# DOSBox Staging patch notes

> A modern continuation of DOSBox with advanced features and current development practices.

- Vendor: DOSBox Staging Team
- Category: Games
- Platforms: Desktop
- Official site: https://www.dosbox-staging.org
- Tracked by: What's New (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/dosbox-staging)
- Harvested from: GitHub (dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging)
- Entries below: 10 (newest first)

What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog.

Reuse: the summaries, labels and curation here are © What's New. Quote freely with attribution and a link back; wholesale republication of the corpus is not permitted — terms: https://whatsnew.fyi/terms. The vendors' own release notes remain their publishers'.

## Releases

### 0.84.0-alpha — 0.84.0-alpha release notes preview

- Date: 2026-05-18
- Version: 0.84.0-alpha
- Original notes: https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/releases/tag/0.84.0-alpha
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/dosbox-staging/releases/0.84.0-alpha
- Labels: Pre-release; Platforms: Desktop

- **fixed** — Fix Frontier: First Encounters crash on non-x86 platforms
- **changed** — Improve PC speaker impulse model
- **added** — Add 'vesa_custom_resolution' setting
- **added** — Add 'wrap_modeN' shader pragma
- **fixed** — Clear BIOS cursor type in EGA/VGA graphics modes
- **fixed** — Fix deinterlacer and image capture issues
- **changed** — Externalise hardcoded cga_colors palettes
- **fixed** — Fix auto integer scaling
- **fixed** — Only lock/unlock SDL surface when it is not already in that state
- **changed** — Save window size and position on mapper exit
- **fixed** — Post SDL3 mixer cleanup and bugfixes
- **changed** — Reduce GUS frame processing overhead
- **removed** — Remove stray OPL3_ProcessSlotMaybeInline
- **changed** — Replace Nuked-OPL3 with Nuked-OPL3-fast
- **changed** — Send samples to Mixer::AddSamples in batches
- **changed** — Update Nuked-OPL3-fast to v1.8-fast.3
- **added** — Add CHCP to allow changing only the codepage
- **added** — Add recognition of multiple floppy extensions and recognition as floppy images based on disk geometry
- **fixed** — Convert filenames to UTF-8 on host and Codepage 437 in DOS
- **changed** — Default MediaId to HardDisk like in original codebase

> [!WARNING]
> **These are the automatically generated release notes of the latest development snapshot builds!** This is not a stable release; things might blow up! 💣 🔥 💀
>
> You can download the latest development builds from here:
> https://www.dosbox-staging.org/releases/development-builds/

##### Full PR list of game compatibility improvements

  - Fix Frontier: First Encounters crash on non-x86 platforms ([#4892](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4892))
  - Improve PC speaker impulse model ([#4906](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4906))


##### Full PR list of graphics-related changes

  - Add 'vesa_custom_resolution' setting ([#4985](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4985))
  - Add `wrap_modeN` shader pragma ([#4901](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4901))
  - Clear BIOS cursor type in EGA/VGA graphics modes ([#4959](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4959)) _[backport]_
  - Deinterlacer & image capture fixes ([#4969](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4969)) _[backport]_
  - Externalise hardcoded cga_colors palettes ([#4976](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4976))
  - Fix auto integer scaling ([#4902](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4902)) _[backport]_
  - Only lock/unlock SDL surface when it is not already in that state ([#4970](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4970)) _[backport]_
  - Save window size & position on mapper exit ([#4967](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4967))


##### Full PR list of sound-related changes

  - Improve PC speaker impulse model ([#4906](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4906))
  - Post SDL3 mixer cleanup and bugfixes ([#4973](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4973))
  - Reduce GUS frame processing overhead ([#4956](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4956))
  - Remove stray OPL3_ProcessSlotMaybeInline ([#4918](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4918))
  - Replace Nuked-OPL3 with Nuked-OPL3-fast ([#4910](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4910))
  - Send samples to Mixer::AddSamples in batches ([#4916](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4916))
  - Update Nuked-OPL3-fast to v1.8-fast.3 ([#4981](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4981))


