Skyline Emulator APK for Android runs on ARMv8 devices and emulates the functionality of a Nintendo SwitchTM system. You can find more information about the license in the license file.
Skyline is one of the most popular Nintendo Switch emulators, enabling you to play a wide range of games on multiple devices with Android OS (a Nintendo Switch emulator is now available for iOS, Windows, MacOS and Linux).
Skyline Emulator is an experimental open-source emulator for the Nintendo Switch from the developers of Citra. With a focus on portability, it is written in C++ with builds for iOS and Android actively maintained. The code is licensed under the MPL.
About Skyline Switch Emulator APK
Through ARM Compatibility Layer and System Emulation, Skyline provides an accurate, performant, and user-friendly emulation experience.
This emulator runs on ARMv8 Android devices and allows you to play hundreds of Nintendo Switch games. Skyline has been in development for a long time and is now stable and available for download.
In contrast to other Nintendo Switch emulators, Skyline doesn't require a controller to play the games. It has an inbuilt controller that allows you to play games without any external hardware.
There are many features being added daily to Skyline, which offers accurate and permanent emulation of gaming environments.
Features of Skyline Emulator APK
- Fastest emulation, therefore maximum battery savings
- Very high compatibility with games. Runs nearly all games without any issues
- Emulate cable connections either within one device or across multiple devices using Bluetooth or Wi-Fi
- Gyroscope/tilt/solar sensor and rumble simulation
- While the game is running, enter GameShark/ActionReplay/CodeBreaker cheat codes and enable/disable them on the fly
- BIOS emulation at a high level. No BIOS file required
- Patching the IPS/UPS ROM
- Backends for OpenGL rendering and normal rendering on devices without GPUs
Put your favorite Nintendo Switch games on your SD card or USB drive.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Skyline Edge?
As a perk for our Patreon subscribers, Skyline Edge is an early-access build with all the latest features that we're working on.
We're committed to being open-source even with monetization, and all Skyline features (including Edge) are open-source.
Is Skyline free to use?
Due to Skyline's open-source nature, it has been decided to keep it free and without a subscription.
Where can I download Skyline?
This page provides the download link for Skyline at the bottom. Clicking on the button will take you to the page where you can download the APK file.
How do I install the Skyline emulator on Android?
Skyline is fairly easy to install. Simply download the APK file and tap on install. Once the installation process is complete, tap on Open.
Does Skyline Edge differ from Skyline?
Despite Skyline Edge is a subscription-only service, Skyline remains free. Free builds are generally two weeks behind Edge in terms of their features.
How is Skyline developed?
Despite Mark's leadership, the Skyline Project is composed of an open-source team. See the Team section for more information.
What is the origin of the name?
The Nintendo SwitchTM system software is codenamed Horizon. Skyline is a synonym for Horizon.
How can I contribute to Skyline?
If you'd like to contribute to Skyline, please join Discord and read the Contributing Guide.
