A new Yuzu Early Access build that was released online this week introduces massive performance improvements for one of the best Nintendo Switch exclusives ever released.
The emulator's Early Access 3840 build introduces improvements for Index buffer estimation as well as performance improvements for Bayonetta 3 by up to 63%, depending on the system configuration. These performance improvements are truly massive, as showcased in a new video shared by reznoire on YouTube, as the game now has no trouble running at steady 60 FPS even in hectic combat sequences.
With these performance improvements, which will eventually make their way onto Yuzu's future mainline builds, playing Bayonetta 3 on PC is set to become the definitive way to enjoy PlatinumGames' action title, considering it is possible to increase resolution way past that of the native version with emulators. Even on Switch, however, the game is more than worthy of a play, as highlighted by Nathan in his review.
Bayonetta 3 is the series’ best entry yet, offering an engaging universe-hopping story, bombastic cinematic moments, and refined action that’s both accessible and deeper than ever before. The game can feel slightly hemmed in on the Switch, but Platinum pummels every bit of possible performance out of the hardware. Whether you and Bayonetta have history or not, this is an engagement not to be missed.
More information on the Yuzu Nintendo Switch emulator can be found on its official website. Early Access builds of the emulator are available only for Patreon subscribers.
About the author: Francesco De Meo has been covering video games and technology since 2012, starting his career at small outlets like Gamersyndrome and GeekSnack. After joining Wccftech gaming section in 2015, he quickly expanded his video gaming coverage with in-depth reporting, interviews with iconic industry figures such as Grasshopper Manufacture founder and No More Heroes creator Goichi "Suda51" Suda, Resident Evil series creator Shinji Mikami, Team NINJA's president and Nioh series director Fumihiko Yasuda, and Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama, reviews and on-the-ground coverage of major industry events such as Gamescom and E3. When he's not reporting or reviewing, Francesco can be found playing the genres he loves most, spending time with his six cats, reading, writing music, playing guitar and drumming for his progressive rock band.
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