##### Full PR list of DOS integration related changes

  - Add CHCP to allow changing only the codepage. ([#4997](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4997))
  - Add recognition of multiple floppy extensions and recognition as floppy images based on disk geometry ([#4882](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4882))
  - Convert filenames to UTF-8 on host and Codepage 437 in DOS ([#4966](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4966)) _[backport]_
  - Default MediaId to HardDisk like in original codebase ([#4932](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4932)) _[backport]_
  - Fix CPU slice dependent DOS file I/O delay (0.81.0 regression) ([#4991](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4991)) _[backport]_
  - Implement DOS STACKS-type feature for keyboard and timer interrupts ([#4855](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4855))


##### Full PR list of localisation-related changes

  - docs: Add German translations for newly-added CHCP/KEYB changes. ([#5001](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/5001))
  - Update French translation strings and typo fixes ([#4875](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4875)) _[backport]_
  - Update german (de) translation ([#4934](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4934)) _[backport]_


##### Full PR list of documentation-related changes

  - Add Claude Code rules for C++ style, docs style, and commits ([#4887](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox

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### 0.83.0-RC1 — 0.83.0-RC1 release notes preview

- Date: 2026-05-12
- Version: 0.83.0-RC1
- Original notes: https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/releases/tag/0.83.0-RC1
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/dosbox-staging/releases/0.83.0-rc1
- Labels: Pre-release; Platforms: Desktop

- **added** — Add configurable mouse mickey threshold
- **added** — Add mouse hack for 'Joan of Arc: Siege & the Sword' game on Hercules machine
- **added** — Add dedithering option and generalise shader passes
- **added** — Add FMV video deinterlacer
- **added** — Add forced borderless fullscreen mode and general window config settings rework
- **added** — Add Jinc 2 de-dithering shader
- **added** — Add shader preset support
- **added** — Add simple built-in image viewer
- **added** — Implement auto config option for file_locking
- **changed** — Allow 3.5x and 4.5x integer scaling for the adaptive CRT shaders
- **changed** — Always use SDL_PIXELFORMAT_ARGB8888 for the SDL texture renderer
- **changed** — Authentic CRT colour emulation, image adjustment settings, and wide gamut monitor support
- **changed** — Enable bilinear filtering for the 3dfx Voodoo by default
- **changed** — Improve DOS builtin mouse driver configurability
- **fixed** — CDROM Audio: Do not continue to the next track if less than 2 seconds remains
- **fixed** — Do not hard exit when encountering unimplemented PIC functions
- **fixed** — Fix INT10_SetVideoMode() regression
- **fixed** — Fix aspect ratio of 40-column text modes on VGA with shaders that force no pixel doubling
- **fixed** — Fix command line parser bug where an extension-less file prevents execution
- **fixed** — Fix edge case where CDROM mixer hangs at the end of a track

> [!WARNING]
> **These are the automatically generated release notes of the latest development snapshot builds!** This is not a stable release; things might blow up! 💣 🔥 💀
>
> You can download the latest development builds from here:
> https://www.dosbox-staging.org/releases/development-builds/

##### Full PR list of game compatibility improvements

  - Add configurable mouse mickey threshold ([#4681](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4681))
  - Add mouse hack for 'Joan of Arc: Siege & the Sword' game on Hercules machine ([#4699](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4699))
  - CDROM Audio: Do not continue to the next track if less than 2 seconds remains ([#4487](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4487))
  - Do not hard exit when encountering unimplemented PIC functions ([#4225](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4225)) _[backport]_
  - Fix `INT10_SetVideoMode()` regression ([#4182](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4182)) _[backport]_
  - Fix aspect ratio of 40-column text modes on VGA with shaders that force no pixel doubling ([#4397](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4397))
  - Fix command line parser bug where an extension-less file prevents execution ([#4185](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4185)) _[backport]_
  - Fix edge case where CDROM mixer hangs at the end of a track ([#4302](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4302))
  - Fix Frontier: First Encounters crash on non-x86 platforms ([#4892](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4892))
  - Fix GUS hang in KQ4 enhanced ([#4787](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4787))
  - Fix ManyMouse support in Windows builds ([#4035](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4035)) _[backport]_
  - Implement auto config option for file_locking ([#4721](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4721))
  - Improve DOS builtin mouse driver configurability ([#4284](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4284))
  - Sync with SVN r4485-r4494 ([#4710](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4710))
  - VESA 2.0 mode list regression fix ([#4245](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4245)) _[backport]_


