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@tunix Die bayrischen #Lederhosen reichen hier, mit weißblau waren sie immer schon reaktionäres Erkennungszeichen
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Dieser Sommer wird wild. Spiele mit twiceasmad aufm #TUNIX und aufm #StuStaCulum. Bin jetzt schon aufgeregt :o
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Dieser Sommer wird wild. Spiele mit twiceasmad aufm #TUNIX und aufm #StuStaCulum. Bin jetzt schon aufgeregt :o
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Creating an #ARM32 v6 base #Docker image seems to be harder than I expected. There is no official image that supports arm32v6 in the first place so that you can base your image on top of it. Thanks to folks at Open Learning Exchange there is an image called `treehouses/debian` which I'm able to use. I'm now able to build & run a Hello World app on my Raspberry Pi Zero W. The image repository is here: https://github.com/tunix/rust-arm32v6 #rust
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@die_rente kurze Frage: sind 12 Monate Bearbeitungszeit und immer noch kein Rentenbescheid normal?
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#Stellwerkstörung at #Tunix, the Open Air Festival on #Königsplatz by the students of #TUM, theTechnical University, #München.
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#Stellwerkstörung at #Tunix, the Open Air Festival on #Königsplatz by the students of #TUM, theTechnical University, #München.
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#Stellwerkstörung at #Tunix, the Open Air Festival on #Königsplatz by the students of #TUM, theTechnical University, #München.
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@die_rente kurze Frage: sind 12 Monate Bearbeitungszeit und immer noch kein Rentenbescheid normal?
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Sagen wir mal so.... das Fediverse ist der #tunix Kongress und Mastodon die #taz der frühen 80er Jahre.....
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Back to the roots, der Nerd in uns
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Back to the roots, der Nerd in uns
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#tunix #unix :linux: https://kolektiva.media/w/xrwVpLu7qW7KMdDgZ8Roy3
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Sagen wir mal so.... das Fediverse ist der #tunix Kongress und Mastodon die #taz der frühen 80er Jahre.....
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AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup – April 2026
Introduction
Hi, and welcome to another edition of the AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup!
This time we’ll have a look at what has been going on in the community and on the platform in April.
Without further ado, let us head over to the news!
Software News
AirPrint
This is a printer utility for AmigaOS 4.
According to the author:
“This is only released through the Forum of http://www.amigans.net for Alpha testing. Still early stage, but work is ongoing.”
Release 0.36A:
1. Printer spooler directory should work properly now, this caused a lot of
problems.2. Printers was found trough search function, but printer properties was not
added correctly or not found. Should be working better now.3. Added SSL support, but require that you have AmiSSL installed, link to
Os4Depot above. For some of the debug logs I got from you, the printers required
SSL.4. In the search window I added the possibility to search by manual ip address
in case your printer is located on another subnetwork and my auto search does
not find it.https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/print/airprint.lha
AirScan
Version 0.2 of AirScan has been released. This is an Amiga scanner utility based on the ESCL protocol. You can search for scanners in your network with the MDNS protocol. You can also add scanners by their IP address. Works with eSCL 2.5 and 2.62 devices. Tested on Epson XP-322 and Epson ET L3160.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/print/airscanner.lha
AmiArcadia
Version 36.11 of AmiArcadia for AmigaOS 4, a Signetics-based machines emulator, has been released by James Jacobs.
According to the documentation, AmiArcadia supports the following systems:
- Emerson Arcadia 2001 console family (Bandai, Emerson, Grandstand, Intervision, Leisure-Vision, Leonardo, MPT-03, Ormatu, Palladium, Poppy, Robdajet, Tele-Fever, Tempest, Tryom, Tunix, etc.) (c. 1982);
- Interton VC 4000 console family (Acetronic, Cabel, Fountain, Hanimex, Interton, Prinztronic, Radofin, Rowtron, Soundic, Voltmace, Waddingtons, etc.) (c. 1978);
- Elektor TV Games Computer (1979);
- PIPBUG- and BINBUG-based machines (EA 77up2, EA 78up5, Signetics Adaptable Board Computer, Eurocard 2650, etc.) (1977-1978);
- Signetics Instructor 50 trainer (1978);
- Signetics TWIN minicomputer (1976);
- Central Data 2650 computer (1977);
- PHUNSY computer (c. 1980);
- Ravensburger Selbstbaucomputer aka 2650 Minimal Computer trainer (1984);
- Hofacker MIKIT 2650 trainer (1978);
- Astro Wars, Galaxia, Laser Battle and Lazarian coin-ops by Zaccaria (1979-1981);
- Malzak 1 and 2 coin-ops by Kitronix (c. 1981);
- AY-3-8500/8550/8600-based Pong systems (Coleco Telstar Galaxy, Sheen TVG-201, etc.) (1976-1977);
- VTech Type-right machine (1985)
It is packed with features, far too many to list here. Examples include ReAction GUI, load/save snapshots, and windowed and fullscreen modes. Other features are CPU tracing, trainer, and drag and drop support. Additionally, it offers graphics scaling, PAL/NTSC modes, and frame skipping, among many other features!
You can read about the latest changes and download the package here:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=emulation/gamesystem/amiarcadia.lha
AmigaDiskBench v2.8
Derfs is back again with an update to AmigaDiskBench.
AmigaDiskBench is a modern, high-performance disk benchmarking utility specifically designed for AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition.
It provides a robust, ReAction-based GUI to measure, analyze, and visualize the performance of various storage devices, filesystems, and hardware configurations.
v2.9 (Current)
– Fixed: Random 4K Write, Random 4K Read, and Mixed R/W 70/30 tests failed on all hardware. ChangeFilePosition() returns -1 on some systems/filesystems despite the seek succeeding. Seek error detection now uses IoErr() instead of the return value.
– S.M.A.R.T. attribute name table expanded from 36 to 68 known attributes. Added SSD-specific attributes (Samsung, Intel, Micron, Kingston), HDD mechanical attributes, extended LBA counters, and missing ID 11 (Calibration Retry Count).
– Build identification: startup banner always prints version and build timestamp to the debug console.
– Module-selective debug: DEBUG_THIS_MODULE opt-in mechanism for focused serial debug output during diagnosis.https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/benchmark/amigadiskbench.lha
AmiSSL
Version 5.27 of AmiSSL has been released. As mentioned in earlier editions of the AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup, the AmiSSL project is a collaborative effort to develop a port of OpenSSL in a shared library for Amiga-based systems. It is a must-have if you use AmigaOS 4 to browse the web!
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/misc/amissl.lha
The following archive contains developer files and example programs.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/misc/amissl-sdk.lha
Arabic Console Device
DRIDI has released version 15.0Final of the Arabic Console Device.
Changes are as follows:
(version 15.0Final) “Version education&legacy” finished – [Arabic] algorithms:
rigorous and handcrafted – Vowels (and tanwin) before alif maqsura + alif suscrit enhanced. The handcrafted
algo[ed, ArabicLauncher] is less rigorous! If the Scribe wants other combination, he can use Capital[starting from 0xC0-0xDF] : an underline begins the arabic word.https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=driver/input/arabic_console_devicepro2.lha
Audio Convert Manager
Juan Carlos Herrán Martín has released version 1.06 of this utility. You can use this to convert sound files. It supports a wide range of formats, such as 8svx, aiff, mod, med, dbm, mp3, wav, and many more.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=audio/convert/acm.lha
Audiocast Remote
As can be read in the readme:
“Audiocast Remote is a standalone graphical controller for DLNA-enabled Audiocast and compatible audio streaming devices in your local network. It offers basic playback control (play, pause, next, previous, stop) and volume slider. Settings and last used IP address are saved in a simple text file for convenience. Preset buttons for station stored in mobile app.”
Features:
– Play, Pause, Next, Previous, Stop for DLNA device
– Fast volume control via slider
– Remembers last used IP/port in config file
– Simple start with Preset button (station must be stored in mobile app first)
– Simple, clean RapaGUI interfacehttps://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=audio/misc/audiocast.lha
Axion
VirtualAssets is developing a new 3D strategy game called Axion. Amitopia has a long article covering it, which you can find here:
https://amitopia.com/axion-brings-fully-3d-tactical-combat-to-the-amiga/
Ghettofinger Gaming made a video showing the game running on his AmigaOne X5000/040:
Baphomet Screensaver
First up in April is the Baphomet Screensaver by Juan Carlos Herrán Martín. It has a gothic theme with demons and angels, depicting the eternal battle of good and evil on your screen.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/misc/baphomet.lha
Depscan
The utility was created by Lorence Lombardo. Version 2.0 is now out and available for download.
Depscan was based on Megacz’s “Depstrack”, but was not translated at all, and was written entirely from scratch.
Depscan is intended for future use with bgpk’s extended information scripts.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/shell/depscan.lha
Dopus5ByAI
A new fork of Dopus 5 has been established. Please read below for more information.
“Directory Opus 5.100 – All Amigas
A modern, actively-maintained fork of Directory Opus 5 Magellan II, the legendary Amiga file manager, ported and updated for all Amiga-like platforms.
This fork (dopus5allamigas) picks up where the 2012 APL open-source release left off, adding bug fixes, new features, and continued platform support.
Supported platforms
– AmigaOS 3 (m68k, including OS3.9/OS3.2)
– AmigaOS 4 (PPC)
– MorphOS (PPC)
– AROS (i386, ARM, and other architectures)”https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/filetool/dopus5.lha
Grimorium PDF
Grimorium PDF is a utility you can use to open PDF documents, such as invoices, receipts, blueprints, and so forth.
It can export the pages to formats such as JPG and GIF. Version 2.60 is out now. It has now been compiled with Hollywood 112.0, using the new plugin PDF 2.0.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/text/misc/grimoriumpdf.lha
HollyTris
If you like Tetris, you’ll probably be happy to read that a new clone has been released!
It is called HollyTris and was developed by A500Fan. You can download it for free via the link below:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=game/puzzle/hollytris.lha
Hwp_HTTPStreamer
In the readme over on OS4Depot, we can read the following:
“This plugin enables Hollywood to open and stream files from HTTP sources as if they were stored on a local drive. Once this plugin has been activated, all Hollywood functions that deal with files will “automagically” be able to open files from HTTP sources as well. Starting with version 2.0, HTTP Streamer also supports the hURL plugin, which makes it possible to stream data using lots of other protocols, such as HTTPS or FTP.
HTTP Streamer uses a sophisticated multi-threaded design for highly efficient
streaming. Each connection is managed by a dedicated thread for optimal performance. The
plugin also supports Hollywood 6.0’s new streaming APIs, which means that you will be able to
stream audio and video files from HTTP sources with plugins like avcodec.hwp.”https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/hollywood/httpstreamer.lha
Hwp_hURL
Another nice plugin for Hollywood.
“hURL is a plugin for Hollywood that allows you to transfer data using many different protocols. Based on curl, hURL supports an incredibly wide range of transfer protocols, e.g., DICT, FILE, FTP, FTPS, Gopher, HTTP, HTTPS, IMAP, IMAPS, LDAP, LDAPS, POP3, POP3S, RTMP, RTSP, SCP, SFTP, SMB, SMBS, SMTP, SMTPS, Telnet and TFTP. Furthermore, hURL supports SSL certificates, HTTP POST, HTTP PUT, FTP uploading, HTTP form based upload, proxies, HTTP/2, cookies, user+password authentication (Basic, Plain, Digest, CRAM-MD5, NTLM, Negotiate and Kerberos), file transfer resume, proxy tunneling and more. It really is the ultimate data transfer engine for Hollywood, leaving nothing to be desired.”
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/hollywood/hurl.lha
iConecta
This is a small and handy utility that can be used to test your Internet connection. It is being developed by Juan Carlos Herrán Martín.
For the new version, the author has removed the Miniwood system due to visual problems with the clock.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=network/misc/iconecta.lha
MCC_HTMLView
“HTMLview.mcc is a MUI custom class that renders HTML inside any MUI application. The class supports the bulk of HTML 4 and is fast enough to drop into mail readers, news readers, and help browsers without a noticeable parse step.”
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/mui/mcc_htmlview.lha
NodeAmiga
A complete JavaScript engine and runtime environment for classic Amiga computers. Built from scratch in C, targeting MC68000 and AmigaOS 2.0+. Inspired by Node.js, adapted for the Amiga platform.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/language/nodeamiga.lha
PolarPaint
PolarPaint is an experimental paint program made in Hollywood by Anbjørn Myren. Version 1.381 was uploaded to OS4Depot and became available on April 17th.
There are currently two versions available, one regular and one small. More information about all changes can be found on OS4Depot.
– Fix – Check that filename is not same as input file when saving with delay
– RMB button change when switching mode
– Missing filters in save fil requestorshttps://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=graphics/edit/polarpaint.lha
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=graphics/edit/polarpaint_small.lhaRapaTank
With this application, depending on your address, a list of gas stations can be found. A navigation aid is also offered. Version 1.7 is now available for download.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/misc/rapatank.zip
Rave
Daniel Jedlicka has released an updated version of Rave, his sound editor for AmigaOS 4-compatible computers. It provides functionality for manipulating and storing digital audio files.
Changes since the previous release are as follows:
– A configurable ruler above the waveform display now shows time or sample
position.– Fixed: After changing the font in the Settings, the font name gadget could
show garbage in certain circumstances.– Fixed: An off-by-one error introduced in sndeditor.gadget 1.5 could freeze the
system when click-dragging past the gadget’s right border.– Added a workaround for a bug in button.gadget <54.3 that could trigger a race
condition and result in a crash on AmigaOne X1000 computers.– Based on a user request, lowered the minimum supported sample rate to 4000 Hz.
– Various other smaller improvements and fixes.
– Updated documentation.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=audio/edit/rave.lha
ScummVM
Maijestro, who runs the Amiga Retro Channel on YouTube, is working hard to improve the AmigaOS 4 port of ScummVM and keep it up to date. No easy task for sure, but he is doing a great job so far! I’m happy that this version runs fine on my A1222+.
Old screenshot showing The Curse of the Monkey Island running through ScummVM.ScummVM is a program that allows you to run many classic point-and-click adventure games, provided you already have the game data files. ScummVM replaces the executables shipped with the original games, allowing you to play them on modern hardware.
This is a native AmigaOS4 PPC port of ScummVM, built with GLES2 support via Warp3D Nova. It runs on AmigaOne X5000 and compatible hardware. For QEMU and Pegasos2 users, Wazp3D is required as a software OpenGL replacement:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/graphics/wazp3d.lha
VERSION HISTORY:
2026.2.0-AmigaOS4 – Major update– Updated to ScummVM 2026.2.0
– 92 engines included (up from 26)
– Vulkan support removed (not needed, GLES2 via gl4es used)
– Mouse Grab support added (Ctrl+M to toggle)
– Startup time reduced to ~1 second
– shaders.dat caching added
– All debug output removed (clean release build)
– Version string cleaned up (no git hash)
– Binary stripped (22MB)
– clib4.library V2.1 included
– FluidSynth MIDI driver added and confirmed working on X5000 (SoundFont .sf2 files go in the soundfonts/ folder in PROGDIR:)
– TiMidity MIDI driver added and confirmed working on X5000
– MM1 (Might & Magic 1) engine enabled
– SCI32 engine enabled (Blue Force, PQ4, SQ6, Phantasmagoria)
– GUI fix: Override settings (Audio/MIDI/Graphics) now correctly initialized when opening Edit Game dialog
– GUI fix: GM Device and MT-32 Device dropdowns are now correctly enabled when the MIDI override is active in per-game settings
– CAMD: MIDI port selection now correctly lists all available ports
– BUG FIX: GUI Scale crash fixed — switching scale in fullscreen mode no longer causes “Surface::transBlitFrom: bytesPerPixel must be 1, 2, 4” error and quit (3bpp surface is now correctly converted to 32bit)
– BUG FIX: GUI Scale default set to 100% on first launch — GUI is now fully functional on first start without a config file
– BUG FIX: False “Unknown Level 9 game or version” detection fixed — games like Necronomicon no longer show a spurious Level 9 entry in the game list. Root cause was a logic error in the Level 9 scanner (present in all ScummVM platforms) which has been corrected.SerialShell
In the documents, we can read the following:
SerialShell is a lightweight TCP server that runs on AmigaOS 4 and enables remote command execution, file transfer, and program output capture from a host machine. It is designed for developers who use QEMU or real Amiga hardware and want to automate build-deploy-test workflows from their development PC.
