Nintendo Switch Emulator Eden Pulled from Google Play Store After Brief Appearance

The Eden Emulator, a Nintendo Switch emulator for Android, has been removed from the Google Play Store just two weeks after its debut.

A Successor to Yuzu

Originally released on September 12, Eden was developed as an open-source successor to the Yuzu Switch emulator, which Nintendo shut down in early 2024 following a lawsuit. Like Yuzu, Eden aimed to deliver high performance and wide compatibility, but it also focused on a mobile-optimized interface to bring Switch emulation directly to Android devices (via Android Authority).

The emulator supported demanding titles such as The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and Pokémon Scarlet, provided devices met the minimum requirements: Android 11 or higher, at least 6GB RAM, and a Snapdragon 865 (or equivalent) chipset.

Eden also offered native Bluetooth controller support across Xbox, PlayStation, and third-party devices. The app was free to download but required users to supply their own legally dumped firmware and game files.

In its short time on the Play Store, Eden surpassed 100,000 downloads, earning positive reviews.

Why Was Eden Removed?

At this point, it’s not entirely clear who made the call. Did Google step in to take down the listing, or did the Eden team pull it themselves after possible legal or corporate pressure? Nintendo has historically been aggressive against emulators, so it wouldn’t be surprising if its influence loomed in the background here.

Can You Still Download Eden Emulator?

Yes, but not through official app stores. If you want to try Eden for yourself, you’ll need to sideload it directly. The project’s GitHub page still hosts the latest v0.0.3 APK, making it the safest and most reliable option for users interested in testing the emulator.