Trust & Security

Legal Usage Policy

• • RPCS3 is legal emulator software. Legality depends on how you obtain games and firmware.
• • Permitted: games you own, legal firmware, homebrew development, importing your own saves.
• • Prohibited: pirated games, unauthorized firmware, distributing copyrighted software.

Ethical Usage

• • RPCS3 exists for research, education, and preservation of software you already own.
• • Support developers by purchasing titles legally. Respect intellectual property rights.
• • Contribute positively through compatibility reports and bug submissions.

Open-Source Transparency

• • Licensed under GNU GPL v2.0 since May 2011. Written in C++, C, and GLSL.
• • Full source available for independent audit. No hidden binaries or closed components.

No Malware

• • RPCS3 does not contain malware, spyware, adware, or miners.
• • Antivirus flags are false positives from JIT CPU emulation — standard for all emulators.
• • No data collection, no bundled software, no telemetry.

For antivirus troubleshooting, see the antivirus guide or FAQ entry.