Dusk guide

Known issues

Static checklist of problems we see often in setup threads. It is not a substitute for GitHub Issues when you have a reproducible engine bug.

Install & downloads

  • Wrong CPU arch: Linux x86_64 vs arm64, Intel Mac vs Apple silicon — see the filename cheatsheet on Releases.
  • Windows SmartScreen / AV: only accept overrides for binaries you fetched straight from an official release asset.
  • Steam Deck: use the x86_64 Linux zip, not the ARM64 Linux build.

Game data

  • SHA-1 mismatch: wrong region, truncated rip, or patched image — re-dump or fix the file before expecting stable play (Setup).
  • Expecting Wii builds: this guide focuses on supported GameCube retail hashes unless upstream announces otherwise.

Graphics & performance

  • Black screen / no render: update GPU drivers; confirm your hardware can expose D3D12, Vulkan, or Metal (see Requirements).
  • Intel/Adreno quirks: more common on older integrated parts or certain phones — gather OS/GPU versions when opening an issue.

Keep digging

FAQ & troubleshooting · Community thread

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