LizardByte · ReenigneArcher · Jul 1, 2026 · Jul 4, 2026 · Jul 5, 2026 · Jul 5, 2026
diff --git a/.github/workflows/ci-linux.yml b/.github/workflows/ci-linux.yml
@@ -59,7 +59,8 @@ jobs:
             libwayland-dev \
             libx11-xcb-dev \
             libxcb-dri3-dev \
-            libxfixes-dev
+            libxfixes-dev \
+            libxtst-dev
 
       - name: Build latest libva
         env:

diff --git a/.gitmodules b/.gitmodules
@@ -13,14 +13,14 @@
 [submodule "third-party/glad"]
 	path = third-party/glad
 	url = https://github.com/Dav1dde/glad.git
-[submodule "third-party/inputtino"]
-	path = third-party/inputtino
-	url = https://github.com/games-on-whales/inputtino.git
-	branch = stable
 [submodule "third-party/libdisplaydevice"]
 	path = third-party/libdisplaydevice
 	url = https://github.com/LizardByte/libdisplaydevice.git
 	branch = master
+[submodule "third-party/libvirtualhid"]
+	path = third-party/libvirtualhid
+	url = https://github.com/LizardByte/libvirtualhid.git
+	branch = master
 [submodule "third-party/lizardbyte-common"]
 	path = third-party/lizardbyte-common
 	url = https://github.com/LizardByte/lizardbyte-common.git

diff --git a/CMakeLists.txt b/CMakeLists.txt
@@ -1,7 +1,8 @@
-cmake_minimum_required(VERSION 3.20)
+cmake_minimum_required(VERSION 3.24)
 # `CMAKE_CUDA_ARCHITECTURES` requires 3.18
 # `set_source_files_properties` requires 3.18
 # `cmake_path(CONVERT ... TO_NATIVE_PATH_LIST ...)` requires 3.20
+# `third-party/libvirtualhid` requires 3.24
 # todo - set this conditionally
 
 project(Sunshine VERSION 0.0.0

diff --git a/cmake/compile_definitions/common.cmake b/cmake/compile_definitions/common.cmake
@@ -53,6 +53,18 @@ elseif(UNIX)
     endif()
 endif()
 
+# libvirtualhid
+add_subdirectory("${CMAKE_SOURCE_DIR}/third-party/libvirtualhid")
+list(APPEND SUNSHINE_EXTERNAL_LIBRARIES libvirtualhid::libvirtualhid)
+list(APPEND PLATFORM_TARGET_FILES
+        "${CMAKE_SOURCE_DIR}/src/platform/virtualhid_input.h"
+        "${CMAKE_SOURCE_DIR}/src/platform/virtualhid_input.cpp")
+
+# build libevdev before the libvirtualhid target when using the ExternalProject fallback
+if(EXTERNAL_PROJECT_LIBEVDEV_USED AND TARGET libvirtualhid)
+    add_dependencies(libvirtualhid libevdev)
+endif()
+
 include_directories(BEFORE SYSTEM "${CMAKE_SOURCE_DIR}/third-party/nv-codec-headers/include")
 file(GLOB NVENC_SOURCES CONFIGURE_DEPENDS "src/nvenc/*.cpp" "src/nvenc/*.h")
 list(APPEND PLATFORM_TARGET_FILES ${NVENC_SOURCES})

diff --git a/cmake/compile_definitions/linux.cmake b/cmake/compile_definitions/linux.cmake
@@ -296,24 +296,12 @@ if(NOT ${CUDA_FOUND}
     message(FATAL_ERROR "Couldn't find either cuda, libdrm, libva, kwin, pipewire, portal, wayland or x11")
 endif()
 
-# These need to be set before adding the inputtino subdirectory in order for them to be picked up
+# These need to be set before common.cmake adds the libvirtualhid subdirectory in order for them to be picked up
 set(LIBEVDEV_CUSTOM_INCLUDE_DIR "${EVDEV_INCLUDE_DIR}")
 set(LIBEVDEV_CUSTOM_LIBRARY "${EVDEV_LIBRARY}")
-if(FREEBSD)
-    set(USE_UHID OFF)
-endif()
-
-add_subdirectory("${CMAKE_SOURCE_DIR}/third-party/inputtino")
-list(APPEND SUNSHINE_EXTERNAL_LIBRARIES inputtino::libinputtino)
-file(GLOB_RECURSE INPUTTINO_SOURCES
-        ${CMAKE_SOURCE_DIR}/src/platform/linux/input/inputtino*.h
-        ${CMAKE_SOURCE_DIR}/src/platform/linux/input/inputtino*.cpp)
-list(APPEND PLATFORM_TARGET_FILES ${INPUTTINO_SOURCES})
 