Key features:
– Execute AmigaOS shell commands remotely and capture output
– Upload and download files over TCP (binary safe)
– Run clib4/-athread=native programs with output capture
– Minimal footprint (~70 KB), no external dependencies
– Auto-starts at boot via S:User-Startuphttps://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/utility/serialshell.lha
Snoopy
If you’d like to have a peek at what actually goes on behind the curtains on your AmigaOS 4 desktop, the utility called Snoopy will be able to help you. Created by Colin Wenzel, this is a SnoopDos-like program that will reveal all kinds of information about what is happening.
Snoopy 54.129 (16-04-2026): CJW
– Bumped Snoopy DOS update version warning to 54.155https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/filetool/snoopy.lha
Vintage Song Player
This is a music player created by Juan Carlos Herrán Martín. It supports a wide range of formats, such as MP3, MOD, MED, XM, S3M, and so forth.
Version 2.75 is out now. The option to raise or lower the volume has been included at the request of Helmut Haake.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=audio/play/vintagesongplayer.lha
VirtIO SCSI Device Driver for AmigaOS 4.1 FE
Derf has released version 1.8 of this driver. Virtioscsi.device is a device driver for AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition that gives the operating system access to VirtIO SCSI virtual disks in QEMU virtual machines.
He writes as follows:
“This driver was developed with Claude AI (Anthropic) acting as the primary engineer – writing all C code, designing the architecture, debugging hardware-level issues, and navigating the AmigaOS 4.1 SDK. It is a
practical demonstration of AI-assisted low-level systems programming on a niche, legacy platform with minimal AI training data available.”https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=driver/storage/virtioscsi.lha
WipeOut-RE Fantomas Edition
HunoPPC announced the final version of this game:
“Hello Amigans, Here is the final version of WipeOut-RE Fontômas edition Normal and SPE version.
This version speeds up the engine by 2.5x and you will be able to take advantage of shaders with effects (CRT, etc.).
On A1222 + RX480 8GO (native screen) = 200 fps 70% of CPU
On X5000 + RX560 3GO (native screen) = 400 fps 40% of CPU
This version is in Beta on my FTP server (named: wipegame_egl).
This version is hybrid (Normal and SPE) and uses the new version of EGL_Wrap (W.I.P. not distributed).
The final version should be released soon, and you will be able to fully enjoy it on your NG machines.
Thank you for your support and patience, as this is a colossal undertaking, especially since I am the only one writing the code and fixing the problems. Have a good day!”
https://ko-fi.com/post/WipeOut-RE-Fontomas-edition-NORMALSPE-Core-final-O4O71WKDTG
On April 27th he announced:
“We’re finally here!! We’re on the home stretch before the release of WipeOut-RE Shaders and WipeOut-RE Fantômas Edition.
Three months of work to achieve this result in my free time
These two versions will be officially released this weekend and will be available for download on my website.”https://ko-fi.com/post/WipeOut-RE-Shaders-and-WipeOut-RE-Shaders-Fantomas-D1D21YJIW6
Looks like brilliant work once again from HunoPPC!
Miscellaneous News
Amiga Music from Norway
The Norwegian Amiga musician Helge Kvalheim is back with more music!
As far as I know, he made three songs in April, which he uploaded to his YouTube channel. Here is one of them. Enjoy!
Lady Noir – Middle Big Room Reverb (HKvalhe’s 16bit 6ch Amiga Soft Jazz Swing) – Helge Kvalheim
Amiga Future
Issue 180 of Amiga Future has been released!
This May and June issue contains reviews of El Asesino Que Nadie Escucho (EAQNE), Kyvos, Lüttje Bookholler 1.89, and much more!
More information, as well as the opportunity to order, can be found via the link below:
https://www.amigafuture.de/app.php/kb/viewarticle?a=11054
Rewriting clib4’s I/O Layer: A Newlib-Inspired stdio for AmigaOS 4
Andrea Palmatè, Amigasoft.net, has published a new post on his Ko-fi-page. Check it out here:
https://ko-fi.com/post/Rewriting-clib4s-IO-Layer-A-Newlib-Inspired-std-P5P11XTKA2
New, QEMU-specific graphics card driver for AmigaOS 4
Amiga-news.de reports that QEMU developer Zoltan Balaton has released ATIRadeon.chip, a replacement for the graphics card driver included with AmigaOS 4. Please visit amiga-news.de to get the full news.
https://amiga-news.de/en/news/AN-2026-04-00107-EN.html
Huenison by Retream Games Competition
A game competition in Huenison by Retream is currently taking place on Amigans.net.
The contest is being arranged by 328gts. The goal is to score as many points as possible. Everyone is welcome to join in. You can find more details here:
https://www.amigans.net/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=10088
Kyvos 2.1.0
George Sokianos has released a new version of Kyvos. This is a user-friendly graphical frontend for QEMU, which makes it much easier to set up and run AmigaOS 4 on different platforms.
More information can be found via the link below:
https://ko-fi.com/post/Kyvos-2-1-0-hot-released-G2G31YIJTU
Here is a video showing the installation process of Kyvos v2.
YouTube
I Smelled Smoke! First Power On of a RARE AmigaOne XE by BlueBarnTech
AmigaOne XE Repair Part 2: New Parts, Serial Ports, and Zero Luck. (Help!) by BlueBarnTech
Amiga NG na dopingu!!! X1000 – chłodniej – ciszej – szybciej….
nowy80Retro #219, Wings Battlefield – AmigaOS4.1, Pegasos II, PPC 1000MHz, Radeon 9000 Pro
nowy80Retro #220, AmigaOS4.1, Pegasos II PPC z Tunerem TV AVerMedia AVerTV Studio
QEMU 11 – AOS4 A1 Installing the system from the Voodoo3 development device by Marek Glogowski
AmigaOne X5000 Gameplay Los Malditos del Valle del Cerro + Bonus Turrican II (Remake) on AmigaOS 4.1
Until next time
You’ve now reached the end of another AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup. 🙂 Hope you enjoyed the news, and that you found out about something you didn’t know about from before.
Thanks to all of you for reading, and I wish you a great May!
Yours,
Puni / AmigaOldskooler
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AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup – April 2026
Introduction
Hi, and welcome to another edition of the AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup!
This time we’ll have a look at what has been going on in the community and on the platform in April.
Without further ado, let us head over to the news!
Software News
AirPrint
This is a printer utility for AmigaOS 4.
According to the author:
“This is only released through the Forum of http://www.amigans.net for Alpha testing. Still early stage, but work is ongoing.”
Release 0.36A:
1. Printer spooler directory should work properly now, this caused a lot of
problems.2. Printers was found trough search function, but printer properties was not
added correctly or not found. Should be working better now.3. Added SSL support, but require that you have AmiSSL installed, link to
Os4Depot above. For some of the debug logs I got from you, the printers required
SSL.4. In the search window I added the possibility to search by manual ip address
in case your printer is located on another subnetwork and my auto search does
not find it.https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/print/airprint.lha
AirScan
Version 0.2 of AirScan has been released. This is an Amiga scanner utility based on the ESCL protocol. You can search for scanners in your network with the MDNS protocol. You can also add scanners by their IP address. Works with eSCL 2.5 and 2.62 devices. Tested on Epson XP-322 and Epson ET L3160.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/print/airscanner.lha
AmiArcadia
Version 36.11 of AmiArcadia for AmigaOS 4, a Signetics-based machines emulator, has been released by James Jacobs.
According to the documentation, AmiArcadia supports the following systems:
- Emerson Arcadia 2001 console family (Bandai, Emerson, Grandstand, Intervision, Leisure-Vision, Leonardo, MPT-03, Ormatu, Palladium, Poppy, Robdajet, Tele-Fever, Tempest, Tryom, Tunix, etc.) (c. 1982);
- Interton VC 4000 console family (Acetronic, Cabel, Fountain, Hanimex, Interton, Prinztronic, Radofin, Rowtron, Soundic, Voltmace, Waddingtons, etc.) (c. 1978);
- Elektor TV Games Computer (1979);
- PIPBUG- and BINBUG-based machines (EA 77up2, EA 78up5, Signetics Adaptable Board Computer, Eurocard 2650, etc.) (1977-1978);
- Signetics Instructor 50 trainer (1978);
- Signetics TWIN minicomputer (1976);
- Central Data 2650 computer (1977);
- PHUNSY computer (c. 1980);
- Ravensburger Selbstbaucomputer aka 2650 Minimal Computer trainer (1984);
- Hofacker MIKIT 2650 trainer (1978);
- Astro Wars, Galaxia, Laser Battle and Lazarian coin-ops by Zaccaria (1979-1981);
- Malzak 1 and 2 coin-ops by Kitronix (c. 1981);
- AY-3-8500/8550/8600-based Pong systems (Coleco Telstar Galaxy, Sheen TVG-201, etc.) (1976-1977);
- VTech Type-right machine (1985)
It is packed with features, far too many to list here. Examples include ReAction GUI, load/save snapshots, and windowed and fullscreen modes. Other features are CPU tracing, trainer, and drag and drop support. Additionally, it offers graphics scaling, PAL/NTSC modes, and frame skipping, among many other features!
You can read about the latest changes and download the package here:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=emulation/gamesystem/amiarcadia.lha
AmigaDiskBench v2.8
Derfs is back again with an update to AmigaDiskBench.
AmigaDiskBench is a modern, high-performance disk benchmarking utility specifically designed for AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition.
It provides a robust, ReAction-based GUI to measure, analyze, and visualize the performance of various storage devices, filesystems, and hardware configurations.
v2.9 (Current)
– Fixed: Random 4K Write, Random 4K Read, and Mixed R/W 70/30 tests failed on all hardware. ChangeFilePosition() returns -1 on some systems/filesystems despite the seek succeeding. Seek error detection now uses IoErr() instead of the return value.
– S.M.A.R.T. attribute name table expanded from 36 to 68 known attributes. Added SSD-specific attributes (Samsung, Intel, Micron, Kingston), HDD mechanical attributes, extended LBA counters, and missing ID 11 (Calibration Retry Count).
– Build identification: startup banner always prints version and build timestamp to the debug console.
– Module-selective debug: DEBUG_THIS_MODULE opt-in mechanism for focused serial debug output during diagnosis.https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/benchmark/amigadiskbench.lha
AmiSSL
Version 5.27 of AmiSSL has been released. As mentioned in earlier editions of the AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup, the AmiSSL project is a collaborative effort to develop a port of OpenSSL in a shared library for Amiga-based systems. It is a must-have if you use AmigaOS 4 to browse the web!
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/misc/amissl.lha
The following archive contains developer files and example programs.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/misc/amissl-sdk.lha
Arabic Console Device
DRIDI has released version 15.0Final of the Arabic Console Device.
Changes are as follows:
(version 15.0Final) “Version education&legacy” finished – [Arabic] algorithms:
rigorous and handcrafted – Vowels (and tanwin) before alif maqsura + alif suscrit enhanced. The handcrafted
algo[ed, ArabicLauncher] is less rigorous! If the Scribe wants other combination, he can use Capital[starting from 0xC0-0xDF] : an underline begins the arabic word.https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=driver/input/arabic_console_devicepro2.lha
Audio Convert Manager
Juan Carlos Herrán Martín has released version 1.06 of this utility. You can use this to convert sound files. It supports a wide range of formats, such as 8svx, aiff, mod, med, dbm, mp3, wav, and many more.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=audio/convert/acm.lha
Audiocast Remote
As can be read in the readme:
“Audiocast Remote is a standalone graphical controller for DLNA-enabled Audiocast and compatible audio streaming devices in your local network. It offers basic playback control (play, pause, next, previous, stop) and volume slider. Settings and last used IP address are saved in a simple text file for convenience. Preset buttons for station stored in mobile app.”
Features:
– Play, Pause, Next, Previous, Stop for DLNA device
– Fast volume control via slider
– Remembers last used IP/port in config file
– Simple start with Preset button (station must be stored in mobile app first)
– Simple, clean RapaGUI interfacehttps://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=audio/misc/audiocast.lha
Axion
VirtualAssets is developing a new 3D strategy game called Axion. Amitopia has a long article covering it, which you can find here:
https://amitopia.com/axion-brings-fully-3d-tactical-combat-to-the-amiga/
Ghettofinger Gaming made a video showing the game running on his AmigaOne X5000/040:
Baphomet Screensaver
First up in April is the Baphomet Screensaver by Juan Carlos Herrán Martín. It has a gothic theme with demons and angels, depicting the eternal battle of good and evil on your screen.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/misc/baphomet.lha
Depscan
The utility was created by Lorence Lombardo. Version 2.0 is now out and available for download.
Depscan was based on Megacz’s “Depstrack”, but was not translated at all, and was written entirely from scratch.
Depscan is intended for future use with bgpk’s extended information scripts.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/shell/depscan.lha
Dopus5ByAI
A new fork of Dopus 5 has been established. Please read below for more information.
“Directory Opus 5.100 – All Amigas
A modern, actively-maintained fork of Directory Opus 5 Magellan II, the legendary Amiga file manager, ported and updated for all Amiga-like platforms.
This fork (dopus5allamigas) picks up where the 2012 APL open-source release left off, adding bug fixes, new features, and continued platform support.
Supported platforms
– AmigaOS 3 (m68k, including OS3.9/OS3.2)
– AmigaOS 4 (PPC)
– MorphOS (PPC)
– AROS (i386, ARM, and other architectures)”https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/filetool/dopus5.lha
Grimorium PDF
Grimorium PDF is a utility you can use to open PDF documents, such as invoices, receipts, blueprints, and so forth.
It can export the pages to formats such as JPG and GIF. Version 2.60 is out now. It has now been compiled with Hollywood 112.0, using the new plugin PDF 2.0.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/text/misc/grimoriumpdf.lha
HollyTris
If you like Tetris, you’ll probably be happy to read that a new clone has been released!
It is called HollyTris and was developed by A500Fan. You can download it for free via the link below:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=game/puzzle/hollytris.lha
Hwp_HTTPStreamer
In the readme over on OS4Depot, we can read the following:
“This plugin enables Hollywood to open and stream files from HTTP sources as if they were stored on a local drive. Once this plugin has been activated, all Hollywood functions that deal with files will “automagically” be able to open files from HTTP sources as well. Starting with version 2.0, HTTP Streamer also supports the hURL plugin, which makes it possible to stream data using lots of other protocols, such as HTTPS or FTP.
HTTP Streamer uses a sophisticated multi-threaded design for highly efficient
streaming. Each connection is managed by a dedicated thread for optimal performance. The
plugin also supports Hollywood 6.0’s new streaming APIs, which means that you will be able to
stream audio and video files from HTTP sources with plugins like avcodec.hwp.”https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/hollywood/httpstreamer.lha
Hwp_hURL
Another nice plugin for Hollywood.
“hURL is a plugin for Hollywood that allows you to transfer data using many different protocols. Based on curl, hURL supports an incredibly wide range of transfer protocols, e.g., DICT, FILE, FTP, FTPS, Gopher, HTTP, HTTPS, IMAP, IMAPS, LDAP, LDAPS, POP3, POP3S, RTMP, RTSP, SCP, SFTP, SMB, SMBS, SMTP, SMTPS, Telnet and TFTP. Furthermore, hURL supports SSL certificates, HTTP POST, HTTP PUT, FTP uploading, HTTP form based upload, proxies, HTTP/2, cookies, user+password authentication (Basic, Plain, Digest, CRAM-MD5, NTLM, Negotiate and Kerberos), file transfer resume, proxy tunneling and more. It really is the ultimate data transfer engine for Hollywood, leaving nothing to be desired.”
