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AnyPS5 project runs PS5 games natively on PC without emulation

Original: Open-source AnyPS5 dumps emulation to run PlayStation 5 console games natively on PC — AMD Zen 2 architecture enables Proton-like binary translation for Windows and Linux

A new open-source project called AnyPS5 aims to run PlayStation 5 games directly on Windows and Linux PCs without traditional emulation. Because the PS5 uses AMD's Zen 2 x86-64 architecture, the same family as modern PC processors, the tool can use Proton-style binary translation instead of emulating foreign hardware. Observers compare the approach to how Proton lets Windows games run on Linux, and debate its accuracy and performance potential.

Why now: The prospect of playing PS5 exclusives natively on PC without Sony's hardware or an emulator is a major technical breakthrough gamers are excited about.

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• Open-source AnyPS5 dumps emulation to run PlayStation 5 console games natively on PC — AMD Zen 2 architecture enables Proton-like binary translation for Windows and Linux · Tom's Hardware

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