Nintendo is once again tightening its grip on the emulation scene, issuing fresh takedown requests aimed at several Nintendo Switch emulator projects. The company’s legal offensive shows no signs of slowing down as it moves to protect its hardware ecosystem and intellectual property.

According to recent reports, multiple emulator repositories hosted on GitHub have been targeted with DMCA notices. These projects allegedly bypass Nintendo’s technical protection systems, something the company argues enables unauthorized access to its games. As a result, several repositories have either been removed or restricted, disrupting development efforts.

This latest wave of action follows Nintendo’s broader strategy over the past year to aggressively pursue emulator teams. After previous high-profile legal cases led to shutdowns and substantial settlements, many developers in the emulation community have become more cautious. Some projects have gone offline entirely, while others have migrated to alternative hosting platforms in an attempt to avoid further disruption.

The ongoing conflict highlights the long-standing tension between game preservation advocates and major publishers. Supporters of emulation argue that it plays a key role in preserving gaming history and enabling hardware experimentation. Nintendo, however, maintains that protecting its software and preventing piracy is essential to sustaining its business and supporting future development.

While legal pressure may slow public-facing emulator projects, history suggests that the emulation community is resilient. As long as there is demand, developers will likely continue finding ways to keep these projects alive — though increasingly out of the spotlight.