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shadPS4: latest version
shadPS4 plays PlayStation 4 (early). This page reads its releases from the project’s own GitHub every few hours.
The latest stable version of shadPS4 is v0.21.0 - codename Until Mavethee Dawn, released on 30 October 2026 (12 days ago). A newer development build was published on 10 November 2026.Checked on 11 November 2026 against shadPS4's own GitHub releases.
Recent shadPS4 releases
| Version | Type | Published |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-release-shadPS4-2026-11-10-4788f0b | Development build | 10 November 2026 |
| v0.21.0 - codename Until Mavethee Dawn | Stable | 30 October 2026 |
| v0.20.0 - codename Dead Or Stephen 5 - The Comeback | Release | 14 October 2026 |
| v0.19.0 - codename The Shadoween special | Release | 2 October 2026 |
| v0.18.0 - codename UltraPersona | Release | 18 August 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/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/releases.
Questions people ask
What is the latest version of shadPS4?
The latest stable version of shadPS4 is v0.21.0 - codename Until Mavethee Dawn, released on 30 October 2026 (12 days ago). A newer development build was published on 10 November 2026. Checked on 11 November 2026 against shadPS4's own GitHub releases.
When was shadPS4 last updated?
shadPS4 last published a build on 10 November 2026, yesterday. The release before v0.21.0 - codename Until Mavethee Dawn was v0.20.0 - codename Dead Or Stephen 5 - The Comeback, on 14 October 2026, 15 days earlier.
Is shadPS4 still being developed?
Yes. Its most recent build was published on 10 November 2026, yesterday.
Where do I download shadPS4?
From the project's own releases page, github.com/shadps4-emu/shadPS4/releases. Bezel does not host emulator downloads.
What does shadPS4 play?
shadPS4: PlayStation 4 (early).
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