While the Dolphin emulator has been delisted from Steam, it is still available for download from the project’s website and GitHub page at the time of this article. The Dolphin team clarified that they did not receive a direct takedown notice from Nintendo.
The removal of Dolphin from Steam underscores the ongoing complexities surrounding intellectual property rights and emulation software. The outcome of this situation will undoubtedly be closely watched by the gaming community, as it may have far-reaching implications for the future of emulators and their compatibility with copyrighted material. Both supporters and critics of emulation will be following the developments closely as the Dolphin team navigates this legal challenge.
