Fix: Your shader cache is corrupted. Close Yuzu, delete the vulkan.bin (or opengl.bin) file for that game, and restart. Yuzu will build a fresh cache from scratch.
Without a cache:
With a fully populated cache:
Emulation → Configure → Graphics → Advanced → Enable Asynchronous Pipeline Compilation
If you are diving into the world of Nintendo Switch emulation using Yuzu, you’ve likely encountered two specific buzzwords: Compilation and Stuttering. There is nothing more immersion-breaking than booting up The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild or Pokémon Scarlet, only to have the game freeze for a split second every time you swing a sword or enter a new town. shader cache yuzu
The solution to this problem lies in a mysterious folder known as the Shader Cache.
In this guide, we will break down exactly what the Shader Cache is, why it is essential for a smooth gaming experience, and how to manage it effectively in Yuzu. Fix: Your shader cache is corrupted
Temporary truth. Deleting a bloated, corrupted cache can fix stuttering. But a healthy, full cache is always faster than no cache.