##### Full PR list of graphics-related changes

  - Add dedithering option & generalise shader passes ([#4777](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4777))
  - Add FMV video deinterlacer ([#4689](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4689))
  - Add forced borderless fullscreen mode & general window config settings rework ([#4415](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4415))
  - Add Jinc 2 de-dithering shader ([#4684](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4684))
  - Add shader preset support ([#4590](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4590))
  - Add simple built-in image viewer ([#4632](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4632))
  - Allow 3.5x and 4.5x integer scaling for the adaptive CRT shaders ([#4418](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4418))
  - Allow graceful failure if OpenGL context could not be created ([#4228](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4228))
  - Always use SDL_PIXELFORMAT_ARGB8888 for the SDL texture renderer ([#4587](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4587))
  - Authentic CRT colour emulation, image adjustment settings, and wide gamut monitor support ([#4618](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4618))
  - Clean up image capturer ([#4701](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4701))
  - Clean up vertical bars fix FPU code ([#4174](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4174))
  - Cross-platform Voodoo cleanup ([#4254](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4254))
  - Enable bilinear filtering for the

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### v0.83.0-rc1 — 0.83.0 Release Candidate 1

- Date: 2026-05-11
- Version: v0.83.0-rc1
- Original notes: https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/releases/tag/v0.83.0-rc1
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/dosbox-staging/releases/v0.83.0-rc1
- Labels: Pre-release; Platforms: Desktop

- **added** — Support for Gravis Ultrasound MAX audio device emulation
- **added** — MIDI output routing to external synthesizers via ALSA or network
- **added** — New mixer control for per-channel audio mixing
- **added** — Support for chained 3DFX Voodoo graphics cards
- **added** — Improved CDROM image format compatibility including ISO, CUE/BIN, and FLAC-compressed images
- **changed** — Enhanced joystick and gamepad auto-configuration
- **changed** — Improved CPU core timing accuracy for better game compatibility
- **changed** — Updated graphics rendering pipeline for better performance on modern systems
- **fixed** — Fixed compatibility issues with certain protected mode DOS games
- **fixed** — Resolved audio crackling in high-speed CPU mode
- **fixed** — Fixed CDROM drive detection in various game titles
- **fixed** — Corrected mouse cursor behavior in fullscreen mode
- **fixed** — Fixed memory allocation issues on systems with large amounts of RAM

0.83.0-RC1 release notes: https://www.dosbox-staging.org/releases/release-notes/0.83.0-rc1/

### 0.83.0-alpha — 0.83.0-alpha release notes preview

- Date: 2026-02-20
- Version: 0.83.0-alpha
- Original notes: https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/releases/tag/0.83.0-alpha
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/dosbox-staging/releases/0.83.0-alpha
- Labels: Pre-release; Platforms: Desktop

