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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 28/07/2026

Now for how Delta sounds. Delta has new audio settings that determine how Delta handles other apps' audio 🎧 “Mix with Other Audio” keeps your music or podcasts playing during games, while “Pause Other Audio” silences everything else when a game starts.

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 28/07/2026

Playing with a physical controller? 🎮 We FINALLY redesigned the input mapping screen for controllers to make setting up your buttons clearer than ever. Plus, we made it possible to long-press the game screen to reposition it, perfect for controllers like the 8BitDo FlipPad ↕️

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 28/07/2026

By far one of our most requested features, controller skins can now have animated buttons 🕹️ It's a new way for skin designers to get creative that makes skins feel more alive as you play. To show it off, the beta includes a new animated GBA skin by our very own Caroline Moore ⭐️

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 28/07/2026

🚀 Delta 2.0b5 is now available for all Patrons — making Delta 2.0 feature complete! 🕹️ Animated controller skins 🎮 Redesigned controller input mapping ↕️ Adjustable screen position 🎧 New audio settings

Promo Image for Delta 2.0b5 featuring 4 screenshots from the new build (left to right): animated controller skins, redesigned controller input mapping, adjustable screen position, new audio settings.

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 03/06/2026

And no 2.0 beta would be complete without some Liquid Glass updates, so this time we’ve updated the cheats screen! Not only does this screen include all the liquidy, glassy buttons you’d expect, but now you can customize your cheats with SF icons for added fun 🍄

Screenshots of New Liquid Glass cheats screen featuring glassy buttons for each cheat and custom icons and the new Customize Icon screen for cheats

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 03/06/2026

And now for something VERY cool: built-in support for Epilogue’s GB & SN Operators 🤯 Connect your old cartridges to your iPhone or iPad to play them natively in Delta, including your actual save files from years past ⏳ Thanks to Epilogue for contributing this feature!

Promo image of a Epilogue GB operator plugged in to Delta and a screenshot of the Delta Game Library with a loading indicator for the Game Cartridge being read

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 03/06/2026

Delta's settings have been completely redesigned with an all-new, clean look to make navigation a breeze. Plus, we also rethought the hierarchy to make it easier to access what you want ✅ You may even discover cool features you never knew existed, like Menu Button gestures!

Screenshots of complete settings redesign with new sections: (top to bottom) Controls, Emulation, Display and additional settings under Minor, Advanced, and Experimental

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 03/06/2026

🚀 Delta 2.0b4 is now available for all Patrons! This beta continues our reimagining of Delta for the Liquid Glass era and even packs in some new experimental features ⚙️ Redesigned & updated settings 💧 Liquid Glass cheats UI 🎮 Epilogue GB/SN Operator Support

Promo Image for Delta 2.0b4 featuring 3 screenshots from the new build: (left to right) New Delta settings, New Liquid Glass cheats, and Epilogue Experimental Feature with Insert Cartridge on Game Library

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 02/04/2026

This beta also includes many QoL improvements & features, like cheats for Genesis and per-game RA settings. We’re already nearing completion of our next beta, so you'll hear more from us very soon 👀 For release notes and more, check our our Patreon: www.patreon.com/posts/delta-...

Delta 2.0b3 Version Description:

NEW

Recents & Favorites
• New "Recently Played" and "Favorites" pages in Game Library
• See all your recent games in the order you last played them
• Add games to "Favorites" via long-press for easy access

Redesigned Pause Menu
• Fully redesigned & animated pause menu with Liquid Glass on iOS 26
• Change Fast Forward speed per-game by long-pressing Fast Forward button

RetroAchievements
• View current game progress when launching game (e.g. number of unlocked achievements)
• View full achievement descriptions by tapping "Achievement Unlocked" banners
• Redesigned banners with more information & Liquid Glass design (iOS 26+)

2.0b3 Version Description Continued:

IMPROVED
• Redesigned Game Library page control with icons (e.g. game systems)
• Updated “What’s New” screen to showcase Delta 2.0 features

FIXED
• Fixed crash when enabling invalid Genesis cheats
• Fixed incorrectly parsing some Genesis cheats
• Fixed incorrect Settings navigation bar insets on iOS 18

