A new experimental emulator has given Windows users the ability to boot Nintendo Switch 2 software, marking a notable step in PC console emulation. The project, known as Eden-NX2, made its public debut on October 29 and already supports at least two Switch 2 titles: Mario Kart World and Donkey Kong Bananza.
The build was published by a developer using the name Takoroka on the Eden project's git server. It is described as an early integration focused on Switch 2 compatibility, with the developer acknowledging that it still needs substantial work. The release is currently Windows-only and requires a 64-bit version of Windows 10 or 11, a Vulkan-capable graphics card with at least 8 GB of VRAM, and a minimum of 16 GB of system memory.
In practice, the emulator is far from polished. Early reports say Mario Kart World can load and be played, but it suffers from frequent stuttering, inconsistent speed, and visible graphical problems. Donkey Kong Bananza also runs, though it fails to reach a stable 60 FPS. Takoroka noted in the release notes that some meshes are missing because certain shaders have not yet been implemented, which helps explain the visual artifacts seen in initial footage.
The emulator quickly gained attention after clips of Mario Kart World running on Windows spread on social media, with one video surpassing millions of views. Unlike the game itself, Eden-NX2 does not include any titles; like other console emulators, it relies on users supplying their own game files.
The project is also part of a broader community effort rooted in the Yuzu codebase, the Switch emulator that shut down in 2024 after Nintendo pursued legal action against its developers. For now, Eden-NX2 remains an experimental proof of concept rather than a complete Switch 2 emulation solution.
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