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/hollywood/hurl.lha
iConecta
This is a small and handy utility that can be used to test your Internet connection. It is being developed by Juan Carlos Herrán Martín.
For the new version, the author has removed the Miniwood system due to visual problems with the clock.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=network/misc/iconecta.lha
MCC_HTMLView
“HTMLview.mcc is a MUI custom class that renders HTML inside any MUI application. The class supports the bulk of HTML 4 and is fast enough to drop into mail readers, news readers, and help browsers without a noticeable parse step.”
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/mui/mcc_htmlview.lha
NodeAmiga
A complete JavaScript engine and runtime environment for classic Amiga computers. Built from scratch in C, targeting MC68000 and AmigaOS 2.0+. Inspired by Node.js, adapted for the Amiga platform.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/language/nodeamiga.lha
PolarPaint
PolarPaint is an experimental paint program made in Hollywood by Anbjørn Myren. Version 1.381 was uploaded to OS4Depot and became available on April 17th.
There are currently two versions available, one regular and one small. More information about all changes can be found on OS4Depot.
– Fix – Check that filename is not same as input file when saving with delay
– RMB button change when switching mode
– Missing filters in save fil requestorshttps://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=graphics/edit/polarpaint.lha
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=graphics/edit/polarpaint_small.lhaRapaTank
With this application, depending on your address, a list of gas stations can be found. A navigation aid is also offered. Version 1.7 is now available for download.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/misc/rapatank.zip
Rave
Daniel Jedlicka has released an updated version of Rave, his sound editor for AmigaOS 4-compatible computers. It provides functionality for manipulating and storing digital audio files.
Changes since the previous release are as follows:
– A configurable ruler above the waveform display now shows time or sample
position.– Fixed: After changing the font in the Settings, the font name gadget could
show garbage in certain circumstances.– Fixed: An off-by-one error introduced in sndeditor.gadget 1.5 could freeze the
system when click-dragging past the gadget’s right border.– Added a workaround for a bug in button.gadget <54.3 that could trigger a race
condition and result in a crash on AmigaOne X1000 computers.– Based on a user request, lowered the minimum supported sample rate to 4000 Hz.
– Various other smaller improvements and fixes.
– Updated documentation.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=audio/edit/rave.lha
ScummVM
Maijestro, who runs the Amiga Retro Channel on YouTube, is working hard to improve the AmigaOS 4 port of ScummVM and keep it up to date. No easy task for sure, but he is doing a great job so far! I’m happy that this version runs fine on my A1222+.
Old screenshot showing The Curse of the Monkey Island running through ScummVM.ScummVM is a program that allows you to run many classic point-and-click adventure games, provided you already have the game data files. ScummVM replaces the executables shipped with the original games, allowing you to play them on modern hardware.
This is a native AmigaOS4 PPC port of ScummVM, built with GLES2 support via Warp3D Nova. It runs on AmigaOne X5000 and compatible hardware. For QEMU and Pegasos2 users, Wazp3D is required as a software OpenGL replacement:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/graphics/wazp3d.lha
VERSION HISTORY:
2026.2.0-AmigaOS4 – Major update– Updated to ScummVM 2026.2.0
– 92 engines included (up from 26)
– Vulkan support removed (not needed, GLES2 via gl4es used)
– Mouse Grab support added (Ctrl+M to toggle)
– Startup time reduced to ~1 second
– shaders.dat caching added
– All debug output removed (clean release build)
– Version string cleaned up (no git hash)
– Binary stripped (22MB)
– clib4.library V2.1 included
– FluidSynth MIDI driver added and confirmed working on X5000 (SoundFont .sf2 files go in the soundfonts/ folder in PROGDIR:)
– TiMidity MIDI driver added and confirmed working on X5000
– MM1 (Might & Magic 1) engine enabled
– SCI32 engine enabled (Blue Force, PQ4, SQ6, Phantasmagoria)
– GUI fix: Override settings (Audio/MIDI/Graphics) now correctly initialized when opening Edit Game dialog
– GUI fix: GM Device and MT-32 Device dropdowns are now correctly enabled when the MIDI override is active in per-game settings
– CAMD: MIDI port selection now correctly lists all available ports
– BUG FIX: GUI Scale crash fixed — switching scale in fullscreen mode no longer causes “Surface::transBlitFrom: bytesPerPixel must be 1, 2, 4” error and quit (3bpp surface is now correctly converted to 32bit)
– BUG FIX: GUI Scale default set to 100% on first launch — GUI is now fully functional on first start without a config file
– BUG FIX: False “Unknown Level 9 game or version” detection fixed — games like Necronomicon no longer show a spurious Level 9 entry in the game list. Root cause was a logic error in the Level 9 scanner (present in all ScummVM platforms) which has been corrected.SerialShell
In the documents, we can read the following:
SerialShell is a lightweight TCP server that runs on AmigaOS 4 and enables remote command execution, file transfer, and program output capture from a host machine. It is designed for developers who use QEMU or real Amiga hardware and want to automate build-deploy-test workflows from their development PC.
Key features:
– Execute AmigaOS shell commands remotely and capture output
– Upload and download files over TCP (binary safe)
– Run clib4/-athread=native programs with output capture
– Minimal footprint (~70 KB), no external dependencies
– Auto-starts at boot via S:User-Startuphttps://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/utility/serialshell.lha
Snoopy
If you’d like to have a peek at what actually goes on behind the curtains on your AmigaOS 4 desktop, the utility called Snoopy will be able to help you. Created by Colin Wenzel, this is a SnoopDos-like program that will reveal all kinds of information about what is happening.
Snoopy 54.129 (16-04-2026): CJW
– Bumped Snoopy DOS update version warning to 54.155https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/filetool/snoopy.lha
Vintage Song Player
This is a music player created by Juan Carlos Herrán Martín. It supports a wide range of formats, such as MP3, MOD, MED, XM, S3M, and so forth.
Version 2.75 is out now. The option to raise or lower the volume has been included at the request of Helmut Haake.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=audio/play/vintagesongplayer.lha
VirtIO SCSI Device Driver for AmigaOS 4.1 FE
Derf has released version 1.8 of this driver. Virtioscsi.device is a device driver for AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition that gives the operating system access to VirtIO SCSI virtual disks in QEMU virtual machines.
He writes as follows:
“This driver was developed with Claude AI (Anthropic) acting as the primary engineer – writing all C code, designing the architecture, debugging hardware-level issues, and navigating the AmigaOS 4.1 SDK. It is a
practical demonstration of AI-assisted low-level systems programming on a niche, legacy platform with minimal AI training data available.”https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=driver/storage/virtioscsi.lha
WipeOut-RE Fantomas Edition
HunoPPC announced the final version of this game:
“Hello Amigans, Here is the final version of WipeOut-RE Fontômas edition Normal and SPE version.
This version speeds up the engine by 2.5x and you will be able to take advantage of shaders with effects (CRT, etc.).
On A1222 + RX480 8GO (native screen) = 200 fps 70% of CPU
On X5000 + RX560 3GO (native screen) = 400 fps 40% of CPU
This version is in Beta on my FTP server (named: wipegame_egl).
This version is hybrid (Normal and SPE) and uses the new version of EGL_Wrap (W.I.P. not distributed).
The final version should be released soon, and you will be able to fully enjoy it on your NG machines.
Thank you for your support and patience, as this is a colossal undertaking, especially since I am the only one writing the code and fixing the problems. Have a good day!”
https://ko-fi.com/post/WipeOut-RE-Fontomas-edition-NORMALSPE-Core-final-O4O71WKDTG
On April 27th he announced:
“We’re finally here!! We’re on the home stretch before the release of WipeOut-RE Shaders and WipeOut-RE Fantômas Edition.
Three months of work to achieve this result in my free time
These two versions will be officially released this weekend and will be available for download on my website.”https://ko-fi.com/post/WipeOut-RE-Shaders-and-WipeOut-RE-Shaders-Fantomas-D1D21YJIW6
Looks like brilliant work once again from HunoPPC!
Miscellaneous News
Amiga Music from Norway
The Norwegian Amiga musician Helge Kvalheim is back with more music!
As far as I know, he made three songs in April, which he uploaded to his YouTube channel. Here is one of them. Enjoy!
Lady Noir – Middle Big Room Reverb (HKvalhe’s 16bit 6ch Amiga Soft Jazz Swing) – Helge Kvalheim
Amiga Future
Issue 180 of Amiga Future has been released!
This May and June issue contains reviews of El Asesino Que Nadie Escucho (EAQNE), Kyvos, Lüttje Bookholler 1.89, and much more!
More information, as well as the opportunity to order, can be found via the link below:
https://www.amigafuture.de/app.php/kb/viewarticle?a=11054
Rewriting clib4’s I/O Layer: A Newlib-Inspired stdio for AmigaOS 4
Andrea Palmatè, Amigasoft.net, has published a new post on his Ko-fi-page. Check it out here:
https://ko-fi.com/post/Rewriting-clib4s-IO-Layer-A-Newlib-Inspired-std-P5P11XTKA2
New, QEMU-specific graphics card driver for AmigaOS 4
Amiga-news.de reports that QEMU developer Zoltan Balaton has released ATIRadeon.chip, a replacement for the graphics card driver included with AmigaOS 4. Please visit amiga-news.de to get the full news.
https://amiga-news.de/en/news/AN-2026-04-00107-EN.html
Huenison by Retream Games Competition
A game competition in Huenison by Retream is currently taking place on Amigans.net.
The contest is being arranged by 328gts. The goal is to score as many points as possible. Everyone is welcome to join in. You can find more details here:
https://www.amigans.net/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=10088
Kyvos 2.1.0
George Sokianos has released a new version of Kyvos. This is a user-friendly graphical frontend for QEMU, which makes it much easier to set up and run AmigaOS 4 on different platforms.
More information can be found via the link below:
https://ko-fi.com/post/Kyvos-2-1-0-hot-released-G2G31YIJTU
Here is a video showing the installation process of Kyvos v2.
YouTube
I Smelled Smoke! First Power On of a RARE AmigaOne XE by BlueBarnTech
AmigaOne XE Repair Part 2: New Parts, Serial Ports, and Zero Luck. (Help!) by BlueBarnTech
Amiga NG na dopingu!!! X1000 – chłodniej – ciszej – szybciej….
nowy80Retro #219, Wings Battlefield – AmigaOS4.1, Pegasos II, PPC 1000MHz, Radeon 9000 Pro
nowy80Retro #220, AmigaOS4.1, Pegasos II PPC z Tunerem TV AVerMedia AVerTV Studio
QEMU 11 – AOS4 A1 Installing the system from the Voodoo3 development device by Marek Glogowski
AmigaOne X5000 Gameplay Los Malditos del Valle del Cerro + Bonus Turrican II (Remake) on AmigaOS 4.1
Until next time
You’ve now reached the end of another AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup. 🙂 Hope you enjoyed the news, and that you found out about something you didn’t know about from before.
Thanks to all of you for reading, and I wish you a great May!
Yours,
Puni / AmigaOldskooler
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AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup – April 2026
Introduction
Hi, and welcome to another edition of the AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup!
This time we’ll have a look at what has been going on in the community and on the platform in April.
Without further ado, let us head over to the news!
Software News
AirPrint
This is a printer utility for AmigaOS 4.
According to the author:
“This is only released through the Forum of http://www.amigans.net for Alpha testing. Still early stage, but work is ongoing.”
Release 0.36A:
1. Printer spooler directory should work properly now, this caused a lot of
problems.2. Printers was found trough search function, but printer properties was not
added correctly or not found. Should be working better now.3. Added SSL support, but require that you have AmiSSL installed, link to
Os4Depot above. For some of the debug logs I got from you, the printers required
SSL.4. In the search window I added the possibility to search by manual ip address
in case your printer is located on another subnetwork and my auto search does
not find it.https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/print/airprint.lha
AirScan
Version 0.2 of AirScan has been released. This is an Amiga scanner utility based on the ESCL protocol. You can search for scanners in your network with the MDNS protocol. You can also add scanners by their IP address. Works with eSCL 2.5 and 2.62 devices. Tested on Epson XP-322 and Epson ET L3160.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/print/airscanner.lha
AmiArcadia
Version 36.11 of AmiArcadia for AmigaOS 4, a Signetics-based machines emulator, has been released by James Jacobs.
According to the documentation, AmiArcadia supports the following systems:
- Emerson Arcadia 2001 console family (Bandai, Emerson, Grandstand, Intervision, Leisure-Vision, Leonardo, MPT-03, Ormatu, Palladium, Poppy, Robdajet, Tele-Fever, Tempest, Tryom, Tunix, etc.) (c. 1982);
- Interton VC 4000 console family (Acetronic, Cabel, Fountain, Hanimex, Interton, Prinztronic, Radofin, Rowtron, Soundic, Voltmace, Waddingtons, etc.) (c. 1978);
- Elektor TV Games Computer (1979);
- PIPBUG- and BINBUG-based machines (EA 77up2, EA 78up5, Signetics Adaptable Board Computer, Eurocard 2650, etc.) (1977-1978);
- Signetics Instructor 50 trainer (1978);
- Signetics TWIN minicomputer (1976);
- Central Data 2650 computer (1977);
- PHUNSY computer (c. 1980);
- Ravensburger Selbstbaucomputer aka 2650 Minimal Computer trainer (1984);
- Hofacker MIKIT 2650 trainer (1978);
- Astro Wars, Galaxia, Laser Battle and Lazarian coin-ops by Zaccaria (1979-1981);
- Malzak 1 and 2 coin-ops by Kitronix (c. 1981);
- AY-3-8500/8550/8600-based Pong systems (Coleco Telstar Galaxy, Sheen TVG-201, etc.) (1976-1977);
- VTech Type-right machine (1985)
It is packed with features, far too many to list here. Examples include ReAction GUI, load/save snapshots, and windowed and fullscreen modes. Other features are CPU tracing, trainer, and drag and drop support. Additionally, it offers graphics scaling, PAL/NTSC modes, and frame skipping, among many other features!
You can read about the latest changes and download the package here:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=emulation/gamesystem/amiarcadia.lha
AmigaDiskBench v2.8
Derfs is back again with an update to AmigaDiskBench.
AmigaDiskBench is a modern, high-performance disk benchmarking utility specifically designed for AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition.
It provides a robust, ReAction-based GUI to measure, analyze, and visualize the performance of various storage devices, filesystems, and hardware configurations.
v2.9 (Current)
– Fixed: Random 4K Write, Random 4K Read, and Mixed R/W 70/30 tests failed on all hardware. ChangeFilePosition() returns -1 on some systems/filesystems despite the seek succeeding. Seek error detection now uses IoErr() instead of the return value.
– S.M.A.R.T. attribute name table expanded from 36 to 68 known attributes. Added SSD-specific attributes (Samsung, Intel, Micron, Kingston), HDD mechanical attributes, extended LBA counters, and missing ID 11 (Calibration Retry Count).
– Build identification: startup banner always prints version and build timestamp to the debug console.
– Module-selective debug: DEBUG_THIS_MODULE opt-in mechanism for focused serial debug output during diagnosis.https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/benchmark/amigadiskbench.lha
AmiSSL
Version 5.27 of AmiSSL has been released. As mentioned in earlier editions of the AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup, the AmiSSL project is a collaborative effort to develop a port of OpenSSL in a shared library for Amiga-based systems. It is a must-have if you use AmigaOS 4 to browse the web!
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/misc/amissl.lha
The following archive contains developer files and example programs.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/misc/amissl-sdk.lha
Arabic Console Device
DRIDI has released version 15.0Final of the Arabic Console Device.