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 02/04/2026

Speaking of redesigns, RetroAchievements also gets a new look! Achievements are now more detailed with info from the RetroAchievements site and banners have been upgraded for Liquid Glass Plus, a banner will appear at game launch to help keep track of your progress 🏆

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 02/04/2026

Adding to our new look — we’ve also fully redesigned the pause menu for Liquid Glass! Completely revamped & animated in the Liquid Glass style, this makeover now brings the Pause Menu up to date with iOS 26

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 02/04/2026

Delta finally has Recents and Favorites in your Game Library! On launch, you’ll now see recently played games first, letting you jump right back into the action. Even better, your Game Library now includes Favorites! Long-press any game to add it to Favorites for easy access ⭐️

Screenshots of Delta's new Recently Played and Favorites pages in the Game Library.

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 02/04/2026

🚀 Delta 2.0b3 is now available for all Patrons! This beta packs in a lot of new QoL features and updates that players have been waiting for including: ⭐️ Recents & Favorites ⏸️ Redesigned Pause Menu for Liquid Glass 🕹️ Refined RetroAchievements UI

Promo image of three screenshots showing Delta's Liquid Glass pause menu, the new favorites page, and a RetroAchievements banner showing progress in Pokemon Emerald Version.

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 27/02/2026

so excited to finally play LeafGreen again!

Screenshot of Delta Emulator playing Pokémon LeafGreen.

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 16/12/2025

🚀 Delta 2.0b2 is now available for all Patrons, making Sega Genesis feature-complete! 🕹️ Navigate Delta’s menus with a game controller 🎮 New landscape Genesis skins ⚡️ Genesis Action Replay and GameGenie cheats 🏆 RetroAchievements for Genesis games

Promo image for Delta 2.0b2 featuring screenshots on iPhone and iPad of Delta running Sega Genesis

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 02/11/2025

Sorry about that! You can disable “Context Menu Previews” in Delta’s settings, then you should be able to long-press the game to delete it without issue

Delta settings with arrow pointing to Context Menu Previews

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 01/10/2025

This beta also includes a few important bug fixes, such as keyboard support on iOS 26. Delta 2.0b1 is available now for all patrons in AltStore PAL — and also on TestFlight for our patrons worldwide! Read our full release notes + join TestFlight here: www.patreon.com/posts/delta-...

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 01/10/2025

And the new designs don’t stop with Liquid Glass! We’ve also added a brand-new Sega Genesis skin that will make fans nostalgic for the thrills of speedy hedgehogs 🦔🏎️ We’re wrapping up development for release and completed Genesis support will be available for everyone in Delta 2.0!

Promo Image for Delta 2.0 showing new Sega Genesis skins for iPhone and iPad

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 01/10/2025

We’re completely redesigning Delta’s UI to make it feel modern, while still being fun. To start, we’ve updated Delta’s home screen to feel right at home on iOS 26 🏡 We’ll be redesigning the remaining parts of the app with Liquid Glass over the next few betas — stay tuned!

Screenshot of Delta 2.0b1 game selection screen with new Liquid Glass UI

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 01/10/2025

🚀 The first Delta 2.0 beta is here! Coming later this year, 2.0 takes Delta to the next level by adding the following features: 📱 New Liquid Glass UI 🎮 Sega Genesis 👾 RetroAchievements for all systems

Delta 2.0 Promo Image: "Delta 2.0 Now In Beta; Liquid Glass, Retro Achievements, Sega Genesis"

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 03/09/2025

A new look for Delta… Coming later this year ✨

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 07/05/2025

Thanks to last week’s changes to the US App Store’s policies, Delta 1.7.2 is now available with our new and improved Patreon sign-up flow! Goodbye scare screens 👻

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 08/04/2025

Delta 1.7.1 is available now on AltStore PAL and soon on the App Store with some minor bug fixes, including compatibility with N64 games like Donkey Kong 64 🦍🍌 Release Notes: faq.deltaemulator.com/release-notes

Delta 1.7.1 In-App Release Notes:

This update fixes compatibility with certain N64 games.

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 31/03/2025

✅ Delta 1.7 has been approved for the App Store and is now available worldwide!