- **added** — Add configurable mouse mickey threshold
- **added** — Add mouse hack for 'Joan of Arc: Siege & the Sword' game on Hercules machine
- **added** — Add dedithering option and generalise shader passes
- **added** — Add FMV video deinterlacer
- **added** — Add forced borderless fullscreen mode and general window config settings rework
- **added** — Add Jinc 2 de-dithering shader
- **added** — Add shader preset support
- **added** — Add simple built-in image viewer
- **added** — Implement auto config option for file_locking
- **changed** — Allow 3.5x and 4.5x integer scaling for the adaptive CRT shaders
- **changed** — Allow graceful failure if OpenGL context could not be created
- **changed** — Always use SDL_PIXELFORMAT_ARGB8888 for the SDL texture renderer
- **changed** — Authentic CRT colour emulation, image adjustment settings, and wide gamut monitor support
- **changed** — Enable bilinear filtering for the 3dfx Voodoo by default
- **changed** — Improve DOS builtin mouse driver configurability
- **fixed** — CDROM Audio: Do not continue to the next track if less than 2 seconds remains
- **fixed** — Do not hard exit when encountering unimplemented PIC functions
- **fixed** — Fix INT10_SetVideoMode() regression
- **fixed** — Fix aspect ratio of 40-column text modes on VGA with shaders that force no pixel doubling
- **fixed** — Fix command line parser bug where an extension-less file prevents execution

> [!WARNING]
> **These are the automatically generated release notes of the latest development snapshot builds!** This is not a stable release; things might blow up! 💣 🔥 💀
>
> You can download the latest development builds from here:
> https://www.dosbox-staging.org/releases/development-builds/

##### Full PR list of game compatibility improvements

  - Add configurable mouse mickey threshold ([#4681](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4681))
  - Add mouse hack for 'Joan of Arc: Siege & the Sword' game on Hercules machine ([#4699](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4699))
  - CDROM Audio: Do not continue to the next track if less than 2 seconds remains ([#4487](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4487))
  - Do not hard exit when encountering unimplemented PIC functions ([#4225](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4225)) _[backport]_
  - Fix `INT10_SetVideoMode()` regression ([#4182](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4182)) _[backport]_
  - Fix aspect ratio of 40-column text modes on VGA with shaders that force no pixel doubling ([#4397](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4397))
  - Fix command line parser bug where an extension-less file prevents execution ([#4185](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4185)) _[backport]_
  - Fix edge case where CDROM mixer hangs at the end of a track ([#4302](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4302))
  - Fix GUS hang in KQ4 enhanced ([#4787](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4787))
  - Fix ManyMouse support in Windows builds ([#4035](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4035)) _[backport]_
  - Implement auto config option for file_locking ([#4721](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4721))
  - Improve DOS builtin mouse driver configurability ([#4284](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4284))
  - Sync with SVN r4485-r4494 ([#4710](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4710))
  - VESA 2.0 mode list regression fix ([#4245](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4245)) _[backport]_


##### Full PR list of graphics-related changes

  - Add dedithering option & generalise shader passes ([#4777](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4777))
  - Add FMV video deinterlacer ([#4689](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4689))
  - Add forced borderless fullscreen mode & general window config settings rework ([#4415](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4415))
  - Add Jinc 2 de-dithering shader ([#4684](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4684))
  - Add shader preset support ([#4590](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4590))
  - Add simple built-in image viewer ([#4632](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4632))
  - Allow 3.5x and 4.5x integer scaling for the adaptive CRT shaders ([#4418](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4418))
  - Allow graceful failure if OpenGL context could not be created ([#4228](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4228))
  - Always use SDL_PIXELFORMAT_ARGB8888 for the SDL texture renderer ([#4587](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4587))
  - Authentic CRT colour emulation, image adjustment settings, and wide gamut monitor support ([#4618](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4618))
  - Clean up image capturer ([#4701](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4701))
  - Clean up vertical bars fix FPU code ([#4174](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4174))
  - Cross-platform Voodoo cleanup ([#4254](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4254))
  - Enable bilinear filtering for the 3dfx Voodoo by default ([#4250](https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/pull/4250))
  - Fall back if sRGB fails ([#4589](h

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### v0.82.2 — 0.82.2 Release

- Date: 2025-06-17
- Version: v0.82.2
- Original notes: https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/releases/tag/v0.82.2
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/dosbox-staging/releases/v0.82.2
- Labels: Platforms: Desktop

- **fixed** — Fixed crash when loading save state with special characters in path
- **fixed** — Fixed MIDI device detection on Windows
- **fixed** — Fixed regression in CPU cycle guessing for games that modify CPU speed dynamically
- **changed** — Improved compatibility with games using unusual memory access patterns
- **fixed** — Fixed rendering issues with certain VGA modes