Changes are as follows:
(version 15.0Final) “Version education&legacy” finished – [Arabic] algorithms:
rigorous and handcrafted – Vowels (and tanwin) before alif maqsura + alif suscrit enhanced. The handcrafted
algo[ed, ArabicLauncher] is less rigorous! If the Scribe wants other combination, he can use Capital[starting from 0xC0-0xDF] : an underline begins the arabic word.https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=driver/input/arabic_console_devicepro2.lha
Audio Convert Manager
Juan Carlos Herrán Martín has released version 1.06 of this utility. You can use this to convert sound files. It supports a wide range of formats, such as 8svx, aiff, mod, med, dbm, mp3, wav, and many more.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=audio/convert/acm.lha
Audiocast Remote
As can be read in the readme:
“Audiocast Remote is a standalone graphical controller for DLNA-enabled Audiocast and compatible audio streaming devices in your local network. It offers basic playback control (play, pause, next, previous, stop) and volume slider. Settings and last used IP address are saved in a simple text file for convenience. Preset buttons for station stored in mobile app.”
Features:
– Play, Pause, Next, Previous, Stop for DLNA device
– Fast volume control via slider
– Remembers last used IP/port in config file
– Simple start with Preset button (station must be stored in mobile app first)
– Simple, clean RapaGUI interfacehttps://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=audio/misc/audiocast.lha
Axion
VirtualAssets is developing a new 3D strategy game called Axion. Amitopia has a long article covering it, which you can find here:
https://amitopia.com/axion-brings-fully-3d-tactical-combat-to-the-amiga/
Ghettofinger Gaming made a video showing the game running on his AmigaOne X5000/040:
Baphomet Screensaver
First up in April is the Baphomet Screensaver by Juan Carlos Herrán Martín. It has a gothic theme with demons and angels, depicting the eternal battle of good and evil on your screen.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/misc/baphomet.lha
Depscan
The utility was created by Lorence Lombardo. Version 2.0 is now out and available for download.
Depscan was based on Megacz’s “Depstrack”, but was not translated at all, and was written entirely from scratch.
Depscan is intended for future use with bgpk’s extended information scripts.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/shell/depscan.lha
Dopus5ByAI
A new fork of Dopus 5 has been established. Please read below for more information.
“Directory Opus 5.100 – All Amigas
A modern, actively-maintained fork of Directory Opus 5 Magellan II, the legendary Amiga file manager, ported and updated for all Amiga-like platforms.
This fork (dopus5allamigas) picks up where the 2012 APL open-source release left off, adding bug fixes, new features, and continued platform support.
Supported platforms
– AmigaOS 3 (m68k, including OS3.9/OS3.2)
– AmigaOS 4 (PPC)
– MorphOS (PPC)
– AROS (i386, ARM, and other architectures)”https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/filetool/dopus5.lha
Grimorium PDF
Grimorium PDF is a utility you can use to open PDF documents, such as invoices, receipts, blueprints, and so forth.
It can export the pages to formats such as JPG and GIF. Version 2.60 is out now. It has now been compiled with Hollywood 112.0, using the new plugin PDF 2.0.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/text/misc/grimoriumpdf.lha
HollyTris
If you like Tetris, you’ll probably be happy to read that a new clone has been released!
It is called HollyTris and was developed by A500Fan. You can download it for free via the link below:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=game/puzzle/hollytris.lha
Hwp_HTTPStreamer
In the readme over on OS4Depot, we can read the following:
“This plugin enables Hollywood to open and stream files from HTTP sources as if they were stored on a local drive. Once this plugin has been activated, all Hollywood functions that deal with files will “automagically” be able to open files from HTTP sources as well. Starting with version 2.0, HTTP Streamer also supports the hURL plugin, which makes it possible to stream data using lots of other protocols, such as HTTPS or FTP.
HTTP Streamer uses a sophisticated multi-threaded design for highly efficient
streaming. Each connection is managed by a dedicated thread for optimal performance. The
plugin also supports Hollywood 6.0’s new streaming APIs, which means that you will be able to
stream audio and video files from HTTP sources with plugins like avcodec.hwp.”https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/hollywood/httpstreamer.lha
Hwp_hURL
Another nice plugin for Hollywood.
“hURL is a plugin for Hollywood that allows you to transfer data using many different protocols. Based on curl, hURL supports an incredibly wide range of transfer protocols, e.g., DICT, FILE, FTP, FTPS, Gopher, HTTP, HTTPS, IMAP, IMAPS, LDAP, LDAPS, POP3, POP3S, RTMP, RTSP, SCP, SFTP, SMB, SMBS, SMTP, SMTPS, Telnet and TFTP. Furthermore, hURL supports SSL certificates, HTTP POST, HTTP PUT, FTP uploading, HTTP form based upload, proxies, HTTP/2, cookies, user+password authentication (Basic, Plain, Digest, CRAM-MD5, NTLM, Negotiate and Kerberos), file transfer resume, proxy tunneling and more. It really is the ultimate data transfer engine for Hollywood, leaving nothing to be desired.”
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/hollywood/hurl.lha
iConecta
This is a small and handy utility that can be used to test your Internet connection. It is being developed by Juan Carlos Herrán Martín.
For the new version, the author has removed the Miniwood system due to visual problems with the clock.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=network/misc/iconecta.lha
MCC_HTMLView
“HTMLview.mcc is a MUI custom class that renders HTML inside any MUI application. The class supports the bulk of HTML 4 and is fast enough to drop into mail readers, news readers, and help browsers without a noticeable parse step.”
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/mui/mcc_htmlview.lha
NodeAmiga
A complete JavaScript engine and runtime environment for classic Amiga computers. Built from scratch in C, targeting MC68000 and AmigaOS 2.0+. Inspired by Node.js, adapted for the Amiga platform.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/language/nodeamiga.lha
PolarPaint
PolarPaint is an experimental paint program made in Hollywood by Anbjørn Myren. Version 1.381 was uploaded to OS4Depot and became available on April 17th.
There are currently two versions available, one regular and one small. More information about all changes can be found on OS4Depot.
– Fix – Check that filename is not same as input file when saving with delay
– RMB button change when switching mode
– Missing filters in save fil requestorshttps://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=graphics/edit/polarpaint.lha
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=graphics/edit/polarpaint_small.lhaRapaTank
With this application, depending on your address, a list of gas stations can be found. A navigation aid is also offered. Version 1.7 is now available for download.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/misc/rapatank.zip
Rave
Daniel Jedlicka has released an updated version of Rave, his sound editor for AmigaOS 4-compatible computers. It provides functionality for manipulating and storing digital audio files.
Changes since the previous release are as follows:
– A configurable ruler above the waveform display now shows time or sample
position.– Fixed: After changing the font in the Settings, the font name gadget could
show garbage in certain circumstances.– Fixed: An off-by-one error introduced in sndeditor.gadget 1.5 could freeze the
system when click-dragging past the gadget’s right border.– Added a workaround for a bug in button.gadget <54.3 that could trigger a race
condition and result in a crash on AmigaOne X1000 computers.– Based on a user request, lowered the minimum supported sample rate to 4000 Hz.
– Various other smaller improvements and fixes.
– Updated documentation.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=audio/edit/rave.lha
ScummVM
Maijestro, who runs the Amiga Retro Channel on YouTube, is working hard to improve the AmigaOS 4 port of ScummVM and keep it up to date. No easy task for sure, but he is doing a great job so far! I’m happy that this version runs fine on my A1222+.
Old screenshot showing The Curse of the Monkey Island running through ScummVM.ScummVM is a program that allows you to run many classic point-and-click adventure games, provided you already have the game data files. ScummVM replaces the executables shipped with the original games, allowing you to play them on modern hardware.
This is a native AmigaOS4 PPC port of ScummVM, built with GLES2 support via Warp3D Nova. It runs on AmigaOne X5000 and compatible hardware. For QEMU and Pegasos2 users, Wazp3D is required as a software OpenGL replacement:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/graphics/wazp3d.lha
VERSION HISTORY:
2026.2.0-AmigaOS4 – Major update– Updated to ScummVM 2026.2.0
– 92 engines included (up from 26)
– Vulkan support removed (not needed, GLES2 via gl4es used)
– Mouse Grab support added (Ctrl+M to toggle)
– Startup time reduced to ~1 second
– shaders.dat caching added
– All debug output removed (clean release build)
– Version string cleaned up (no git hash)
– Binary stripped (22MB)
– clib4.library V2.1 included
– FluidSynth MIDI driver added and confirmed working on X5000 (SoundFont .sf2 files go in the soundfonts/ folder in PROGDIR:)
– TiMidity MIDI driver added and confirmed working on X5000
– MM1 (Might & Magic 1) engine enabled
– SCI32 engine enabled (Blue Force, PQ4, SQ6, Phantasmagoria)
– GUI fix: Override settings (Audio/MIDI/Graphics) now correctly initialized when opening Edit Game dialog
– GUI fix: GM Device and MT-32 Device dropdowns are now correctly enabled when the MIDI override is active in per-game settings
– CAMD: MIDI port selection now correctly lists all available ports
– BUG FIX: GUI Scale crash fixed — switching scale in fullscreen mode no longer causes “Surface::transBlitFrom: bytesPerPixel must be 1, 2, 4” error and quit (3bpp surface is now correctly converted to 32bit)
– BUG FIX: GUI Scale default set to 100% on first launch — GUI is now fully functional on first start without a config file
– BUG FIX: False “Unknown Level 9 game or version” detection fixed — games like Necronomicon no longer show a spurious Level 9 entry in the game list. Root cause was a logic error in the Level 9 scanner (present in all ScummVM platforms) which has been corrected.SerialShell
In the documents, we can read the following:
SerialShell is a lightweight TCP server that runs on AmigaOS 4 and enables remote command execution, file transfer, and program output capture from a host machine. It is designed for developers who use QEMU or real Amiga hardware and want to automate build-deploy-test workflows from their development PC.
Key features:
– Execute AmigaOS shell commands remotely and capture output
– Upload and download files over TCP (binary safe)
– Run clib4/-athread=native programs with output capture
– Minimal footprint (~70 KB), no external dependencies
– Auto-starts at boot via S:User-Startuphttps://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/utility/serialshell.lha
Snoopy
If you’d like to have a peek at what actually goes on behind the curtains on your AmigaOS 4 desktop, the utility called Snoopy will be able to help you. Created by Colin Wenzel, this is a SnoopDos-like program that will reveal all kinds of information about what is happening.
Snoopy 54.129 (16-04-2026): CJW
– Bumped Snoopy DOS update version warning to 54.155https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/filetool/snoopy.lha
Vintage Song Player
This is a music player created by Juan Carlos Herrán Martín. It supports a wide range of formats, such as MP3, MOD, MED, XM, S3M, and so forth.
Version 2.75 is out now. The option to raise or lower the volume has been included at the request of Helmut Haake.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=audio/play/vintagesongplayer.lha
VirtIO SCSI Device Driver for AmigaOS 4.1 FE
Derf has released version 1.8 of this driver. Virtioscsi.device is a device driver for AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition that gives the operating system access to VirtIO SCSI virtual disks in QEMU virtual machines.
He writes as follows:
“This driver was developed with Claude AI (Anthropic) acting as the primary engineer – writing all C code, designing the architecture, debugging hardware-level issues, and navigating the AmigaOS 4.1 SDK. It is a
practical demonstration of AI-assisted low-level systems programming on a niche, legacy platform with minimal AI training data available.”https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=driver/storage/virtioscsi.lha
WipeOut-RE Fantomas Edition
HunoPPC announced the final version of this game:
“Hello Amigans, Here is the final version of WipeOut-RE Fontômas edition Normal and SPE version.
This version speeds up the engine by 2.5x and you will be able to take advantage of shaders with effects (CRT, etc.).
On A1222 + RX480 8GO (native screen) = 200 fps 70% of CPU
On X5000 + RX560 3GO (native screen) = 400 fps 40% of CPU
This version is in Beta on my FTP server (named: wipegame_egl).
This version is hybrid (Normal and SPE) and uses the new version of EGL_Wrap (W.I.P. not distributed).
The final version should be released soon, and you will be able to fully enjoy it on your NG machines.
Thank you for your support and patience, as this is a colossal undertaking, especially since I am the only one writing the code and fixing the problems. Have a good day!”
https://ko-fi.com/post/WipeOut-RE-Fontomas-edition-NORMALSPE-Core-final-O4O71WKDTG
On April 27th he announced:
“We’re finally here!! We’re on the home stretch before the release of WipeOut-RE Shaders and WipeOut-RE Fantômas Edition.
Three months of work to achieve this result in my free time
These two versions will be officially released this weekend and will be available for download on my website.”https://ko-fi.com/post/WipeOut-RE-Shaders-and-WipeOut-RE-Shaders-Fantomas-D1D21YJIW6
Looks like brilliant work once again from HunoPPC!
Miscellaneous News
Amiga Music from Norway
The Norwegian Amiga musician Helge Kvalheim is back with more music!
As far as I know, he made three songs in April, which he uploaded to his YouTube channel. Here is one of them. Enjoy!
Lady Noir – Middle Big Room Reverb (HKvalhe’s 16bit 6ch Amiga Soft Jazz Swing) – Helge Kvalheim
Amiga Future
Issue 180 of Amiga Future has been released!
This May and June issue contains reviews of El Asesino Que Nadie Escucho (EAQNE), Kyvos, Lüttje Bookholler 1.89, and much more!
More information, as well as the opportunity to order, can be found via the link below:
https://www.amigafuture.de/app.php/kb/viewarticle?a=11054
Rewriting clib4’s I/O Layer: A Newlib-Inspired stdio for AmigaOS 4
Andrea Palmatè, Amigasoft.net, has published a new post on his Ko-fi-page. Check it out here:
https://ko-fi.com/post/Rewriting-clib4s-IO-Layer-A-Newlib-Inspired-std-P5P11XTKA2
New, QEMU-specific graphics card driver for AmigaOS 4
Amiga-news.de reports that QEMU developer Zoltan Balaton has released ATIRadeon.chip, a replacement for the graphics card driver included with AmigaOS 4. Please visit amiga-news.de to get the full news.
https://amiga-news.de/en/news/AN-2026-04-00107-EN.html
Huenison by Retream Games Competition
A game competition in Huenison by Retream is currently taking place on Amigans.net.
The contest is being arranged by 328gts. The goal is to score as many points as possible. Everyone is welcome to join in. You can find more details here:
https://www.amigans.net/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=10088
Kyvos 2.1.0
George Sokianos has released a new version of Kyvos. This is a user-friendly graphical frontend for QEMU, which makes it much easier to set up and run AmigaOS 4 on different platforms.
More information can be found via the link below:
https://ko-fi.com/post/Kyvos-2-1-0-hot-released-G2G31YIJTU
Here is a video showing the installation process of Kyvos v2.
YouTube
I Smelled Smoke! First Power On of a RARE AmigaOne XE by BlueBarnTech
AmigaOne XE Repair Part 2: New Parts, Serial Ports, and Zero Luck. (Help!) by BlueBarnTech
Amiga NG na dopingu!!! X1000 – chłodniej – ciszej – szybciej….
nowy80Retro #219, Wings Battlefield – AmigaOS4.1, Pegasos II, PPC 1000MHz, Radeon 9000 Pro
nowy80Retro #220, AmigaOS4.1, Pegasos II PPC z Tunerem TV AVerMedia AVerTV Studio
QEMU 11 – AOS4 A1 Installing the system from the Voodoo3 development device by Marek Glogowski
AmigaOne X5000 Gameplay Los Malditos del Valle del Cerro + Bonus Turrican II (Remake) on AmigaOS 4.1
Until next time
You’ve now reached the end of another AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup. 🙂 Hope you enjoyed the news, and that you found out about something you didn’t know about from before.
Thanks to all of you for reading, and I wish you a great May!
Yours,
Puni / AmigaOldskooler
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AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup – April 2026
Introduction
Hi, and welcome to another edition of the AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup!
