On every launch, Ryujinx must load your existing shader cache into your GPU's memory. For large games like Xenoblade Chronicles 3 , this can take 30–60 seconds even on fast PCs.

:

Why Ryujinx Compiles Shaders Every Time (And How to Fix It) If you find yourself waiting through a "Compiling Shaders" screen every single time you launch a game in Ryujinx , you aren't alone. While some loading is normal, constant recompilation usually points to a few specific hardware or setting issues. 1. Understanding "Loading" vs. "Recompiling"