-# build libevdev before the libinputtino target
-if(EXTERNAL_PROJECT_LIBEVDEV_USED)
-    add_dependencies(libinputtino libevdev)
-endif()
+list(APPEND PLATFORM_TARGET_FILES
+        "${CMAKE_SOURCE_DIR}/src/platform/linux/input/virtualhid.cpp")
 
 # AppImage and Flatpak
 if (${SUNSHINE_BUILD_APPIMAGE})

diff --git a/cmake/compile_definitions/windows.cmake b/cmake/compile_definitions/windows.cmake
@@ -55,11 +55,6 @@ set_target_properties(sunshine_rc_object PROPERTIES
     INCLUDE_DIRECTORIES ""
 )
 
-# ViGEmBus version
-set(VIGEMBUS_PACKAGED_V "1.21.442")
-set(VIGEMBUS_PACKAGED_V_2 "${VIGEMBUS_PACKAGED_V}.0")
-list(APPEND SUNSHINE_DEFINITIONS VIGEMBUS_PACKAGED_VERSION="${VIGEMBUS_PACKAGED_V_2}")
-
 set(PLATFORM_TARGET_FILES
         "${CMAKE_SOURCE_DIR}/src/platform/windows/publish.cpp"
         "${CMAKE_SOURCE_DIR}/src/platform/windows/misc.h"

diff --git a/cmake/packaging/windows.cmake b/cmake/packaging/windows.cmake
@@ -9,24 +9,6 @@ if(NOT CMAKE_SYSTEM_PROCESSOR MATCHES "AMD64" AND DEFINED _MINHOOK_DLL)
     install(FILES "${_MINHOOK_DLL}" DESTINATION "." COMPONENT application)
 endif()
 
-# ViGEmBus installer
-set(SUNSHINE_THIRD_PARTY_DIR "third-party")
-set(VIGEMBUS_INSTALLER "${CMAKE_BINARY_DIR}/${SUNSHINE_THIRD_PARTY_DIR}/vigembus_installer.exe")
-set(VIGEMBUS_DOWNLOAD_URL_1 "https://github.com/nefarius/ViGEmBus/releases/download")
-set(VIGEMBUS_DOWNLOAD_URL_2 "v${VIGEMBUS_PACKAGED_V_2}/ViGEmBus_${VIGEMBUS_PACKAGED_V}_x64_x86_arm64.exe")
-file(MAKE_DIRECTORY "${CMAKE_BINARY_DIR}/${SUNSHINE_THIRD_PARTY_DIR}")
-file(DOWNLOAD
-        "${VIGEMBUS_DOWNLOAD_URL_1}/${VIGEMBUS_DOWNLOAD_URL_2}"
-        ${VIGEMBUS_INSTALLER}
-        SHOW_PROGRESS
-        EXPECTED_HASH SHA256=155c50f1eec07bdc28d2f61a3e3c2c6c132fee7328412de224695f89143316bc
-        TIMEOUT 60
-)
-install(FILES ${VIGEMBUS_INSTALLER}
-        DESTINATION "${SUNSHINE_THIRD_PARTY_DIR}"
-        RENAME "vigembus_installer.exe"
-        COMPONENT gamepad)
-
 # Adding tools
 install(TARGETS dxgi-info RUNTIME DESTINATION "tools" COMPONENT dxgi)
 install(TARGETS audio-info RUNTIME DESTINATION "tools" COMPONENT audio)
@@ -80,8 +62,6 @@ set(CPACK_PACKAGE_INSTALL_DIRECTORY "${CPACK_PACKAGE_NAME}")
 
 # Setting components groups and dependencies
 set(CPACK_COMPONENT_GROUP_CORE_EXPANDED true)
-set(CPACK_COMPONENT_GROUP_THIRDPARTY_DISPLAY_NAME "Third Party")
-set(CPACK_COMPONENT_GROUP_THIRDPARTY_DESCRIPTION "Bundled third-party installers and optional components.")
 
