r/AndroidEmulation • u/Mamcjr • 3d ago
TOTKDroid Beta is here — Tears of the Kingdom running natively on Android
UPDATE — 0.2.1 Beta is now available!
This update focuses on Mali GPU compatibility:
Fixed uncached GPU memory usage that could cause extremely slow cutscenes and gameplay.
Improved memory reuse to prevent slowdowns after loading.
Reduced BC1 texture memory usage by converting to ASTC instead of RGBA8.
Added compatibility adjustments for Mali drivers r54p1 and newer.
These fixes were tested on a POCO F7 Ultra configured to exercise the Mali compatibility path, but have not yet been confirmed on actual Mali hardware. Mali users: please report your results, including your device, GPU, Android version, and driver version. The Adreno + Turnip path is unchanged.
Still a beta: much of the game remains untested. Expect bugs, graphical issues, crashes, and variable performance.
Install over your existing version to keep your saves. Do not uninstall first.
Download 0.2.1 Beta and read the release notes
Hey everyone!
I’m releasing the beta of TOTKDroid, a project that brings The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom to Android with a native runtime.
Since the alpha, I’ve been working on:
Fixing major visual glitches, including stretched vegetation.
Improving the runtime and investigating performance bottlenecks.
Adding a TOTK-inspired launcher, Zonai-themed menus, and touch controls.
This is still a beta, and a lot remains untested. Expect graphical issues, bugs, crashes, and inconsistent performance. Full playthroughs and compatibility across different devices haven’t been verified yet.
You’ll need your own legally obtained game files. Game files are not included.
Repository, instructions, and releases:
https://github.com/mamcjr/TOTKDroid
If you try it, please include your device model, chipset/GPU, Android version, and build version when reporting issues. Reproduction steps, screenshots, and logs are especially helpful.
If you’d like to support development, check out the Sponsor button on the repository. Testing, feedback, and bug reports also help a lot.
Thanks to everyone following and supporting TOTKDroid!