked on 11 November 2026 against PCSX2's own GitHub releases.
Recent PCSX2 releases
| Version | Type | Published |
|---|---|---|
| v2.9.169 | Pre-release | 11 November 2026 |
| v2.9.172 | Pre-release | 10 November 2026 |
| v2.9.171 | Pre-release | 10 November 2026 |
| v2.9.170 | Pre-release | 10 November 2026 |
| v2.9.168 | Pre-release | 9 November 2026 |
| v2.8.2 | Stable | 4 September 2026 |
“Stable” is the release GitHub itself lists as the project’s latest. A development build is a rolling or nightly build that carries no version number of its own. Dates are the ones GitHub reports for each release. Full history: github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/releases.
Questions people ask
What is the latest version of PCSX2?
The latest stable version of PCSX2 is v2.8.2, released on 4 September 2026 (67 days ago). A newer pre-release was published on 11 November 2026. Checked on 11 November 2026 against PCSX2's own GitHub releases.
When was PCSX2 last updated?
PCSX2 last published a build on 11 November 2026, today.
Is PCSX2 still being developed?
Yes. Its most recent build was published on 11 November 2026, today.
Where do I download PCSX2?
From the project's own releases page, github.com/PCSX2/pcsx2/releases. Bezel does not host emulator downloads.
What does PCSX2 play?
PCSX2: PlayStation 2.
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