 # sunshine binary
 set(CPACK_COMPONENT_APPLICATION_DISPLAY_NAME "${CMAKE_PROJECT_NAME}")
@@ -116,11 +96,6 @@ set(CPACK_COMPONENT_FIREWALL_DISPLAY_NAME "Add Firewall Exclusions")
 set(CPACK_COMPONENT_FIREWALL_DESCRIPTION "Scripts to enable or disable firewall rules.")
 set(CPACK_COMPONENT_FIREWALL_GROUP "Scripts")
 
-# gamepad third-party installer
-set(CPACK_COMPONENT_GAMEPAD_DISPLAY_NAME "Virtual Gamepad")
-set(CPACK_COMPONENT_GAMEPAD_DESCRIPTION "ViGEmBus installer for virtual gamepad support.")
-set(CPACK_COMPONENT_GAMEPAD_GROUP "ThirdParty")
-
 # include specific packaging
 include(${CMAKE_MODULE_PATH}/packaging/windows_nsis.cmake)
 include(${CMAKE_MODULE_PATH}/packaging/windows_wix.cmake)
diff --git a/cmake/targets/linux.cmake b/cmake/targets/linux.cmake
@@ -4,6 +4,13 @@ if(NOT FREEBSD)
     # Using newer c++ compilers / features on older distros causes runtime dyn link errors
     list(APPEND SUNSHINE_EXTERNAL_LIBRARIES
             -static-libgcc
-            -static-libstdc++
     )
+
+    if(CMAKE_CXX_COMPILER_ID STREQUAL "GNU" AND CMAKE_CXX_COMPILER_VERSION VERSION_GREATER_EQUAL 15)
+        # GCC 15's static libstdc++ does not provide the out-of-line wait/notify
+        # symbol used by std::stop_token, so libstdc++ must be a direct DSO input.
+        list(APPEND SUNSHINE_EXTERNAL_LIBRARIES stdc++)
+    else()
+        list(APPEND SUNSHINE_EXTERNAL_LIBRARIES -static-libstdc++)
+    endif()
 endif()
diff --git a/docs/api.md b/docs/api.md
@@ -94,11 +94,8 @@ curl -u user:pass -H "X-CSRF-Token: your_token_here" \
 ## POST /api/restart
 @copydoc confighttp::restart()
 
-## GET /api/vigembus/status
-@copydoc confighttp::getViGEmBusStatus()
-
-## POST /api/vigembus/install
-@copydoc confighttp::installViGEmBus()
+## GET /api/virtual-input/status
+@copydoc confighttp::getVirtualInputStatus()
 
 <div class="section_buttons">
 

diff --git a/docs/configuration.md b/docs/configuration.md
@@ -332,30 +332,40 @@ editing the `conf` file in a text editor. Use the examples as reference.
             @endcode</td>
     </tr>
     <tr>
-        <td rowspan="6">Choices</td>
+        <td rowspan="7">Choices</td>
+        <td>generic</td>
+        <td>Generic HID gamepad
+            @note{This option applies to FreeBSD, Linux, and Windows.}</td>
+    </tr>
+    <tr>
         <td>ds4</td>
         <td>DualShock 4 controller (PS4)
-            @note{This option applies to Windows only.}</td>
+            @note{This option applies to FreeBSD, Linux, and Windows.}</td>
     </tr>
     <tr>
         <td>ds5</td>
         <td>DualShock 5 controller (PS5)
-            @note{This option applies to FreeBSD and Linux only.}</td>
+            @note{This option applies to FreeBSD, Linux, and Windows.}</td>
     </tr>
     <tr>
         <td>switch</td>
         <td>Switch Pro controller
-            @note{This option applies to FreeBSD and Linux only.}</td>
+            @note{This option applies to FreeBSD, Linux, and Windows.}</td>
     </tr>
     <tr>
         <td>x360</td>
         <td>Xbox 360 controller
-            @note{This option applies to Windows only.}</td>
+            @note{This option applies to FreeBSD, Linux, and Windows.}</td>
     </tr>
     <tr>
         <td>xone</td>
         <td>Xbox One controller
-            @note{This option applies to FreeBSD and Linux only.}</td>
+            @note{This option applies to FreeBSD, Linux, and Windows.}</td>
+    </tr>
+    <tr>
+        <td>xseries</td>
+        <td>Xbox Series controller
+            @note{This option applies to FreeBSD, Linux, and Windows.}</td>
     </tr>
 </table>
 
@@ -440,14 +450,13 @@ editing the `conf` file in a text editor. Use the examples as reference.
     </tr>
 </table>
 
-### ds5_inputtino_randomize_mac
+### virtualhid_randomize_mac
 
 <table>
     <tr>
         <td>Description</td>
         <td colspan="2">
-            Randomize the MAC-Address for the generated virtual controller.
-            @hint{Only applies on linux for gamepads created as PS5-style controllers}
+            Randomize the MAC address for PlayStation-style virtual controllers created by libvirtualhid.
         </td>
     </tr>
     <tr>
@@ -459,7 +468,7 @@ editing the `conf` file in a text editor. Use the examples as reference.
     <tr>
         <td>Example</td>
         <td colspan="2">@code{}
-            ds5_inputtino_randomize_mac = enabled
+            virtualhid_randomize_mac = enabled
             @endcode</td>
     </tr>
 </table>

diff --git a/docs/getting_started.md b/docs/getting_started.md
@@ -479,11 +479,11 @@ and enter its device name in the [audio_sink](configuration.md#audio_sink) field
 > Gamepads are not currently supported.
 
