Latest build available here - https://github.com/stenzek/duckstation/releases/tag/latest

These settings much be adhered to when using DuckStation for runs. To not mess up any settings for other games you run, you can set individual settings for that particular game by clicking on "Settings > Game Properties". With that, you can copy these settings down below and that will make your run legal.

Instead of using the OSD settings shown below (Or if you cannot do that), you can also show these settings either before or after a run by binding a key to the emulator menu. This can be done by going to "Settings > Hotkeys", and then binding a key to "Open Pause Menu". Then press that to show all the settings at the start or end of the run. This will also be accepted to help verify the run.

Disable = ❌| Enable = ✔️

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Interface

• Pause On Focus Loss ❌
• Pause On Start ❌
• Pause On Controller Disconnection ❌

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BIOS

• Fast Boot ❌

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Console

• Enable 8MB RAM (Dev Console) ❌
• Enable Cheats ❌
• Execution Mode: Interpreter (Slowest)
• Enable Clock Speed Control ❌
• Enable Recompiler ICache ❌
• Async Readachead: Disabled (Synchronous)
• Read Speedup: 2x (Quad Speed)
• Seek Speedup: None (Normal Speed)
• Apply Image Patches ❌
• Ignore Drive Subcode ❌

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Emulation

• Emulation Speed: 100%
• Vertical Sync (VSync) ❌
• Sync To Host Refresh Rate ❌
• Optimal Frame Pacing ❌
• Skip Duplicate Frame Display ❌
• Enable Rewinding ❌
• Runahead: Disabled

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Graphics (Rendering)

• You're allowed to adjust the graphics to your preference. However these settings are prohibited below
• Force Video Timing: Disabled
• Widescreen Rendering ❌
• PGXP Geometry Correction ❌

Graphics (OSD)

• Show OSD Messages ✔️
• Show Emulation Speed ✔️
• Show Status Indicators ✔️
• Show FPS ✔️
• Show Settings ✔️

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These settings are made for Disruptor and may or may not be permitted for other speedrun leaderboards. They are correct as of 13/08/2026

- Important information regarding submissions below -

Howdy howdy Disruptorinos! Got an update in regards to the recent Twitch announcement which you may have already seen on many different communities. But if not, you can access some information on this SRC blog post below which is highly recommended you read as it will affect submissions going forward. https://www.speedrun.com/news/k28oeo54-twitch-highlight-limit-speedruns-at-risk

In light of this update on Twitch, this is going to break some submission videos that are highlighted/saved on Twitch. And as a result going forwards as of now, Twitch VODs/Uploads will no longer be permitted. However, existing runs will still stay on the board and I'll explain how that'll work in a moment.

What this means is that you must now use an alternative and reliable source for your submission videos. The majority of users are switching to YouTube and using the information in the link above, it can help assist you in exporting your videos to the site. As with any submission on this site, you can edit it at any time with an updated video link. Make sure that if you do this, that they are the exact same run or they may be rejected.

In regards to existing runs, I have pointed out that those runs will still be honoured on the leaderboards. What I will be doing however is downloading backups of any submissions that use Twitch's VOD system, so that I have a local copy of all runs (And since it's not a large amount, it won't take up too much space). I strongly believe in preserving runs for historical purposes, and this is the only way that will be possible.

This information will also be reflected on the rules for the speedrun as well too. If there are any questions or you need help exporting things over to another location, just reach out and let me know. Thanks and happy Disrupting!