When people search for , they often want to know how to create a brand new, clean version of this folder—either to reset their configuration or to set up a portable emulation environment.
As of 2026, Ryujinx stores its user data in a central location on your machine. This directory holds your configurations, keys, firmware, and game saves, keeping them separate from the emulator executable file. C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Roaming\Ryujinx Linux: ~/.config/Ryujinx macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Ryujinx ryujinx folder new
[Current Date] Subject: Understanding the default and new user folder setup for Ryujinx (Nintendo Switch Emulator) When people search for , they often want
This public link is valid for 7 days and shares a thread, including any personal information you added. This link or copies made by others cannot be deleted. If you share with third parties, their policies apply. Can’t copy the link right now. Try again later. C:\Users\YourUsername\AppData\Roaming\Ryujinx Linux: ~/
: The default directory where the emulator looks for your game library. How to Set Up a New Ryujinx Folder
: Navigate to ~/.config/Ryujinx/ or ~/.var/app/org.ryujinx.Ryujinx/config/Ryujinx/ (if using Flatpak). Setting Up a New Custom Ryujinx Folder (Portable Mode)
| Folder | Purpose | |--------|---------| | bis | Used for system partitions (emulated NAND) | | games | Default game list storage (optional) | | mods | Holds LayeredFS mods per title ID | | cheats | Stores cheat files | | firmware | Where system firmware is installed | | system | Contains prod.keys and title.keys | | profiles | Saves controller and user profiles |