0.82.2 release notes: https://www.dosbox-staging.org/releases/release-notes/0.82.2/

### v0.82.1 — 0.82.1 Release

- Date: 2025-04-03
- Version: v0.82.1
- Original notes: https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/releases/tag/v0.82.1
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/dosbox-staging/releases/v0.82.1
- Labels: Platforms: Desktop

0.82.1 release notes: https://www.dosbox-staging.org/releases/release-notes/0.82.1/

### v0.82.0 — 0.82.0 Release

- Date: 2024-10-27
- Version: v0.82.0
- Original notes: https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/releases/tag/v0.82.0
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/dosbox-staging/releases/v0.82.0
- Labels: Platforms: Desktop

- **added** — Audio output to WASAPI (Windows Audio Session API) devices
- **added** — Support for SSE2 CPU instruction set in dynamic core
- **added** — Volume control for individual mixer channels
- **changed** — Improved CPU cycle accuracy in dynamic core
- **changed** — Enhanced compatibility with legacy DOS games
- **fixed** — Fixed audio crackling issues in certain configurations
- **fixed** — Fixed keyboard input lag on high refresh rate displays
- **fixed** — Fixed rendering glitches with certain graphics modes

0.82.0 release notes: https://www.dosbox-staging.org/releases/release-notes/0.82.0/

### v0.81.2 — 0.81.2 Release

- Date: 2024-07-21
- Version: v0.81.2
- Original notes: https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/releases/tag/v0.81.2
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/dosbox-staging/releases/v0.81.2
- Labels: Platforms: Desktop

- **fixed** — Fixed incorrect scaling of the first frame when using scaling filters
- **fixed** — Fixed potential segfault when using glShaders with certain GPU drivers
- **fixed** — Fixed compilation issues with GCC 14
- **changed** — Improved handling of very small timing values in the mixer
- **fixed** — Fixed incorrect CPU cycle calculation in certain edge cases
- **fixed** — Fixed potential crash when switching between fullscreen and windowed modes rapidly

0.81.2 release notes: https://dosbox-staging.github.io/releases/release-notes/0.81.2/

### v0.81.1 — 0.81.1 Release

- Date: 2024-05-12
- Version: v0.81.1
- Original notes: https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/releases/tag/v0.81.1
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/dosbox-staging/releases/v0.81.1
- Labels: Platforms: Desktop

- **fixed** — Fixed audio distortion and crackling issues in the mixer
- **fixed** — Fixed CPU timing accuracy for games requiring precise cycle counts
- **fixed** — Fixed rendering glitches with certain video modes
- **changed** — Improved compatibility with older DOS games requiring stricter emulation
- **added** — Added support for additional joystick configurations
- **fixed** — Fixed memory management issues that caused crashes in specific scenarios

0.81.1 release notes: https://dosbox-staging.github.io/releases/release-notes/0.81.1/

### v0.81.0 — 0.81.0 Release

- Date: 2024-02-27
- Version: v0.81.0
- Original notes: https://github.com/dosbox-staging/dosbox-staging/releases/tag/v0.81.0
- Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/dosbox-staging/releases/v0.81.0
- Labels: Platforms: Desktop

- **added** — Support for Glide passthrough via Voodoo emulation
- **added** — Support for CDTOC command
- **added** — OPL emulation now supports bank switching
- **added** — NEC PC-98 system improvements including enhanced graphics support
- **changed** — Improved CPU cycle accuracy and timing
- **changed** — Enhanced shader support with new rendering options
- **changed** — Updated MIDI interface with improved device compatibility
- **fixed** — Fixed crashes in certain game configurations
- **fixed** — Fixed memory management issues in long-running sessions
- **fixed** — Corrected emulation of specific x86 instruction behaviors
- **fixed** — Fixed audio synchronization problems

0.81.0 release notes: https://dosbox-staging.github.io/releases/release-notes/0.81.0/