SaveState v1.4.0 - Full Linux Support, New Windows Emulator & More!

This is a landmark release! SaveState takes a massive leap forward by introducing full compatibility with Linux operating systems. But the news doesn't stop there: to ensure our Windows users (like myself!) aren't left out, we've added support for a new emulator and significantly improved the initial setup experience for everyone!

Changes:

Key New Features:

• SaveState Lands on Linux!

  • It's finally here! You can now use all of SaveState's powerful features on your Linux system. We've worked hard to ensure a smooth and integrated user experience.
  • Rigorously Tested: To guarantee maximum reliability, SaveState on Linux has been thoroughly tested with all emulators currently supported by the program and across a diverse library of over 30 different games.

• New Emulator Support for Windows Users:

  • Welcome shadps4 (PS4 Emulator): We've expanded compatibility on Windows! SaveState can now detect and manage save data for the PlayStation 4 emulator "shadps4".

• Enhanced Start Settings:

  • Automatic Folder Creation: No more worrying if a specified backup folder doesn't exist. If the folder is missing, SaveState will now automatically create it for you, streamlining the setup process.
  • Smart Drive Management: If the default drive for your saves (e.g., the D: drive) doesn't exist on your computer, SaveState will now intelligently suggest another available drive, making the first launch smoother and more intuitive.

Developer Tidbits & Special Thanks:

• Windows final_sort_key Refinement: The final_sort_key function, which helps identify relevant save paths on Windows, has been tweaked. It now gives higher priority to folders commonly associated with save data (e.g., those containing terms like "save", "saves", "backup", "backups") and less importance to more generic folder names like "DATA". This should lead to even more accurate save data detection.
• Yuzu on Linux & What's Next: You might have noticed Yuzu wasn't specifically highlighted in our Linux testing for this release. This is because we're gearing up for the next release where we aim to introduce compatibility for Eden (an emulator based on Yuzu) and potentially another new emulator as well! We'll be focusing our Yuzu-related testing efforts there.
• A Massive Shoutout to MrSujano! We want to extend a huge thank you to the YouTuber MrSujano for consistently covering SaveState and sharing news about the program with his awesome community! Your support and videos are incredibly appreciated. And to everyone in his community, remember: "No time to fate, save your state!"

As always, your feedback is crucial, especially for the new Linux version and the new emulator support. Let us know what you think and please report any issues!