Each user is using their instance of Citra as a unique emulated 3DS that is communicating with everyone else through that particular server.Ĭurrently, servers created in Citra can hold up to 16 players. Unlike single console netplay used in most emulators, users won’t have to worry about desyncs, synchronizing saves, or any other issues typical of netplay.
While on a real 3DS you’d be limited to the people in your immediate vicinity, Citra boasts a complex server/client infrastructure that forwards a game’s wireless communication across the internet. As such, it doesn’t rely on Nintendo’s server and does not require a Nintendo Network ID.
This emulates the 3DS’ ability to do local wireless multiplayer. It went through several stages of development, from actually reverse-engineering how wireless worked in games, to implementing those features in Citra, and then implementing an infrastructure so that even casual users could easily take advantage of this feature.
Considering that so many games feel empty without their multiplayer features, we’re excited to announce that in select titles, you’ll be able to play together with your friends across the world in the latest Canary builds of Citra!Įmulating 3DS local wireless and bringing it to Citra was a huge endeavor shared by subv, B3N30, jroweboy, and JayFoxRox. The Nintendo 3DS heavily relies on wireless for its slew of multiplayer compatible titles.
