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shadPS4 v0.21.0 release notes and history

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For
PlayStation 4
Latest release
v0.21.0 Oct 30, 2026
Newest test build
Nov 10, 2026
Releases listed
12 since Sep 18, 2025
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shadPS4 v0.21.0

  • Fixed hangs in BO2 and BO3 by simulating a disconnected microphone.
  • Fixed an issue where platinum trophies would never unlock.
  • Improved accuracy for np_score data, dates, and friends rankings.
  • Added a fast_shader_math setting to relax floating point rules.
  • Improved input smoothing for digital to analog transitions.
  • Fixed DualShock 4 touchpad height reporting to 942.
  • Fixed crashes on macOS caused by Rosetta 2 translation errors.
  • Improved support for additional game content and add-on entitlement keys.

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shadPS4 v0.20.0

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shadPS4 v0.19.0

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shadPS4 v0.18.0

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shadPS4 v0.17.0

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shadPS4 v0.16.0

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shadPS4 v0.15.0

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shadPS4 v0.14.0

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shadPS4 v0.13.0

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shadPS4 v0.12.5

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shadPS4 v0.12.0

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shadPS4 v0.11.0

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