Box64 Expands into RISC-V and LoongArch territory
13 days ago
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- Box64 expands support to RISC-V and LoongArch, enabling x86/x86_64 code translation.
- LoongArch is a unique architecture developed by Loongson, originating from MIPS technology.
- Debian announced official support for LoongArch in December 2025.
- Loongson CPUs face US bans, limiting their market outside China.
- Box64 v0.4 features improved RISC-V and LoongArch support, performance, and compatibility.
- Steam now runs on RISC-V and LoongArch, alongside ARM64.
- RISC-V backend updates include better x87 emulation and expanded opcode support.
- Performance improvements include a rewritten opcode decoder and DynaCache enhancements.
- New NTSync mechanism shows up to 80% FPS increases in heavy games.
- Enhanced compatibility includes Battlenet, DRM support, Box32 stability, and Vulkan 1.4 updates.
- Box64 faces competition from FEX, supported by Valve for new hardware.