About Cemu
Cemu is a Nintendo Wii U emulator that is able to run most Wii U games and homebrew in a playable state. Created by Exzap, and written in C/C++.
This emulator aims at providing both high-accuracy and performance, and is actively being developed with new features and fixes to increase compatibility, convenience and usability.
It was written from scratch and development on the project began roughly early 2015.
How to install Cemu
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub info.cemu.Cemu
- Open Cemu once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cemu free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Cemu is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Cemu from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub info.cemu.Cemu. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Cemu safe?
Cemu downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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