Winlator is a powerful tool that allows you to run Windows applications and games on your Android device. With Winlator, you can enjoy your favorite PC games on the go, all without the need for a high-end gaming PC. This opens up a whole new world of gaming possibilities, as you can now play your favorite titles anywhere and anytime.

Simple Troubleshooting

Winlator is a relatively straightforward tool, but you might encounter some issues along the way. Here are a few common fixes:

  • Stuck Mouse: If your mouse gets stuck in the middle of the game, disable the "mouse warp override" option in the Winlator settings.
  • No Audio: If you experience no audio while playing a game, try changing the DirectSound option to "Native Windows" in the DX Components of the Container settings.

Useful Tips

  • If you are experiencing performance issues, try changing the preset for Box86/Box64 in Container Settings -> Advanced Tab.
  • For applications that use .NET Framework, try installing Wine Mono found in Start Menu -> System Tools.
  • If some older games don't open, try adding the environment variable MESA_EXTENSION_MAX_YEAR=2003 in Container Settings -> Environment Variables.
  • Try running the games using the shortcut on the Winlator home screen, there you can define individual settings for each game.

Customize Your Controls

  • One of the best features of Winlator is the ability to customize controls easily. Within the app's settings menu, you can set up profiles for each game and tailor the controls to suit your preferences. This way, you can create a seamless gaming experience, making every game as enjoyable as possible.

Installation

  • Download and install the APK
  • Launch the app and wait for the installation process to finish

What's New

  • Added a new graphics driver: Vortek (Experimental)
  • Added option to install components (Box64/Turnip/DXVK)
  • Improved ALSA plugin
  • Improved Force Fullscreen option (useful for low resolution games)
  • Updated Box64 (v0.3.2 release)
  • Added workaround for the following game: Ghost Song
  • Performance improvements on XServer and other fixes
  • Improved UI (User Interface)
  • Added File Manager to Container
  • Added Screen Effect (Color Adjustment, FXAA and CRT Shader)
  • Fixed Container startup on Android 14 (SD Gen 3)
  • Added option to select preferred input API: DirectInput or XInput (useful for Dragon's Dogma Dark Arisen, Street Fighter IV and others)
  • Added option to disable mouse input (useful for Virtual Gamepad)
  • Added option to move cursor to touchpoint
  • Improved Input Controls
  • Improved ALSA audio driver
  • Improved DirectInput
  • Improved Drives on Container
  • Updated DXVK (v2.4 release)
  • Updated Box64 (v0.3.0 release)
  • Updated Mesa Turnip (v24.2.0 release)
  • Added workarounds for some games:
  • Starbound, Venetica, FATE, Gex, Drakensang, Medal of Honor Allied Assault, Return to Castle Wolfenstein, FF XII The Zodiac Age, Deus Ex Mankind Divided, MGS Ground Zeroes, Far Cry 4, Assassin's Creed Revelations and others
  • Performance improvements and other fixes

Previous release notes

  • Updated audio plugin (ALSA)
  • Fixed audio in some applications
  • Updated Mesa Turnip
  • Updated Startup Selection on container settings
  • Updated Box86/Box64
  • Other bug fixes and improvements
  • Updated Mesa Turnip driver
  • Added Turnip configuration
  • Updated Box86/Box64
  • Implemented XR (Virtual Reality) by lvonasek
  • Improved Cursor sensitivity
  • Other bug fixes and improvements