This time we’ll have a look at what has been going on in the community and on the platform in April.
Without further ado, let us head over to the news!
Software News
AirPrint
This is a printer utility for AmigaOS 4.
According to the author, mcleppa:
“This is only released through the Forum of http://www.amigans.net for Alpha testing. Still early stage, but work is ongoing.”
Release 0.36A:
1. Printer spooler directory should work properly now, this caused a lot of
problems.2. Printers was found trough search function, but printer properties was not
added correctly or not found. Should be working better now.3. Added SSL support, but require that you have AmiSSL installed, link to
Os4Depot above. For some of the debug logs I got from you, the printers required
SSL.4. In the search window I added the possibility to search by manual ip address
in case your printer is located on another subnetwork and my auto search does
not find it.https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/print/airprint.lha
AirScanner
Version 0.2 of AirScanner by Tomasz Paul has been released. This is an Amiga scanner utility based on the ESCL protocol. You can search for scanners in your network with the MDNS protocol. You can also add scanners by their IP address. Works with eSCL 2.5 and 2.62 devices. Tested on Epson XP-322 and Epson ET L3160.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/print/airscanner.lha
AmiArcadia
Version 36.11 of AmiArcadia for AmigaOS 4, a Signetics-based machines emulator, has been released by James Jacobs.
According to the documentation, AmiArcadia supports the following systems:
- Emerson Arcadia 2001 console family (Bandai, Emerson, Grandstand, Intervision, Leisure-Vision, Leonardo, MPT-03, Ormatu, Palladium, Poppy, Robdajet, Tele-Fever, Tempest, Tryom, Tunix, etc.) (c. 1982);
- Interton VC 4000 console family (Acetronic, Cabel, Fountain, Hanimex, Interton, Prinztronic, Radofin, Rowtron, Soundic, Voltmace, Waddingtons, etc.) (c. 1978);
- Elektor TV Games Computer (1979);
- PIPBUG- and BINBUG-based machines (EA 77up2, EA 78up5, Signetics Adaptable Board Computer, Eurocard 2650, etc.) (1977-1978);
- Signetics Instructor 50 trainer (1978);
- Signetics TWIN minicomputer (1976);
- Central Data 2650 computer (1977);
- PHUNSY computer (c. 1980);
- Ravensburger Selbstbaucomputer aka 2650 Minimal Computer trainer (1984);
- Hofacker MIKIT 2650 trainer (1978);
- Astro Wars, Galaxia, Laser Battle and Lazarian coin-ops by Zaccaria (1979-1981);
- Malzak 1 and 2 coin-ops by Kitronix (c. 1981);
- AY-3-8500/8550/8600-based Pong systems (Coleco Telstar Galaxy, Sheen TVG-201, etc.) (1976-1977);
- VTech Type-right machine (1985)
It is packed with features, far too many to list here. Examples include ReAction GUI, load/save snapshots, and windowed and fullscreen modes. Other features are CPU tracing, trainer, and drag and drop support. Additionally, it offers graphics scaling, PAL/NTSC modes, and frame skipping, among many other features!
You can read about the latest changes and download the package here:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=emulation/gamesystem/amiarcadia.lha
AmigaDiskBench v2.8
Derfs is back again with an update to AmigaDiskBench.
AmigaDiskBench is a modern, high-performance disk benchmarking utility specifically designed for AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition.
It provides a robust, ReAction-based GUI to measure, analyze, and visualize the performance of various storage devices, filesystems, and hardware configurations.
v2.9 (Current)
– Fixed: Random 4K Write, Random 4K Read, and Mixed R/W 70/30 tests failed on all hardware. ChangeFilePosition() returns -1 on some systems/filesystems despite the seek succeeding. Seek error detection now uses IoErr() instead of the return value.
– S.M.A.R.T. attribute name table expanded from 36 to 68 known attributes. Added SSD-specific attributes (Samsung, Intel, Micron, Kingston), HDD mechanical attributes, extended LBA counters, and missing ID 11 (Calibration Retry Count).
– Build identification: startup banner always prints version and build timestamp to the debug console.
– Module-selective debug: DEBUG_THIS_MODULE opt-in mechanism for focused serial debug output during diagnosis.https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/benchmark/amigadiskbench.lha
AmiSSL
Version 5.27 of AmiSSL has been released. As mentioned in earlier editions of the AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup, the AmiSSL project is a collaborative effort to develop a port of OpenSSL in a shared library for Amiga-based systems. It is a must-have if you use AmigaOS 4 to browse the web!
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/misc/amissl.lha
The following archive contains developer files and example programs.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/misc/amissl-sdk.lha
Arabic Console Device
DRIDI has released version 15.0Final of the Arabic Console Device.
Changes are as follows:
(version 15.0Final) “Version education&legacy” finished – [Arabic] algorithms:
rigorous and handcrafted – Vowels (and tanwin) before alif maqsura + alif suscrit enhanced. The handcrafted
algo[ed, ArabicLauncher] is less rigorous! If the Scribe wants other combination, he can use Capital[starting from 0xC0-0xDF] : an underline begins the arabic word.https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=driver/input/arabic_console_devicepro2.lha
Audio Convert Manager
Juan Carlos Herrán Martín has released version 1.06 of this utility. You can use this to convert sound files. It supports a wide range of formats, such as 8svx, aiff, mod, med, dbm, mp3, wav, and many more.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=audio/convert/acm.lha
Audiocast Remote
As can be read in the readme:
“Audiocast Remote is a standalone graphical controller for DLNA-enabled Audiocast and compatible audio streaming devices in your local network. It offers basic playback control (play, pause, next, previous, stop) and volume slider. Settings and last used IP address are saved in a simple text file for convenience. Preset buttons for station stored in mobile app.”
Features:
– Play, Pause, Next, Previous, Stop for DLNA device
– Fast volume control via slider
– Remembers last used IP/port in config file
– Simple start with Preset button (station must be stored in mobile app first)
– Simple, clean RapaGUI interfacehttps://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=audio/misc/audiocast.lha
Axion
VirtualAssets is developing a new 3D strategy game called Axion. Amitopia has a long article covering it, which you can find here:
https://amitopia.com/axion-brings-fully-3d-tactical-combat-to-the-amiga/
Ghettofinger Gaming made a video showing the game running on his AmigaOne X5000/040:
Baphomet Screensaver
First up in April is the Baphomet Screensaver by Juan Carlos Herrán Martín. It has a gothic theme with demons and angels, depicting the eternal battle of good and evil on your screen.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/misc/baphomet.lha
Depscan
The utility was created by Lorence Lombardo. Version 2.0 is now out and available for download.
Depscan was based on Megacz’s “Depstrack”, but was not translated at all, and was written entirely from scratch.
Depscan is intended for future use with bgpk’s extended information scripts.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/shell/depscan.lha
Dopus5ByAI
A new fork of Dopus 5 has been established. Please read below for more information.
“Directory Opus 5.100 – All Amigas
A modern, actively-maintained fork of Directory Opus 5 Magellan II, the legendary Amiga file manager, ported and updated for all Amiga-like platforms.
This fork (dopus5allamigas) picks up where the 2012 APL open-source release left off, adding bug fixes, new features, and continued platform support.
Supported platforms
– AmigaOS 3 (m68k, including OS3.9/OS3.2)
– AmigaOS 4 (PPC)
– MorphOS (PPC)
– AROS (i386, ARM, and other architectures)”https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/filetool/dopus5byai.lha
Grimorium PDF
Grimorium PDF is a utility you can use to open PDF documents, such as invoices, receipts, blueprints, and so forth.
It can export the pages to formats such as JPG and GIF. Version 2.60 is out now. It has now been compiled with Hollywood 112.0, using the new plugin PDF 2.0.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/text/misc/grimoriumpdf.lha
HollyTris
If you like Tetris, you’ll probably be happy to read that a new clone has been released!
It is called HollyTris and was developed by A500Fan. You can download it for free via the link below:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=game/puzzle/hollytris.lha
Hwp_HTTPStreamer
In the readme over on OS4Depot, we can read the following:
“This plugin enables Hollywood to open and stream files from HTTP sources as if they were stored on a local drive. Once this plugin has been activated, all Hollywood functions that deal with files will “automagically” be able to open files from HTTP sources as well. Starting with version 2.0, HTTP Streamer also supports the hURL plugin, which makes it possible to stream data using lots of other protocols, such as HTTPS or FTP.
HTTP Streamer uses a sophisticated multi-threaded design for highly efficient
streaming. Each connection is managed by a dedicated thread for optimal performance. The
plugin also supports Hollywood 6.0’s new streaming APIs, which means that you will be able to
stream audio and video files from HTTP sources with plugins like avcodec.hwp.”https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/hollywood/httpstreamer.lha
Hwp_hURL
Another nice plugin for Hollywood.
“hURL is a plugin for Hollywood that allows you to transfer data using many different protocols. Based on curl, hURL supports an incredibly wide range of transfer protocols, e.g., DICT, FILE, FTP, FTPS, Gopher, HTTP, HTTPS, IMAP, IMAPS, LDAP, LDAPS, POP3, POP3S, RTMP, RTSP, SCP, SFTP, SMB, SMBS, SMTP, SMTPS, Telnet and TFTP. Furthermore, hURL supports SSL certificates, HTTP POST, HTTP PUT, FTP uploading, HTTP form based upload, proxies, HTTP/2, cookies, user+password authentication (Basic, Plain, Digest, CRAM-MD5, NTLM, Negotiate and Kerberos), file transfer resume, proxy tunneling and more. It really is the ultimate data transfer engine for Hollywood, leaving nothing to be desired.”
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/hollywood/hurl.lha
iConecta
This is a small and handy utility that can be used to test your Internet connection. It is being developed by Juan Carlos Herrán Martín.
For the new version, the author has removed the Miniwood system due to visual problems with the clock.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=network/misc/iconecta.lha
MCC_HTMLView
“HTMLview.mcc is a MUI custom class that renders HTML inside any MUI application. The class supports the bulk of HTML 4 and is fast enough to drop into mail readers, news readers, and help browsers without a noticeable parse step.”
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/mui/mcc_htmlview.lha
NodeAmiga
A complete JavaScript engine and runtime environment for classic Amiga computers. Built from scratch in C, targeting MC68000 and AmigaOS 2.0+. Inspired by Node.js, adapted for the Amiga platform.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/language/nodeamiga.lha
PolarPaint
PolarPaint is an experimental paint program made in Hollywood by Anbjørn Myren. Version 1.381 was uploaded to OS4Depot and became available on April 17th.
There are currently two versions available, one regular and one small. More information about all changes can be found on OS4Depot.
– Fix – Check that filename is not same as input file when saving with delay
– RMB button change when switching mode
– Missing filters in save fil requestorshttps://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=graphics/edit/polarpaint.lha
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=graphics/edit/polarpaint_small.lhaRapaTank
With this application, depending on your address, a list of gas stations can be found. A navigation aid is also offered. Version 1.7 is now available for download.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/misc/rapatank.zip
Rave
Daniel Jedlicka has released an updated version of Rave, his sound editor for AmigaOS 4-compatible computers. It provides functionality for manipulating and storing digital audio files.
Changes since the previous release are as follows:
– A configurable ruler above the waveform display now shows time or sample
position.– Fixed: After changing the font in the Settings, the font name gadget could
show garbage in certain circumstances.– Fixed: An off-by-one error introduced in sndeditor.gadget 1.5 could freeze the
system when click-dragging past the gadget’s right border.– Added a workaround for a bug in button.gadget <54.3 that could trigger a race
condition and result in a crash on AmigaOne X1000 computers.– Based on a user request, lowered the minimum supported sample rate to 4000 Hz.
– Various other smaller improvements and fixes.
– Updated documentation.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=audio/edit/rave.lha
ScummVM
Maijestro, who runs the Amiga Retro Channel on YouTube, is working hard to improve the AmigaOS 4 port of ScummVM and keep it up to date. No easy task for sure, but he is doing a great job so far! I’m happy that this version runs fine on my A1222+.
Old screenshot showing The Curse of the Monkey Island running through ScummVM.ScummVM is a program that allows you to run many classic point-and-click adventure games, provided you already have the game data files. ScummVM replaces the executables shipped with the original games, allowing you to play them on modern hardware.
This is a native AmigaOS4 PPC port of ScummVM, built with GLES2 support via Warp3D Nova. It runs on AmigaOne X5000 and compatible hardware. For QEMU and Pegasos2 users, Wazp3D is required as a software OpenGL replacement:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/graphics/wazp3d.lha
VERSION HISTORY:
2026.2.0-AmigaOS4 – Major update– Updated to ScummVM 2026.2.0
– 92 engines included (up from 26)
– Vulkan support removed (not needed, GLES2 via gl4es used)
– Mouse Grab support added (Ctrl+M to toggle)
– Startup time reduced to ~1 second
– shaders.dat caching added
– All debug output removed (clean release build)
– Version string cleaned up (no git hash)
– Binary stripped (22MB)
– clib4.library V2.1 included
– FluidSynth MIDI driver added and confirmed working on X5000 (SoundFont .sf2 files go in the soundfonts/ folder in PROGDIR:)
– TiMidity MIDI driver added and confirmed working on X5000
– MM1 (Might & Magic 1) engine enabled
– SCI32 engine enabled (Blue Force, PQ4, SQ6, Phantasmagoria)
– GUI fix: Override settings (Audio/MIDI/Graphics) now correctly initialized when opening Edit Game dialog
– GUI fix: GM Device and MT-32 Device dropdowns are now correctly enabled when the MIDI override is active in per-game settings
– CAMD: MIDI port selection now correctly lists all available ports
– BUG FIX: GUI Scale crash fixed — switching scale in fullscreen mode no longer causes “Surface::transBlitFrom: bytesPerPixel must be 1, 2, 4” error and quit (3bpp surface is now correctly converted to 32bit)
– BUG FIX: GUI Scale default set to 100% on first launch — GUI is now fully functional on first start without a config file
– BUG FIX: False “Unknown Level 9 game or version” detection fixed — games like Necronomicon no longer show a spurious Level 9 entry in the game list. Root cause was a logic error in the Level 9 scanner (present in all ScummVM platforms) which has been corrected.SerialShell
In the documents, we can read the following:
SerialShell is a lightweight TCP server that runs on AmigaOS 4 and enables remote command execution, file transfer, and program output capture from a host machine. It is designed for developers who use QEMU or real Amiga hardware and want to automate build-deploy-test workflows from their development PC.
Key features:
– Execute AmigaOS shell commands remotely and capture output
– Upload and download files over TCP (binary safe)
– Run clib4/-athread=native programs with output capture
– Minimal footprint (~70 KB), no external dependencies
– Auto-starts at boot via S:User-Startuphttps://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/utility/serialshell.lha
Snoopy
If you’d like to have a peek at what actually goes on behind the curtains on your AmigaOS 4 desktop, the utility called Snoopy will be able to help you. Created by Colin Wenzel, this is a SnoopDos-like program that will reveal all kinds of information about what is happening.
Snoopy 54.129 (16-04-2026): CJW
– Bumped Snoopy DOS update version warning to 54.155https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/filetool/snoopy.lha
Vintage Song Player
This is a music player created by Juan Carlos Herrán Martín. It supports a wide range of formats, such as MP3, MOD, MED, XM, S3M, and so forth.
Version 2.75 is out now. The option to raise or lower the volume has been included at the request of Helmut Haake.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=audio/play/vintagesongplayer.lha
VirtIO SCSI Device Driver for AmigaOS 4.1 FE
Derf has released version 1.8 of this driver. Virtioscsi.device is a device driver for AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition that gives the operating system access to VirtIO SCSI virtual disks in QEMU virtual machines.
