/PS4
RECOMMENDEDshadPS4 for Windows
A graphical home for your emulator. Manage versions and open your game library from one interface.
PlatformWindows · x64
DownloadWindows distribution
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for Windows.
Get the Windows download, check your PC requirements, and follow the setup guide.
INSIDE THE LAUNCHER
A familiar desktop interface.
Use the launcher to manage emulator versions. Here is the Version Manager shown in the shadPS4 project announcement.
Follow the Windows setup guide ↗
USEFUL TO KNOW
Downloading shadPS4 for Windows.
Practical answers for your next step.
Which download is offered on this site?
This site provides one Windows download entry point. The Download buttons in the header, on the home page, and here use the same destination, so you do not need to choose between different operating systems or navigate a release catalogue.
For the next step, keep the Windows installation guide open. If you have not checked your PC yet, review the minimum system requirements before installing.
How does the launcher relate to the emulator?
In the upstream shadPS4 project, QtLauncher supplies the graphical interface, while the emulator core performs the emulation. The launcher can manage emulator versions. This distinction explains why the interface and core can have different version numbers, and why a screenshot of the launcher does not identify every game result.
When comparing a game report with your own setup, note the emulator version as well as the launcher version.
What happens after downloading?
Follow the setup guide, prepare your own game files, and check compatibility for the title you want to test. The download does not include PS4 games or Sony system files.
If a game does not start, the next useful step is to compare your configuration with its report and the setup instructions. Repeatedly downloading the same package will not resolve an unsupported title or a missing prerequisite.
Sources: Project download documentation · Game compatibility databaseDocumentation checked