While the exact reason for its removal remains unclear, it appears to be a voluntary decision by its developer, Exophase, rather than a takedown by Nintendo. Last year, Exophase announced plans to make the app free, remove it from Google Play, and eventually open-source its code. Exophase had previously denied that Nintendo’s actions were the reason behind DraStic’s planned removal, but they admitted it sped up their decision. With DraStic’s removal, fans are left wondering what’s next—will Exophase follow through on its promise to open-source the project, or is this truly the end of the road for the iconic emulator? Read more in our articles including "DraStic Nintendo DS Emulator Removed from Google Play" and "Gaming Handheld Price List in the Philippines (2026)".
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Oct 23, 2025While the exact reason for its removal remains unclear, it appears to be a voluntary decision by its developer, Exophase, rather than a takedown by Nintendo. Last year, Exophase announced plans to make the app free, remove it from Google Play, and eventually open-source its code.
Exophase had previously denied that Nintendo’s actions were the reason behind DraStic’s planned removal, but they admitted it sped up their decision. With DraStic’s removal, fans are left wondering what’s next—will Exophase follow through on its promise to open-source the project, or is this truly the end of the road for the iconic emulator?
Our coverage of Exophase includes: "DraStic Nintendo DS Emulator Removed from Google Play"; "Gaming Handheld Price List in the Philippines (2026)"; "MLBB opens 2026 Global Skin Design Contest with USD 49,000 prize pool". Each article provides unique insights and information.