He writes as follows:
“This driver was developed with Claude AI (Anthropic) acting as the primary engineer – writing all C code, designing the architecture, debugging hardware-level issues, and navigating the AmigaOS 4.1 SDK. It is a
practical demonstration of AI-assisted low-level systems programming on a niche, legacy platform with minimal AI training data available.”https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=driver/storage/virtioscsi.lha
WipeOut-RE Fantomas Edition
HunoPPC announced the final version of this game:
“Hello Amigans, Here is the final version of WipeOut-RE Fontômas edition Normal and SPE version.
This version speeds up the engine by 2.5x and you will be able to take advantage of shaders with effects (CRT, etc.).
On A1222 + RX480 8GO (native screen) = 200 fps 70% of CPU
On X5000 + RX560 3GO (native screen) = 400 fps 40% of CPU
This version is in Beta on my FTP server (named: wipegame_egl).
This version is hybrid (Normal and SPE) and uses the new version of EGL_Wrap (W.I.P. not distributed).
The final version should be released soon, and you will be able to fully enjoy it on your NG machines.
Thank you for your support and patience, as this is a colossal undertaking, especially since I am the only one writing the code and fixing the problems. Have a good day!”
https://ko-fi.com/post/WipeOut-RE-Fontomas-edition-NORMALSPE-Core-final-O4O71WKDTG
On April 27th he announced:
“We’re finally here!! We’re on the home stretch before the release of WipeOut-RE Shaders and WipeOut-RE Fantômas Edition.
Three months of work to achieve this result in my free time
These two versions will be officially released this weekend and will be available for download on my website.”https://ko-fi.com/post/WipeOut-RE-Shaders-and-WipeOut-RE-Shaders-Fantomas-D1D21YJIW6
Looks like brilliant work once again from HunoPPC!
Miscellaneous News
Amiga Music from Norway
The Norwegian Amiga musician Helge Kvalheim is back with more music!
As far as I know, he made three songs in April, which he uploaded to his YouTube channel. Here is one of them. Enjoy!
Lady Noir – Middle Big Room Reverb (HKvalhe’s 16bit 6ch Amiga Soft Jazz Swing) – Helge Kvalheim
Amiga Future
Issue 180 of Amiga Future has been released!
This May and June issue contains reviews of El Asesino Que Nadie Escucho (EAQNE), Kyvos, Lüttje Bookholler 1.89, and much more!
More information, as well as the opportunity to order, can be found via the link below:
https://www.amigafuture.de/app.php/kb/viewarticle?a=11054
Rewriting clib4’s I/O Layer: A Newlib-Inspired stdio for AmigaOS 4
Andrea Palmatè, Amigasoft.net, has published a new post on his Ko-fi-page. Check it out here:
https://ko-fi.com/post/Rewriting-clib4s-IO-Layer-A-Newlib-Inspired-std-P5P11XTKA2
New, QEMU-specific graphics card driver for AmigaOS 4
Amiga-news.de reports that QEMU developer Zoltan Balaton has released ATIRadeon.chip, a replacement for the graphics card driver included with AmigaOS 4. Please visit amiga-news.de to get the full news.
https://amiga-news.de/en/news/AN-2026-04-00107-EN.html
Huenison by Retream Games Competition
A game competition in Huenison by Retream is currently taking place on Amigans.net.
The contest is being arranged by 328gts. The goal is to score as many points as possible. Everyone is welcome to join in. You can find more details here:
https://www.amigans.net/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=10088
Kyvos 2.1.0
George Sokianos has released a new version of Kyvos. This is a user-friendly graphical frontend for QEMU, which makes it much easier to set up and run AmigaOS 4 on different platforms.
More information can be found via the link below:
https://ko-fi.com/post/Kyvos-2-1-0-hot-released-G2G31YIJTU
Here is a video showing the installation process of Kyvos v2.
YouTube
I Smelled Smoke! First Power On of a RARE AmigaOne XE by BlueBarnTech
AmigaOne XE Repair Part 2: New Parts, Serial Ports, and Zero Luck. (Help!) by BlueBarnTech
Amiga NG na dopingu!!! X1000 – chłodniej – ciszej – szybciej….
nowy80Retro #219, Wings Battlefield – AmigaOS4.1, Pegasos II, PPC 1000MHz, Radeon 9000 Pro
nowy80Retro #220, AmigaOS4.1, Pegasos II PPC z Tunerem TV AVerMedia AVerTV Studio
QEMU 11 – AOS4 A1 Installing the system from the Voodoo3 development device by Marek Glogowski
AmigaOne X5000 Gameplay Los Malditos del Valle del Cerro + Bonus Turrican II (Remake) on AmigaOS 4.1
Until next time
You’ve now reached the end of another AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup. 🙂 Hope you enjoyed the news, and that you found out about something you didn’t know about from before.
Thanks to all of you for reading, and I wish you a great May!
Yours,
Puni / AmigaOldskooler
#Amiga #AmigaNews #AmigaOS4 #AmigaOS41 #computers #PowerPC #PPC #retroComputers #technology -
AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup – April 2026
Introduction
Hi, and welcome to another edition of the AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup!
This time we’ll have a look at what has been going on in the community and on the platform in April.
Without further ado, let us head over to the news!
Software News
AirPrint
This is a printer utility for AmigaOS 4.
According to the author, mcleppa:
“This is only released through the Forum of http://www.amigans.net for Alpha testing. Still early stage, but work is ongoing.”
Release 0.36A:
1. Printer spooler directory should work properly now, this caused a lot of
problems.2. Printers was found trough search function, but printer properties was not
added correctly or not found. Should be working better now.3. Added SSL support, but require that you have AmiSSL installed, link to
Os4Depot above. For some of the debug logs I got from you, the printers required
SSL.4. In the search window I added the possibility to search by manual ip address
in case your printer is located on another subnetwork and my auto search does
not find it.https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/print/airprint.lha
AirScanner
Version 0.2 of AirScanner by Tomasz Paul has been released. This is an Amiga scanner utility based on the ESCL protocol. You can search for scanners in your network with the MDNS protocol. You can also add scanners by their IP address. Works with eSCL 2.5 and 2.62 devices. Tested on Epson XP-322 and Epson ET L3160.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/print/airscanner.lha
AmiArcadia
Version 36.11 of AmiArcadia for AmigaOS 4, a Signetics-based machines emulator, has been released by James Jacobs.
According to the documentation, AmiArcadia supports the following systems:
- Emerson Arcadia 2001 console family (Bandai, Emerson, Grandstand, Intervision, Leisure-Vision, Leonardo, MPT-03, Ormatu, Palladium, Poppy, Robdajet, Tele-Fever, Tempest, Tryom, Tunix, etc.) (c. 1982);
- Interton VC 4000 console family (Acetronic, Cabel, Fountain, Hanimex, Interton, Prinztronic, Radofin, Rowtron, Soundic, Voltmace, Waddingtons, etc.) (c. 1978);
- Elektor TV Games Computer (1979);
- PIPBUG- and BINBUG-based machines (EA 77up2, EA 78up5, Signetics Adaptable Board Computer, Eurocard 2650, etc.) (1977-1978);
- Signetics Instructor 50 trainer (1978);
- Signetics TWIN minicomputer (1976);
- Central Data 2650 computer (1977);
- PHUNSY computer (c. 1980);
- Ravensburger Selbstbaucomputer aka 2650 Minimal Computer trainer (1984);
- Hofacker MIKIT 2650 trainer (1978);
- Astro Wars, Galaxia, Laser Battle and Lazarian coin-ops by Zaccaria (1979-1981);
- Malzak 1 and 2 coin-ops by Kitronix (c. 1981);
- AY-3-8500/8550/8600-based Pong systems (Coleco Telstar Galaxy, Sheen TVG-201, etc.) (1976-1977);
- VTech Type-right machine (1985)
It is packed with features, far too many to list here. Examples include ReAction GUI, load/save snapshots, and windowed and fullscreen modes. Other features are CPU tracing, trainer, and drag and drop support. Additionally, it offers graphics scaling, PAL/NTSC modes, and frame skipping, among many other features!
You can read about the latest changes and download the package here:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=emulation/gamesystem/amiarcadia.lha
AmigaDiskBench v2.8
Derfs is back again with an update to AmigaDiskBench.
AmigaDiskBench is a modern, high-performance disk benchmarking utility specifically designed for AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition.
It provides a robust, ReAction-based GUI to measure, analyze, and visualize the performance of various storage devices, filesystems, and hardware configurations.
v2.9 (Current)
– Fixed: Random 4K Write, Random 4K Read, and Mixed R/W 70/30 tests failed on all hardware. ChangeFilePosition() returns -1 on some systems/filesystems despite the seek succeeding. Seek error detection now uses IoErr() instead of the return value.
– S.M.A.R.T. attribute name table expanded from 36 to 68 known attributes. Added SSD-specific attributes (Samsung, Intel, Micron, Kingston), HDD mechanical attributes, extended LBA counters, and missing ID 11 (Calibration Retry Count).
– Build identification: startup banner always prints version and build timestamp to the debug console.
– Module-selective debug: DEBUG_THIS_MODULE opt-in mechanism for focused serial debug output during diagnosis.https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/benchmark/amigadiskbench.lha
AmiSSL
Version 5.27 of AmiSSL has been released. As mentioned in earlier editions of the AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup, the AmiSSL project is a collaborative effort to develop a port of OpenSSL in a shared library for Amiga-based systems. It is a must-have if you use AmigaOS 4 to browse the web!
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/misc/amissl.lha
The following archive contains developer files and example programs.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/misc/amissl-sdk.lha
Arabic Console Device
DRIDI has released version 15.0Final of the Arabic Console Device.
Changes are as follows:
(version 15.0Final) “Version education&legacy” finished – [Arabic] algorithms:
rigorous and handcrafted – Vowels (and tanwin) before alif maqsura + alif suscrit enhanced. The handcrafted
algo[ed, ArabicLauncher] is less rigorous! If the Scribe wants other combination, he can use Capital[starting from 0xC0-0xDF] : an underline begins the arabic word.https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=driver/input/arabic_console_devicepro2.lha
Audio Convert Manager
Juan Carlos Herrán Martín has released version 1.06 of this utility. You can use this to convert sound files. It supports a wide range of formats, such as 8svx, aiff, mod, med, dbm, mp3, wav, and many more.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=audio/convert/acm.lha
Audiocast Remote
As can be read in the readme:
“Audiocast Remote is a standalone graphical controller for DLNA-enabled Audiocast and compatible audio streaming devices in your local network. It offers basic playback control (play, pause, next, previous, stop) and volume slider. Settings and last used IP address are saved in a simple text file for convenience. Preset buttons for station stored in mobile app.”
Features:
– Play, Pause, Next, Previous, Stop for DLNA device
– Fast volume control via slider
– Remembers last used IP/port in config file
– Simple start with Preset button (station must be stored in mobile app first)
– Simple, clean RapaGUI interfacehttps://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=audio/misc/audiocast.lha
Axion
VirtualAssets is developing a new 3D strategy game called Axion. Amitopia has a long article covering it, which you can find here:
https://amitopia.com/axion-brings-fully-3d-tactical-combat-to-the-amiga/
Ghettofinger Gaming made a video showing the game running on his AmigaOne X5000/040:
Baphomet Screensaver
First up in April is the Baphomet Screensaver by Juan Carlos Herrán Martín. It has a gothic theme with demons and angels, depicting the eternal battle of good and evil on your screen.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/misc/baphomet.lha
Depscan
The utility was created by Lorence Lombardo. Version 2.0 is now out and available for download.
Depscan was based on Megacz’s “Depstrack”, but was not translated at all, and was written entirely from scratch.
Depscan is intended for future use with bgpk’s extended information scripts.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/shell/depscan.lha
Dopus5ByAI
A new fork of Dopus 5 has been established. Please read below for more information.
“Directory Opus 5.100 – All Amigas
A modern, actively-maintained fork of Directory Opus 5 Magellan II, the legendary Amiga file manager, ported and updated for all Amiga-like platforms.
This fork (dopus5allamigas) picks up where the 2012 APL open-source release left off, adding bug fixes, new features, and continued platform support.
Supported platforms
– AmigaOS 3 (m68k, including OS3.9/OS3.2)
– AmigaOS 4 (PPC)
– MorphOS (PPC)
– AROS (i386, ARM, and other architectures)”https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/filetool/dopus5byai.lha
Grimorium PDF
Grimorium PDF is a utility you can use to open PDF documents, such as invoices, receipts, blueprints, and so forth.
It can export the pages to formats such as JPG and GIF. Version 2.60 is out now. It has now been compiled with Hollywood 112.0, using the new plugin PDF 2.0.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/text/misc/grimoriumpdf.lha
HollyTris
If you like Tetris, you’ll probably be happy to read that a new clone has been released!
It is called HollyTris and was developed by A500Fan. You can download it for free via the link below:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=game/puzzle/hollytris.lha
Hwp_HTTPStreamer
In the readme over on OS4Depot, we can read the following:
“This plugin enables Hollywood to open and stream files from HTTP sources as if they were stored on a local drive. Once this plugin has been activated, all Hollywood functions that deal with files will “automagically” be able to open files from HTTP sources as well. Starting with version 2.0, HTTP Streamer also supports the hURL plugin, which makes it possible to stream data using lots of other protocols, such as HTTPS or FTP.
HTTP Streamer uses a sophisticated multi-threaded design for highly efficient
streaming. Each connection is managed by a dedicated thread for optimal performance. The
plugin also supports Hollywood 6.0’s new streaming APIs, which means that you will be able to
stream audio and video files from HTTP sources with plugins like avcodec.hwp.”https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/hollywood/httpstreamer.lha
Hwp_hURL
Another nice plugin for Hollywood.
“hURL is a plugin for Hollywood that allows you to transfer data using many different protocols. Based on curl, hURL supports an incredibly wide range of transfer protocols, e.g., DICT, FILE, FTP, FTPS, Gopher, HTTP, HTTPS, IMAP, IMAPS, LDAP, LDAPS, POP3, POP3S, RTMP, RTSP, SCP, SFTP, SMB, SMBS, SMTP, SMTPS, Telnet and TFTP. Furthermore, hURL supports SSL certificates, HTTP POST, HTTP PUT, FTP uploading, HTTP form based upload, proxies, HTTP/2, cookies, user+password authentication (Basic, Plain, Digest, CRAM-MD5, NTLM, Negotiate and Kerberos), file transfer resume, proxy tunneling and more. It really is the ultimate data transfer engine for Hollywood, leaving nothing to be desired.”
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/hollywood/hurl.lha
iConecta
This is a small and handy utility that can be used to test your Internet connection. It is being developed by Juan Carlos Herrán Martín.
For the new version, the author has removed the Miniwood system due to visual problems with the clock.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=network/misc/iconecta.lha
MCC_HTMLView
“HTMLview.mcc is a MUI custom class that renders HTML inside any MUI application. The class supports the bulk of HTML 4 and is fast enough to drop into mail readers, news readers, and help browsers without a noticeable parse step.”
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/mui/mcc_htmlview.lha
NodeAmiga
A complete JavaScript engine and runtime environment for classic Amiga computers. Built from scratch in C, targeting MC68000 and AmigaOS 2.0+. Inspired by Node.js, adapted for the Amiga platform.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/language/nodeamiga.lha
PolarPaint
PolarPaint is an experimental paint program made in Hollywood by Anbjørn Myren. Version 1.381 was uploaded to OS4Depot and became available on April 17th.
There are currently two versions available, one regular and one small. More information about all changes can be found on OS4Depot.
– Fix – Check that filename is not same as input file when saving with delay
– RMB button change when switching mode
– Missing filters in save fil requestorshttps://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=graphics/edit/polarpaint.lha
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=graphics/edit/polarpaint_small.lhaRapaTank
With this application, depending on your address, a list of gas stations can be found. A navigation aid is also offered. Version 1.7 is now available for download.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/misc/rapatank.zip
Rave
Daniel Jedlicka has released an updated version of Rave, his sound editor for AmigaOS 4-compatible computers. It provides functionality for manipulating and storing digital audio files.
