diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 5592481bc..8766192a9 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -2,7 +2,7 @@ [Features](#features) | [Downloading and Running](#downloading-and-running) | [Building](#building) | [Disclaimers](#disclaimers) -**Latest Builds for Windows 10/11 (x64/ARM64), Linux (AppImage/Flatpak x64/ARM32/ARM64), and macOS (11.0+ Universal):** https://github.com/stenzek/duckstation/releases/tag/latest +**Latest Builds for Windows 10/11 (x64/ARM64), Linux (AppImage x64/ARM32/ARM64), and macOS (11.0+ Universal):** https://github.com/stenzek/duckstation/releases/tag/latest **Game Compatibility List:** https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/e/2PACX-1vRE0jjiK_aldpICoy5kVQlpk2f81Vo6P4p9vfg4d7YoTOoDlH4PQHoXjTD2F7SdN8SSBLoEAItaIqQo/pubhtml @@ -70,7 +70,7 @@ Other features include: - SDL, XInput or DInput compatible game controller (e.g. XB360/XBOne/XBSeries). DualShock 3 users on Windows will need to install the official DualShock 3 drivers included as part of PlayStation Now. ## Downloading and running -Binaries of DuckStation for Windows x64/ARM64, Linux x86_64/ARM32/ARM64 (in AppImage/Flatpak formats), and macOS Universal Binaries are available via GitHub Releases and are automatically built with every commit/push. +Binaries of DuckStation for Windows x64/ARM64, Linux x86_64/ARM32/ARM64 (in AppImage format), and macOS Universal Binaries are available via GitHub Releases and are automatically built with every commit/push. As per the terms of CC-BY-NC-ND, redistribution of **unmodified releases and code** is permitted. However, we would prefer if you linked to https://www.duckstation.org/ instead. Please note that pre-configured settings and packages are considered modifications. @@ -105,9 +105,7 @@ The AppImages require a distribution equivalent to Ubuntu 22.04 or newer to run. #### Flatpak -Due to various Flatpak limitations and Flathub randomly breaking regularly, **the Flatpak package is not recommended**. We recommend that you use the AppImage instead. - -There appears to be little interest from users in keeping the Flatpak maintained. If you are a user and using the Flatpak, please let us know, since we are considering dropping it. +Due to various Flatpak limitations and Flathub randomly breaking regularly, **the Flatpak package is not recommended**. **We recommend that you use the AppImage instead.** - Go to https://github.com/stenzek/duckstation/releases/tag/latest, and download `duckstation-x64.flatpak`. - Run `flatpak install ./duckstation-x64.flatpak`. @@ -117,6 +115,15 @@ or, if you have FlatHub set up: Use `flatpak run org.duckstation.DuckStation` to start, or select `DuckStation` in the launcher of your desktop environment. Follow the Setup Wizard to get started. +**As of 2025/07/26, with the aforementioned issues and a lack of interest from users, the Flatpak package is deprecated. Future updates are not guaranteed.** + +To migrate your data from the Flatpak package to the AppImage, you can run the following command: +```bash +mv ~/.var/app/org.duckstation.DuckStation/config/duckstation ~/.local/share +``` + +You will need to re-add your game directories after switching to the AppImage. + ### macOS Universal macOS builds are provided for both x86_64 (Intel) and ARM64 (Apple Silicon).