長期以來，PS5模擬器一直被認為是遙不可及的技術難題，但近期這一領域迎來了爆炸性進展。目前，全球已有四款PS5模擬器正處於緊鑼密鼓的開發之中，其中備受矚目的SharpEmu更是實現了令人難以置信的突破——它已經能夠在PC上成功引導《惡魔之魂：重製版》。
儘管目前遊戲僅能運行至初始啟動畫面，尚無法進入實際遊玩流程，但這對於模擬器社區而言無疑是里程碑式的成就。此前，許多業內人士認為PC端運行PS5獨占大作至少還需要數年時間，SharpEmu的驚人速度徹底打破了這一固有認知。這一技術突破的連鎖反應已經開始顯現，R星等遊戲巨頭或將面臨前所未有的壓力。作為全球玩家翹首以盼的《GTA 6》，其PC版發售時間一直是爭議焦點，而PS5模擬器的飛速成熟，無疑給那些試圖通過主機獨占來維持銷量的發行商們敲響了警鐘。
Windows users aren’t just going to sit and watch Rockstar launch GTA 6 exclusively on PS5 and Xbox PS5 emulator development is moving faster than ever, with GTA 5 already being booted using the KytyPS5 emulator. Developers still have months to make serious progress, and I wouldn’t underestimate the PC community. PS4 and PS5 use the same basic x86-64 CPU architecture as modern PCs, so developers don’t need to emulate everything from scratch. Some code can run directly on the PC, while the emulator translates the console-specific parts to make the game work. Holding GTA 6 back from PC just to make PC players wait is a dumb move anyway. Feels like Rockstar wants to push more PS5 and Xbox sales... wouldn’t be surprised if there’s some kind of exclusivity deal behind it.