Changes since the previous release are as follows:
– A configurable ruler above the waveform display now shows time or sample
position.– Fixed: After changing the font in the Settings, the font name gadget could
show garbage in certain circumstances.– Fixed: An off-by-one error introduced in sndeditor.gadget 1.5 could freeze the
system when click-dragging past the gadget’s right border.– Added a workaround for a bug in button.gadget <54.3 that could trigger a race
condition and result in a crash on AmigaOne X1000 computers.– Based on a user request, lowered the minimum supported sample rate to 4000 Hz.
– Various other smaller improvements and fixes.
– Updated documentation.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=audio/edit/rave.lha
ScummVM
Maijestro, who runs the Amiga Retro Channel on YouTube, is working hard to improve the AmigaOS 4 port of ScummVM and keep it up to date. No easy task for sure, but he is doing a great job so far! I’m happy that this version runs fine on my A1222+.
Old screenshot showing The Curse of the Monkey Island running through ScummVM.ScummVM is a program that allows you to run many classic point-and-click adventure games, provided you already have the game data files. ScummVM replaces the executables shipped with the original games, allowing you to play them on modern hardware.
This is a native AmigaOS4 PPC port of ScummVM, built with GLES2 support via Warp3D Nova. It runs on AmigaOne X5000 and compatible hardware. For QEMU and Pegasos2 users, Wazp3D is required as a software OpenGL replacement:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/graphics/wazp3d.lha
VERSION HISTORY:
2026.2.0-AmigaOS4 – Major update– Updated to ScummVM 2026.2.0
– 92 engines included (up from 26)
– Vulkan support removed (not needed, GLES2 via gl4es used)
– Mouse Grab support added (Ctrl+M to toggle)
– Startup time reduced to ~1 second
– shaders.dat caching added
– All debug output removed (clean release build)
– Version string cleaned up (no git hash)
– Binary stripped (22MB)
– clib4.library V2.1 included
– FluidSynth MIDI driver added and confirmed working on X5000 (SoundFont .sf2 files go in the soundfonts/ folder in PROGDIR:)
– TiMidity MIDI driver added and confirmed working on X5000
– MM1 (Might & Magic 1) engine enabled
– SCI32 engine enabled (Blue Force, PQ4, SQ6, Phantasmagoria)
– GUI fix: Override settings (Audio/MIDI/Graphics) now correctly initialized when opening Edit Game dialog
– GUI fix: GM Device and MT-32 Device dropdowns are now correctly enabled when the MIDI override is active in per-game settings
– CAMD: MIDI port selection now correctly lists all available ports
– BUG FIX: GUI Scale crash fixed — switching scale in fullscreen mode no longer causes “Surface::transBlitFrom: bytesPerPixel must be 1, 2, 4” error and quit (3bpp surface is now correctly converted to 32bit)
– BUG FIX: GUI Scale default set to 100% on first launch — GUI is now fully functional on first start without a config file
– BUG FIX: False “Unknown Level 9 game or version” detection fixed — games like Necronomicon no longer show a spurious Level 9 entry in the game list. Root cause was a logic error in the Level 9 scanner (present in all ScummVM platforms) which has been corrected.SerialShell
In the documents, we can read the following:
SerialShell is a lightweight TCP server that runs on AmigaOS 4 and enables remote command execution, file transfer, and program output capture from a host machine. It is designed for developers who use QEMU or real Amiga hardware and want to automate build-deploy-test workflows from their development PC.
Key features:
– Execute AmigaOS shell commands remotely and capture output
– Upload and download files over TCP (binary safe)
– Run clib4/-athread=native programs with output capture
– Minimal footprint (~70 KB), no external dependencies
– Auto-starts at boot via S:User-Startuphttps://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/utility/serialshell.lha
Snoopy
If you’d like to have a peek at what actually goes on behind the curtains on your AmigaOS 4 desktop, the utility called Snoopy will be able to help you. Created by Colin Wenzel, this is a SnoopDos-like program that will reveal all kinds of information about what is happening.
Snoopy 54.129 (16-04-2026): CJW
– Bumped Snoopy DOS update version warning to 54.155https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/filetool/snoopy.lha
Vintage Song Player
This is a music player created by Juan Carlos Herrán Martín. It supports a wide range of formats, such as MP3, MOD, MED, XM, S3M, and so forth.
Version 2.75 is out now. The option to raise or lower the volume has been included at the request of Helmut Haake.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=audio/play/vintagesongplayer.lha
VirtIO SCSI Device Driver for AmigaOS 4.1 FE
Derf has released version 1.8 of this driver. Virtioscsi.device is a device driver for AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition that gives the operating system access to VirtIO SCSI virtual disks in QEMU virtual machines.
He writes as follows:
“This driver was developed with Claude AI (Anthropic) acting as the primary engineer – writing all C code, designing the architecture, debugging hardware-level issues, and navigating the AmigaOS 4.1 SDK. It is a
practical demonstration of AI-assisted low-level systems programming on a niche, legacy platform with minimal AI training data available.”https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=driver/storage/virtioscsi.lha
WipeOut-RE Fantomas Edition
HunoPPC announced the final version of this game:
“Hello Amigans, Here is the final version of WipeOut-RE Fontômas edition Normal and SPE version.
This version speeds up the engine by 2.5x and you will be able to take advantage of shaders with effects (CRT, etc.).
On A1222 + RX480 8GO (native screen) = 200 fps 70% of CPU
On X5000 + RX560 3GO (native screen) = 400 fps 40% of CPU
This version is in Beta on my FTP server (named: wipegame_egl).
This version is hybrid (Normal and SPE) and uses the new version of EGL_Wrap (W.I.P. not distributed).
The final version should be released soon, and you will be able to fully enjoy it on your NG machines.
Thank you for your support and patience, as this is a colossal undertaking, especially since I am the only one writing the code and fixing the problems. Have a good day!”
https://ko-fi.com/post/WipeOut-RE-Fontomas-edition-NORMALSPE-Core-final-O4O71WKDTG
On April 27th he announced:
“We’re finally here!! We’re on the home stretch before the release of WipeOut-RE Shaders and WipeOut-RE Fantômas Edition.
Three months of work to achieve this result in my free time
These two versions will be officially released this weekend and will be available for download on my website.”https://ko-fi.com/post/WipeOut-RE-Shaders-and-WipeOut-RE-Shaders-Fantomas-D1D21YJIW6
Looks like brilliant work once again from HunoPPC!
Miscellaneous News
Amiga Music from Norway
The Norwegian Amiga musician Helge Kvalheim is back with more music!
As far as I know, he made three songs in April, which he uploaded to his YouTube channel. Here is one of them. Enjoy!
Lady Noir – Middle Big Room Reverb (HKvalhe’s 16bit 6ch Amiga Soft Jazz Swing) – Helge Kvalheim
Amiga Future
Issue 180 of Amiga Future has been released!
This May and June issue contains reviews of El Asesino Que Nadie Escucho (EAQNE), Kyvos, Lüttje Bookholler 1.89, and much more!
More information, as well as the opportunity to order, can be found via the link below:
https://www.amigafuture.de/app.php/kb/viewarticle?a=11054
Rewriting clib4’s I/O Layer: A Newlib-Inspired stdio for AmigaOS 4
Andrea Palmatè, Amigasoft.net, has published a new post on his Ko-fi-page. Check it out here:
https://ko-fi.com/post/Rewriting-clib4s-IO-Layer-A-Newlib-Inspired-std-P5P11XTKA2
New, QEMU-specific graphics card driver for AmigaOS 4
Amiga-news.de reports that QEMU developer Zoltan Balaton has released ATIRadeon.chip, a replacement for the graphics card driver included with AmigaOS 4. Please visit amiga-news.de to get the full news.
https://amiga-news.de/en/news/AN-2026-04-00107-EN.html
Huenison by Retream Games Competition
A game competition in Huenison by Retream is currently taking place on Amigans.net.
The contest is being arranged by 328gts. The goal is to score as many points as possible. Everyone is welcome to join in. You can find more details here:
https://www.amigans.net/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=10088
Kyvos 2.1.0
George Sokianos has released a new version of Kyvos. This is a user-friendly graphical frontend for QEMU, which makes it much easier to set up and run AmigaOS 4 on different platforms.
More information can be found via the link below:
https://ko-fi.com/post/Kyvos-2-1-0-hot-released-G2G31YIJTU
Here is a video showing the installation process of Kyvos v2.
YouTube
I Smelled Smoke! First Power On of a RARE AmigaOne XE by BlueBarnTech
AmigaOne XE Repair Part 2: New Parts, Serial Ports, and Zero Luck. (Help!) by BlueBarnTech
Amiga NG na dopingu!!! X1000 – chłodniej – ciszej – szybciej….
nowy80Retro #219, Wings Battlefield – AmigaOS4.1, Pegasos II, PPC 1000MHz, Radeon 9000 Pro
nowy80Retro #220, AmigaOS4.1, Pegasos II PPC z Tunerem TV AVerMedia AVerTV Studio
QEMU 11 – AOS4 A1 Installing the system from the Voodoo3 development device by Marek Glogowski
AmigaOne X5000 Gameplay Los Malditos del Valle del Cerro + Bonus Turrican II (Remake) on AmigaOS 4.1
Until next time
You’ve now reached the end of another AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup. 🙂 Hope you enjoyed the news, and that you found out about something you didn’t know about from before.
Thanks to all of you for reading, and I wish you a great May!
Yours,
Puni / AmigaOldskooler
#Amiga #AmigaNews #AmigaOS4 #AmigaOS41 #computers #PowerPC #PPC #retroComputers #technology -
AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup – October 2025
Introduction
Hi everyone,
Thanks for visiting my blog, and for checking out this new issue of the AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup!
My A1222+. Photo by Puni.If you are new to this series (hi, and welcome!), it’s essentially a summary that covers the previous month’s news related to the AmigaOS 4 platform.
This month, October, has been jam-packed with events and news, almost too much to keep up with! News is spread on many channels, so there is a lot to keep track of, but that is part of the fun, and the reason they end up in a roundup like this. 😉
Anyway, October has been a FANTASTIC month for the AmigaOS 4 community, I dare to state that. It will be hard to top this for a while, I think!
Without further ado, let’s dive into what October was like in the world of AmigaOS 4!
Software News
First up is ReSrc4 from René W. Olsen. This is a portable Amiga 68k hunk file disassembler. The source code is available on GitHub:
https://github.com/rolsen74/resrc4
The archive can be fetched from OS4Depot:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/misc/resrc4.lha
Screenshot by PuniAmiBrixx is a puzzle game for the Amiga, ported from the PC version called Joemine. It was brought over by Joerg Renkert. Version 2.31 is now available for download from OS4Depot. It supports skins, which means that you can change how the game looks in many ways!
Screenshot by PuniIn a field of stacked stones, your target is to eliminate groups of stones of the same color. Thereby, the other stones will fall down and form new groups. The game ends when no more groups can be eliminated.
The game works very well, and I enjoyed testing it. I recommend that you give it a try if you enjoy puzzle games like this!
Screenshot from an older version – By PuniVersion 35.31 of AmiArcadia for AmigaOS 4, a Signetics-based machines emulator, has been released by James Jacobs.
According to the documentation, AmiArcadia supports the following systems:
- Emerson Arcadia 2001 console family (Bandai, Emerson, Grandstand, Intervision, Leisure-Vision, Leonardo, MPT-03, Ormatu, Palladium, Poppy, Robdajet, Tele-Fever, Tempest, Tryom, Tunix, etc.) (c. 1982);
- Interton VC 4000 console family (Acetronic, Cabel, Fountain, Hanimex, Interton, Prinztronic, Radofin, Rowtron, Soundic, Voltmace, Waddingtons, etc.) (c. 1978);
- Elektor TV Games Computer (1979);
- PIPBUG- and BINBUG-based machines (EA 77up2, EA 78up5, Signetics Adaptable Board Computer, Eurocard 2650, etc.) (1977-1978);
- Signetics Instructor 50 trainer (1978);
- Signetics TWIN minicomputer (1976);
- Central Data 2650 computer (1977);
- PHUNSY computer (c. 1980);
- Ravensburger Selbstbaucomputer aka 2650 Minimal Computer trainer (1984);
- Hofacker MIKIT 2650 trainer (1978);
- Astro Wars, Galaxia, Laser Battle and Lazarian coin-ops by Zaccaria (1979-1981);
- Malzak 1 and 2 coin-ops by Kitronix (c. 1981);
- AY-3-8500/8550/8600-based Pong systems (Coleco Telstar Galaxy, Sheen TVG-201, etc.) (1976-1977);
- VTech Type-right machine (1985)
It is packed with features, far too many to list here. Examples include ReAction GUI, load/save snapshots, and windowed and fullscreen modes. Other features are CPU tracing, trainer, and drag and drop support. Additionally, it offers graphics scaling, PAL/NTSC modes, and frame skipping, among many other features!
The new version contains miscellaneous improvements and bug fixes. To read more about this, or to download the game, please head over to OS4Depot:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=emulation/gamesystem/amiarcadia.lha
Screenshot lent from the website of Hyperion EntertainmentNow for some really big news… Are you ready? Hyperion Entertainment is back! Yes, they are back in full gear with a brand new update to AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition! This time it is Update 3. Let us have a look at what this one has to offer us:
Brussels, Saturday, October 18, 2025
Hyperion Entertainment BV is proud to announce the release of Update 3 for AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition. Update 3 is a maintenance and stability update for AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition and includes more than 60 new features, 70 updates, and over 135 bug fixes across the system.
Some of the most notable improvements include:
The TCP/IP stack Roadshow has been updated to version 1.15, which among many other things greatly improves network stability and speed.
New, updated kernels for the X5000, X1000, AmigaOne, Pegasos II, Sam460, Sam440, and Classic Amiga systems, featuring upgraded cache handling and DMA operation on supported hardware.
An updated and improved USB stack which, among many other new features, performance improvements and bug fixes, now supports isochronous transfers for streaming devices.
An updated version of AmigaDOS with new features, enhancements, and numerous bug fixes.
An updated graphics library that now supports automatic detection of 4K/UHD monitors.
Updated versions of elf.library, intuition.library, and newlib.library, all featuring many new functions and bug fixes.
And many, many more new features, updates, and bug fixes.
Update 3 is available via AmiUpdate. Registered users can also download Update 3 from the download section at www.hyperion-entertainment.com.
Hyperion Entertainment would like to thank all the hardworking developers and testers for their dedication to this release. You keep the dream alive!
People who enjoy Minecraft and games similar to it should be happy to read that HunoPPC and the group titled “AOS4 fans from Mars” have brought ClassiCube to AmigaOS 4!
This is a custom Minecraft Classic-compatible client written in C from scratch. It aims to replicate the 2009 Minecraft Classic, while offering optional enhancements to improve the gameplay. Two versions are currently available for download: EGL_wrap and SPE. The SPE version is aimed at A1222+.
On the website of HunoPPC, you’ll find more information about the game, as well as downloads, and an option to support his work.
https://hunoppc.amiga-projects.net/content/classicube-amigaos4-version-aos4-fans-mars-and-hunoppc
Here is a video of ClassiCube running on the A1222, courtesy of Mr Byte:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nTUC11uhBQ
HunoPPC has also released a new version of wipEout Rewrite Enhanced Fantômas Edition for AmigaOS 4.1. This time it is version 1.0.6. For those of you not aware, this is basically a re-implementation of the classic Playstation 1 game wipEout.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDIVwgkerqE
Changes are as follows:
Now working with Shaders, NORMAL or CRT mode
Fixed change resolution on live
Added shakers on shaders mode
Fixed opengl filter on shaders mode
Added 3D objects : Mouse, keyboard and joypad of WipeOut2097 datas
Added 1 letter of name saved on list of score
Added mouse support (W.I.P)
Saves prefs for ForceFeedback and mouse support added
Online scoresYou can find more information, as well as the download here:
https://hunoppc.amiga-projects.net/content/wipeout-rewrite-enhanced-fant%C3%B4mas-edition-amigaos-41
Screenshot by PuniJuan Carlos Herrán Martín is an active software developer for platforms like AmigaOS 4, MorphOS, and AROS. We’ve seen many releases from him in the previous roundups. Now he has returned with a new version of the game, Los Malditos. It is a free adaptation of the mythical books from Timun Mas from the 1980s and 1990s. These books are related to Dungeons & Dragons. The author is a fan of these works. It is now available for download at OS4Depot.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=game/adventure/losmalditos.lha
Screenshot by PuniChanges for the new version is as follows:
The extended the story for the chapter 1, with new enemies and places to visit.