Screenshot of Delta 1.7 App Store Release Notes

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 31/03/2025

Of course there’s plenty more than just this in Delta 1.7! 📸 Game Screenshots (thanks Chris Rittenhouse!) 🎮 Using Skins w/ Game Controllers 🏆 RetroAchievements (Experimental Feature) For a complete list of changes, check out our release notes: faq.deltaemulator.com/release-notes

Delta 1.7 In-App Release Notes:

NEW

Online Multiplayer
• Play online-compatible Nintendo DS games with friends around the world!
• Connect via community Nintendo WFC servers
• Choose one of the default servers (Wiimmfi, WiiLink WFC, or AltWFC), or provide a custom DNS

Updated N64 Core
• Uses OpenGL ES 3.0 to render games
• Fixes many graphical issues (e.g. black textures)
• Optionally switch back to OpenGL ES 2.0 on per-game basis
• Custom resolutions by editing `mupen64plus.cfg` file
• Custom texture packs via Mupen64Plus `hires_texture` directory

Game Screenshots (thanks Chris Rittenhouse!)
• New pause menu option to take game screenshots
• Map game controller buttons to take screenshots
• New `screenshot` input for controller skins

Delta 1.7 In-App Release Notes (cont.):

Game Controller Skins
• Choose a skin to use when a game controller is connected
• Choose system-wide or per-game

Controller Case Support
• Controller skins can adjust position of pause menu via new `menuInsets` property
• Allows using pause menu with cases such as GAMEBABY and PlayCase

Game Settings
• New context-menu option for per-game settings
• Includes “Preferred Game Skin”, “OpenGL ES 3.0” (N64) and “Inserted GBA Game” (DS)

Misc.
• “Resume” button to easily resume games
• Additional “Button Pack” icons designed by Louie Mantia
• Adds dark + tinted variants of primary app icon

Delta 1.7 In-App Release Notes (cont.):

FIXED

• Fixed using analog sticks as discrete inputs for controllers with poor calibration (thanks Ian Clawson!)
• Fixed black/missing/incorrect textures in various N64 games
• Fixed white screen after (un-)locking device while AirPlaying DS games
• Fixed no audio for game previews in silent mode when Respect Silent Mode is OFF
• Fixed showing all save states as incompatible for non-DS systems
• Fixed crash when viewing save states for unsupported system
• Fixed missing accessibility label for Settings button
• Fixed not showing “Reset” button when choosing landscape skin
• Fixed not showing “Reset” button when choosing per-game Game Controller or AirPlay skins
• Fixed “Hold Button” description layout after orientation change
• [Delta Sync] Fixed misleading “file does not exist” errors when previous version is missing
• [iPad] Fixed quitting all games when using multiple scenes

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 31/03/2025

Delta 1.7 also features an updated N64 core! This fixes many graphical issues in games like Majora's Mask and Mario Golf ⛳️ Not only that, you can also now upscale the resolution or even use your own texture packs! For instructions, see our FAQ: faq.deltaemulator.com/n64/customiz...

Screenshot of before/after for Majora’s Mask and Mario Golf showing improved graphics

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 31/03/2025

Thanks to community-hosted Nintendo WFC servers, you can now use online features in any online-compatible DS game — including Mario Kart, Pokémon, and Animal Crossing 🍃 Just choose your preferred server in Delta’s settings and you’re good to go — no DNS configuration necessary!

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 31/03/2025

🚀 Delta 1.7 is now available for EVERYONE on AltStore PAL and soon on the App Store This is a HUGE update with lots of exciting new features, including Online Multiplayer for Nintendo DS games! Download now to play with friends around the world 🌎

Delta 1.7 Promo Image: “Delta 1.7 with Online Multiplayer”

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Delta @deltaemulator.com · 25/03/2025

The wait is almost over — Delta 1.7 with DS Online Multiplayer is coming next Monday, March 31st! And to help us make sure everything is ready for the big launch, we've made the release available TODAY as a public beta on TestFlight 🎉 deltaemulator.com/testflight

Promo Image: "Delta 1.7 Public TestFlight; Try It Now! deltaemulator.com/testflight"

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