# DOSBox Staging v0.81.1 — 0.81.1 Release

- Product: DOSBox Staging (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/dosbox-staging)
- Vendor: DOSBox Staging Team
- 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

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- **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/