 ### Windows
-In order for virtual gamepads to work, you must install ViGEmBus. You can do this from the troubleshooting tab
-in the web UI, as long as you are running Sunshine as a service or as an administrator. After installation, it is
-recommended to restart your computer.
+Sunshine uses libvirtualhid for virtual gamepads on Windows. You must install the libvirtualhid Windows driver
+separately for full virtual gamepad support. ViGEmBus is detected only as a limited fallback for Xbox 360 and
+DualShock 4 gamepads when libvirtualhid is unavailable.
 
-![ViGEmBus Installation](images/vigembus-installer.png)
+After installing or updating virtual input drivers, it is recommended to restart your computer.
 
 ## Usage
 

diff --git a/docs/troubleshooting.md b/docs/troubleshooting.md
@@ -255,10 +255,9 @@ launchctl load -w /Library/LaunchAgents/org.freedesktop.dbus-session.plist
 ## Windows
 
 ### No gamepad detected
-You must install ViGEmBus to use virtual gamepads. You can install this from the troubleshooting tab of the web UI.
-
-Alternatively, you can manually install it from
-[ViGEmBus releases](https://github.com/nefarius/ViGEmBus/releases/latest). You must use version 1.17 or newer.
+Sunshine uses libvirtualhid for virtual gamepads on Windows. Install the libvirtualhid Windows driver separately
+for full virtual gamepad support. ViGEmBus is detected only as a limited fallback for Xbox 360 and DualShock 4
+gamepads when libvirtualhid is unavailable. If you use ViGEmBus fallback, you must use version 1.17 or newer.
 
 After installation, it is recommended to restart your computer.
 

diff --git a/gh-pages-template/_data/features.yml b/gh-pages-template/_data/features.yml
@@ -30,7 +30,6 @@
     Sunshine emulates an Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo Switch controller.
     Use nearly any controller on your Moonlight client!
     <br><small><ul>
-    <li>Nintendo Switch emulation is only available on Linux.</li>
     <li>Gamepad emulation is not currently supported on macOS.</li>
     </ul></small>
 

diff --git a/packaging/linux/Arch/PKGBUILD b/packaging/linux/Arch/PKGBUILD
@@ -31,6 +31,7 @@ fi
 depends=(
   'avahi'
   'curl'
+  'gcc-libs'
   'gtk3'
   'hicolor-icon-theme'
   'libayatana-appindicator'

diff --git a/src/config.cpp b/src/config.cpp
@@ -758,7 +758,7 @@ namespace config {
     true,  // back as touchpad click enabled (manual DS4 only)
     true,  // client gamepads with motion events are emulated as DS4
     true,  // client gamepads with touchpads are emulated as DS4
-    true,  // ds5_inputtino_randomize_mac
+    true,  // virtualhid_randomize_mac
 
     true,  // keyboard enabled
     true,  // mouse enabled
@@ -1690,7 +1690,7 @@ namespace config {
     bool_f(vars, "ds4_back_as_touchpad_click", input.ds4_back_as_touchpad_click);
     bool_f(vars, "motion_as_ds4", input.motion_as_ds4);
     bool_f(vars, "touchpad_as_ds4", input.touchpad_as_ds4);
-    bool_f(vars, "ds5_inputtino_randomize_mac", input.ds5_inputtino_randomize_mac);
+    bool_f(vars, "virtualhid_randomize_mac", input.virtualhid_randomize_mac);
 
     bool_f(vars, "mouse", input.mouse);
     bool_f(vars, "keyboard", input.keyboard);

diff --git a/src/config.h b/src/config.h
@@ -274,7 +274,7 @@ namespace config {
     bool ds4_back_as_touchpad_click;  ///< Map the DS4 Back button to a touchpad click.
     bool motion_as_ds4;  ///< Expose motion controls through the DS4 protocol.
     bool touchpad_as_ds4;  ///< Expose touchpad input through the DS4 protocol.
-    bool ds5_inputtino_randomize_mac;  ///< Randomize the inputtino DualSense MAC address.
+    bool virtualhid_randomize_mac;  ///< Randomize the libvirtualhid virtual controller MAC address.
 
     bool keyboard;  ///< Enable keyboard input from clients.
     bool key_rightalt_to_key_win;  ///< Map the client Right Alt key to the Windows key.