Bringing Multiplayer to Citra
Emulating 3DS local wireless and bringing it to Citra was a huge endeavor shared by subv, B3N30, jroweboy, and JayFoxRox. It went through several stages of development, from actually reverse-engineering how wireless worked in games, to implementing those features in Citra, and then implementing an infrastructure so that even casual users could easily take advantage of this feature.
This emulates the 3DS’ ability to do local wireless multiplayer. As such, it doesn’t rely on Nintendo’s server and does not require a Nintendo Network ID. While on a real 3DS you’d be limited to the people in your immediate vicinity, Citra boasts a complex server/client infrastructure that forwards a game’s wireless communication across the internet.
Unlike single console netplay used in most emulators, users won’t have to worry about desyncs, synchronizing saves, or any other issues typical of netplay. Each user is using their instance of Citra as a unique emulated 3DS that is communicating with everyone else through that particular server.
Incompatible
For various reasons, the following games were tested and do not work. Also note that Download Play and Spotpass titles do not work due to limitations in what Citra currently emulates.
Mario Party Island Tour
Mario Party Star Rush
The Legend of Zelda: TriForce Heroes
Mario Kart 7
Tetris Ultimate
Code of Princess
Sonic Generations
Asphalt Assault 3D
Ridge Racer 3D
Monster Hunter Generations
Monster Hunter X
Monster Hunter XX
Street Fighter IV
Kirby Triple Deluxe
Dragon Quest Monsters: Terry’s Wonderland 3D
Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 3 Professional
F1 2011
Kirby Fighters Deluxe
Planet Crashers
