Updating Playback

Keep Playback up to date to get new features, bug fixes, and improved compatibility.

How updates work

When a new version of Playback is available:

1. Playback notifies you that an update is ready
2. Visit our Downloads page
3. Download the latest installer for your platform
4. Run the installer to update

The installer will replace the old version with the new one while preserving your settings and save data.

Updating by platform

Windows

1. Download the latest playback-setup.exe from Downloads
2. Close Playback if it’s running
3. Run the installer
4. Follow the prompts — the new version replaces the old one
5. Launch Playback

macOS

1. Download the latest DMG from Downloads
2. Close Playback if it’s running
3. Open the DMG file
4. Drag Playback to your Applications folder
5. Click Replace when prompted
6. Launch Playback

Linux

1. Download the latest AppImage from Downloads
2. Close Playback if it’s running
3. Replace your old AppImage file with the new one
4. Make sure the new file is executable (chmod +x Playback.AppImage)
5. Launch Playback

Your data is preserved

Updating Playback does not affect:

• Your save vault (automatic backups)
• Your settings and preferences
• Custom shaders
• RetroAchievements login

All your data is stored separately from the application.

Firmware updates

Your Operator device also receives firmware updates. These are delivered through Playback itself — when a firmware update is available, Playback will prompt you to install it.

See Firmware Updates for details.

Checking your version

To see which version of Playback you’re running, check the settings or about section in the app.