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Delta 1.7 RC: Retro 'Chievements
🕑 Added 2025-03-19 20:12:54 +0000 UTCHi Patrons!
Good news — Delta 1.7 is just about ready for release! EVEN BETTER NEWS — we also decided to start development on support for RetroAchievements!! RetroAchievements is now available as an Experimental Feature and has basic support for connecting your RA account and tracking achievements for NES, SNES, and N64 games. We even support Hardcore Mode! This will also be available for Patrons as an Experimental Feature in the App Store release of Delta 1.7, and we’ll be continuing to work on support for other RetroAchievements features like leaderboards as well as adding in the remaining consoles over the next few Delta updates.
We’ve also made several other improvements and bug fixes to our beta features in preparation for the 1.7 release, including fixes for keyboard support and the screenshot feature. There are too many other changes to list here, but you can find the complete list in the full release notes below. With that, we’re now preparing Delta 1.7 for launch!
Besides this Delta update, we also wanted to share one more thing. ICYMI, you all helped us raise $13,904 for The Trevor Project and Red Umbrella Fund, and we were able to donate $6,952 to each organization. Better yet, our donation to The Trevor Project has quadrupled thanks to the Atwood family — bringing our total contribution to $34,760!! So, we wanted to thank you again for helping us make a difference 💜
Best,
Riley + Shane
Install Instructions
AltStore / AltStore PAL
To use this beta, you'll need to first install AltStore PAL or AltStore Classic.
Once you have it installed, follow these instructions: https://faq.deltaemulator.com/getting-started/beta-access
If you’re already using the Delta beta, you can update to this version from the My Apps tab.
Direct Sideloading
You can download the .ipa files from the linked post for use with your preferred sideloading tool: https://www.patreon.com/posts/105173733
Release Notes
New
RetroAchievements (Experimental Feature)
Log in with RetroAchievements account to track achievements
Supports Hardcore mode (Optional)
Shows notification after unlocking achievement
Supports NES, SNES, and N64 games
Remaining systems coming soon!
Improved
What's New
Added "Close" button
Replaces "AirPlay Skins" with "RetroAchievements"
Supports fallback icons for older iOS versions
Improved handling of various content sizes
Adds "Show What's New" Experimental Feature to show What's New on next launch
Settings
Changed "Respect Silent Mode" default to OFF for all devices
Always shows Friend Zone Patrons in Settings
Shows "Follow Us" footer at bottom of Settings screen
Removed legacy credits for Riley, Shane, and Caroline in Settings
Revised description for "OpenGL ES 3.0" game setting
Online Multiplayer (DS)
Added "Erase Nintendo WFC Configuration" troubleshooting tip
Revised change server warning message
Renamed "Reset WFC Configuration" to "Reset Online Settings"
Stays connected online up to 30 seconds when entering background
Game Screenshots
Increases minimum screenshot resolution to 1080p
Separated "Delta Screenshots Album" functionality into Experimental Feature
External Game Controller Skins
Allows overriding chosen system external game controller skin with "None" game skin
Added explicit "None" option when choosing external game controller skin
Misc.
Renames "Variable Fast Forward" to "Custom Fast Forward Speed"
Removed legacy "Online Multiplayer" + "OpenGL ES 3.0" Experimental Features
Fixed
Fixed white screen after (un-)locking device while AirPlaying DS games
Fixed not showing External Game Controller skin when returning from background
Fixed ignoring keyboard inputs for non-DS systems
Fixed What's New cells using incorrect light/dark style
Fixed not using smart apostrophe on What's New screen
Fixed missing label for no chosen controller skin
Fixed not asking user to import BIOS before inserting GBA game
Fixed not disabling touch screen controller when game controller is connected
Fixed showing "Change Server?" alert during initial setup
Comments
Tre
honestly if you're a patron just for the achievements id stop supporting in the meantime; been broken for a good couple months now. its possible for the dev to not know about this right now since most of the comments recently have been pretty vague, just hoping this gets fixed soon.
Rtech16
Hey so does this work with the IOS version of Delta cause I’ve been trying and testing different devices and games to get the retro achievement to work but so far it’s been 2 hours and no form of achievements are working or counting towards my linked account. Please respond soon :(
Tre
now it says Error 2. System is not supported. did achievement support drop now?
Tim Lindstam
Any update on GB/GBA achievement support??
henry petty
I haven’t seen any achievements pop up yet…
henry petty
This is why I pay $3/mo! I love the achievements
TurboTrousers
Also not trying to beat a dead horse, but any update on expanding the consoles that support RetroAchievements? That’s the only thing keeping me from using Delta :(
Orion Zeta
Not to repeat this but any update on GB/GBA retro achievements? Is it being worked on at all?
AcE789987
Any update on cheevos for GBA? I’m sure many of us are here for that.
Rivermaster32
Just joined, have a stupid Chromebook how do I go about getting the sega games running on iOS since alt store won't work on Chromebook
Nick Tentis
Any timeline for when RetroAchievements will be added for GBA/DS? I just got Patreon specifically for that, and was bummed to find out it wasn’t supported.
Jack Moloney
Retroachievements are what I didn't know I needed! Is there a roadmap for which consoles to add it to?
Nolan Brodowski
Looking forward to GBA being part of the retro achievement upgrade in the future :)
Callum
So excited for RetroAchievements, wondering when I can update? Can't see the update in AltStore :)
Michael Francis
Can’t wait for this update
Evan Drane
Do you have a timeline for when you expect multiplayer on DS to be available for everyone. I’m super excited to play games with my friends again, and I was just curious if anyone had any information on the topic. :)
Andrew Winters
Sorry if this is dumb but it’s my first time trying this out. When the update comes out, will my AltStore app show it like the normal App Store or will I need to connect my phone to my Mac for AltServer to see it?
Jorge-Luis Jimenez
PS1 support possibly in the future?
Bob and Mandy
Great job, and excellent new release! Curious if we might also see some focus on improving performance when airplaying while also using a bluetooth controller. Logically, it makes sense to pair the controller to the device running the emulator to minimize any possible input lag. But I also understand the logistics of sharing wireless bandwidth between the input device and sending audio/video. Is Delta built to accommodate input lag if you pair the controller with the Apple TV instead? Not sure what else I should do/try, because I still can't really use Delta today because of the lag I always seem to experience. I've tried it on my iPhone 11, and my iPad Air 4, with my 4K Apple TV, and various bluetooth gamepads, and I can't seem to find a workable combination.
Ari Rubin
Sweet release and fundraising people
Oliver Roche-Clarke
Awesome job on the fundraising everyone 👍