Removed bugs.
Rewrote the dialogues to better suit the personality of each hero/heroine.
New graphics and sounds.If you’d like to have a closer look at what goes on behind the curtains on AmigaOS 4, the utility called Snoopy will be an excellent choice. Created by Colin Wenzel, this is a SnoopDos like program that will reveal all kinds of information about what is happening when you run a program, for example.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/filetool/snoopy.lha
Screenshot by PuniA new version of the lightweight and powerful text editor Lite XL has been released for AmigaOS 4.1. This time it is version 2.1.8r2.
The port is being maintained by George Sokianos a.k.a Walkero. The program itself was created by Francesco Abbate and the Lite XL team.
Changes are as follows:
Added support for the GLSL language
Added the dragdropselected plugin
Added the tab_switcher plugin
Added the titleize plugin
Added the togglesnakecamel plugin
Added the typingspeed plugin
Added the unboundedscroll plugin
Added the wordcount pluginThe program is available for download from OS4Depot:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/text/edit/litexl2.lha
George Sokianos’ Ko-Fi page is available here:
https://ko-fi.com/walkero/posts
Screenshot by PuniKevin Taddeucci has released version 2.6 of his program VideoClipper in October. This is an extensive update, and it contains a wide range of bug fixes and changes.
VideoClipper version 2.6 includes enhancements to help speed up encoding. MPlayer v1.5 is now supported. Also supports .ass format subtitle file encoding. Many other user-requested enhancements and a few bug fixes are included. See below for the full list of changes.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=video/edit/videoclipper.lha
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCq2o-BKKJU
Liblua 5.4.8 and Libffmpeg 8.0 have been uploaded to OS4Depot by Michael Trebilcock. Downloads are available below:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/misc/libffmpeg.lha
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/language/liblua.lha
DRIDI has released version 14.3Final of the Arabic Console Device. Changes are as follows:
(version 14.3Final) “Version education&legacy” finished (for me) –
ArabicLauncher – Concurrency with run and cmd on error – Almost perfect!https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=driver/input/arabic_console_devicepro2.lha
A new build of FFmpeg 8.0 from Michael Trebilcock has been released. This one will only run on the A1222, but it is not e500 / SPE optimized. Despite this, it is significantly faster than the generic FPU build when run on the A1222.
FFmpeg is a very fast video and audio converter that can also grab from a live audio/video source. It can also convert between arbitrary sample rates and resize video on the fly with a high quality polyphase filter.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=video/convert/ffmpeg_a1222.lha
Screenshot by PuniKikems is back with version 1.0R7 of the next generation pixel editor for Amiga called Pixy. The original concept was created by Sinisrus, who worked on it in the years 2016 to 2020. Kimens from AmigaWave is now improving it further.
Pixy is a drawing program dedicated to pixel art and graphics with alpha channel transparency. It allows you to create several animations in a single project, and each image of each animation sequence contains its own layers. This makes it possible to work on all the animations of a character when creating video games, for example. The interface is intentionally inspired by Photoshop.
More information about Pixy, as well as a download, can be found here:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=graphics/edit/pixy.lha
A new update to SDL3 is out, more precisely version 3.2.24. More information is available here:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/misc/sdl3.lha
On GitHub:
https://github.com/AmigaPorts/SDL
The Settlers is now out for AmigaOS 4 (and other Amiga platforms)! It is available for purchase from Look Behind You:
https://lookbehindyou.de/en/product/thesettlers2amiga/
From their website, we can read:
The Settlers II is regarded as the pinnacle of the series and a milestone in the building strategy genre. The game perfected everything that made the first part awesome: the bustling inhabitants, the complex economic chains, and the unique charm. Now, finally, it’s where it belongs – on the Amiga.
The story
A storm casts Roman captain Octavius onto a mysterious island. From a simple emergency shelter, you build a powerful empire. Starting with a single tent, you develop a complex civilization with over 30 building types and just as many professions.
Extensive game contentthousands of lovingly animated settlers
over 30 different professions, including 6 types of soldiers
4 different races with different character types: Romans, Asians, Nubians, and Vikings
various landscapes such as lava, ice fields, swamps, forests, and much more, including the stunning winter scenery from The Settlers II Mission CD
10 Roman campaigns and 9 world campaigns
130 free bonus maps
integrated in-game help and optimized game interface
4 languages: fully in English and German, with French and Polish available in-gameThree editions for everyone who loves the Amiga
Box Edition (available from October 18, 2025): This physical edition will feature a classic box format with a slip lid for € 49.90 and will include a DVD plus download option, the colored world atlas, manuals in German and English, as well as four exclusive and collectible retro-design postcards.
Collector’s Edition (available from December 1, 2025): The game’s deluxe version will be available for € 99.90 as a wooden box in the original Settlers II design; it will be limited to 100 copies and will also include an exclusive metal magnet (8×5 cm) with the iconic castle motif from the first Settlers game—a real gem for every Amiga enthusiast and box collector.
Digital Edition (available from October 18, 2025): For immediate gaming fun, a download-only version will also be available for € 29.90.
PowerPC version
Minimum system requirements PPC version:
PPC Amiga with AmigaOS 4.1 or AmigaOS 3.1 with WarpUP
603e/175 MHz
32 MB RAM
AmigaOS 3.1 with WarpUP or AmigaOS 4.1
AHI
500 MB free hard disk spaceRecommended system requirements PPC version:
PPC Amiga with AmigaOS 4.1 or AmigaOS 3.2 with WarpUP
G3 800 MHz or higher
for resolutions higher than 640×480, a graphics card (PCI, AGP, or PCIe) is recommended
64 MB RAM
AmigaOS 3.2 with WarpUP or AmigaOS 4.1
AHI
500 MB free hard disk spaceOla Söder has released InstallerLG version 1.03:
A reimplementation of the ‘Installer’ utility included with AmigaOS as of version 2.1. InstallerLG aims to be fully compatible with the original as described in the V44.10 documentation. Most resource limitations found in the Commodore implementation are gone, and the GUI has been replaced by a MUI / Zune based one.
https://os4.aminet.net/package/util/sys/InstallerLG.ppc-amigaos
The text editor Vim has also received an update from Ola Söder, bumping it to 9.1.1869. It is available for download from Aminet:
https://os4.aminet.net/package/text/edit/Vim_9.1-ppc-amigaos
Vim is a highly configurable text editor built to make creating and changing any kind of text very efficient. Vim is rock stable and is continuously being developed to become even better. Among its features are:
persistent, multi-level undo tree
extensive plugin system
support for hundreds of programming languages and file formats
powerful search and replace
integrates with many toolsPlease note that this is not a straight port of the upstream version. It includes a full MUI GUI with most of the bells and whistles found in Vim on any of the major platforms.
The source code is available here:
https://github.com/sodero/MUI-Vim
https://codeberg.org/sodero/MUI-Vim
https://sourceforge.net/projects/mui-vim/On Aminet, we can also see that A. Pankalla has released a set of special mouse drivers. He writes as follows:
This mouse drivers based on open-source code from diverse authors and was changed in two manners.
First, some functions are changed, because they deprecrated and second i changed some lines of codes to fit to severale mouse types. The changed source code you find in the source directory, it is based on the xero-driver from W. Hosemann. You can recompile it with different constants to genrate the special drivers.
The main new function of the driver’s is to provide a possibility to scroll also in horizontal direction, this is usesd, for example, in the directory windows or the notepad. This function is mapped to special hardware buttons. Check the hardware id’s with tools like usbinspector or devinfos(ng). the driver only works with this deticated hardware!
https://os4.aminet.net/package/driver/input/MouseDriver
Version 1.14i.1 of LHa for UNIX for AmigaOS 4 has been released! You can find it for download on Aminet:
https://os4.aminet.net/package/util/arc/LHa_4U4A-ppc-amigaos
Version 5.25 of AmiSSL has been released! As mentioned in earlier editions of the AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup, the AmiSSL project is a collaborative effort to develop a port of OpenSSL in a shared library for Amiga-based systems. It is a must-have if you use AmigaOS 4 to browse the web!
https://os4.aminet.net/package/util/libs/AmiSSL-v5-OS4
The very active developer Steffen Häuser is working on porting ScummVM 3.0.0.git to AmigaOS 4. It is currently in beta state. You can find out more by visiting amiga-news.de, who published this news:
https://amiga-news.de/en/news/AN-2025-10-00042-EN.html
ACube Systems, the creators of the Sam 440 and Sam460, has announced the Sil3132 SATA2 driver for AmigaOS 4:
Bassano del Grappa, Italy – October 18, 2025
ACube Systems is proud to announce, as a special gift to the community on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of the launch of the Amiga and during the Amiga40 Germany event in Mönchengladbach from October 17–19, 2025, the release of the AmigaOS4 driver for the SiI3132 SATA2 controller.
With the latest U-Boot update already adding support for the SiI3132 controller, this new driver – developed in collaboration with Alfredo Amendolagine – enables AmigaOS 4 to fully utilize the Silicon Image 3132 controller, featuring two SATA2 ports on a high-performance PCIe bus. It delivers top speeds and broad compatibility with modern SATA devices, including HDDs, SSDs, and CD/DVD drives.
Most importantly, this driver will be offered completely free of charge – an exclusive gift from ACube Systems to the entire Amiga community in celebration of this milestone.
You can download the driver from the “Latest files” section on our homepage or by directly clicking on this link:
https://acube-systems.biz/download.php?file=sii3132sata_dev_v1.0.lha
Enjoy Amiga40! We certainly will!
It is great to see ACube Systems actively support the platform, which they’ve done consistantly for many, many years! 🙂
Now, over to another piece of very interesting news. An alpha version of the web browser Odyssey has been released! Please read on for the full news as posted on Amigans.net:
Odyssey Web Browser is back on AmigaOS4, rebuilt and reborn with major under-the-hood improvements — now powered by the latest clib4 runtime library and GCC 11.
This is a first Alpha version, a big milestone toward a fully optimized and modern browsing experience on AmigaOS4.
Odyssey Web Browser is back on AmigaOS4, rebuilt and reborn with major under-the-hood improvements — now powered by the latest clib4 runtime library and GCC 11.
This is a first Alpha version, a big milestone toward a fully optimized and modern browsing experience on AmigaOS4.
What’s new in this Alpha build
Compiled with GCC 11 (with –enable-sjlj-exceptions disabled), resulting in a noticeable speed boost
Integrated with the new clib4 memory allocator, improving memory handling and stability
Several internal optimizations to make the browser smoother and faster
Audio and Video playback are currently disabled in this Alpha build
Important Notes
This is an Alpha version, and it’s still under active development.
That means some features may not work correctly or may cause crashes in specific conditions.You can find the current list of known issues (and add your own reports) here:
https://github.com/AmigaLabs/OdysseyWebBrowser/issuesPlease make sure to read the included README file for more detailed information about installation, usage, and limitations of this build.
Copy PROGDIR:Libs/clib4.library into LIBS: folder. If you are using already version 2.0 just overwrite older version.
If you are using the old 1.6 version, just backup it and copy new versionYour feedback is incredibly valuable — every issue reported helps make Odyssey better and faster for everyone in the Amiga community.
You can follow development here: https://github.com/AmigaLabs/OdysseyWebBrowser/
and get the latest build here: Odyssey_300a1.lhaI’ve installed it myself on the A1222+, and I’m looking forward to trying it out further. Congratulations, and thanks to Andrea for his hard work on this project!
In this video you can see the YouTuber TJ Ferreira checking it out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMIWt5D6Zaw
Misc
There is currently a poll running on Amigans.net. The aim of this one is to gauge what systems people are running AmigaOS 4 on. The poll is on the front page, on the right-hand side. I just submitted my votes, and I hope you will do the same. I’m curious how this one will end up!
A new issue of Amiga Future is scheduled for release in November.
Issue 177 will contain information about Settlers II, a game which was released in October.
https://www.amigafuture.de/app.php/kb/viewarticle?a=10933
Michal Schulz, the man behind Emu68, made an announcement on his Patreon that has sparked a lot of discussion recently. Emu68 goes PowerPC! What this will mean for AmigaOS 4 remains to be seen, but it is intriguing to say the least! Please follow the link for the full post from Michal Schulz:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/one-more-thing-141985279
George Sokianos has released version 1.7.0 of Kyvos. This is a user-friendly graphical frontend for QEMU, which makes it much easier to set up and run AmigaOS 4 on various platforms.
Please head on over to Mr. Sokianos’ Ko-Fi page to get the full details on the new version:
https://ko-fi.com/post/Kyvos-1-7-0-released-R6R81NHQWD
The screenshots above is from his Patreon page.
AmiWest 2025 is scheduled to take place this upcoming weekend. A press release was recently published on Amigans.net in connection with this:
Oct 28th, 2025
SACRAMENTO, California – The Sacramento Amiga Computer Club is proud to present AmiWest 2025 on Nov 1st and 2nd. This is a special year for the Amiga Computer, launched by Commodore in 1985, marking the platform’s 40th anniversary. So far this year, Amiga enthusiasts have been treated to the AMIGA/040th in Silicon Valley and the Amiga40 in Germany, along with a host of other special events.
AmiWest, the longest-running Amiga show in the world, will be celebrating the Amiga’s 40th anniversary with a focus on the community. In place of a traditional show floor banquet, we will be traveling to a local Sacramento Burgers and Brew. In place of a conventional speaker, we will allow the attendees to share their Amiga Computer journeys and experiences.
The show floor will see several new exhibits joining our long-time supporters. We will have the Amiga “Lorraine” wire-wrap prototypes, the AMIGA/040th FutureWall, Tunefinder – Marcin Spoczynski, and more. We will also present AmigaOS 4 Update 3, the new Mirari PPC board, and AmigaOS 3.3 beta. To top it off, the A-Eon A1222+, motherboard and complete tower systems will be on sale at the AAA table!
For presentations, the show will have unique content:
Carl Sassenrath presents the history of the Amiga
Jason Neus talking about AmiPCI
A-eon updates from Trevor Dickinson and Matthew Lehman
Steven Solie is providing an update on AmigaOS 4 multicore
And more!Like AmiWests in the past, we will have the Raffle, Games Competition, and live internet broadcast!
Check amiwest.net for the latest details on the show!
Contact: Jerry Gray
SACC Vice President
[email protected]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuyRmgkjT5E
The gaming competition on Amigans.net for October and November is currently ongoing. These months, we are playing the brilliant arcade shoot’em up game Blastaway from Retream!
This game is available for purchase here:
https://retream.itch.io/blastaway
At the moment, Walkero is in the lead, followed by 328gts. I’m a bit embarrassed to say that I’m currently in the last position, but that will hopefully change during November. 😉 Time will show!
If you’d like to take part in the competition or to read more about it, here is the link to the appropriate thread on Amigans.net:
https://www.amigans.net/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=9943
The show Amiga 40 was held in Germany from October 17th to 19th.
Many reports from the event have been published, but for us AmigaOS 4 enthusiasts, I recommend heading over to the Rear Window blog to read Trixie’s “Glad in Gladbach” post.
There, he gives us a detailed travel report, packed with photos of many people in our community attending the event, either as visitors or as exhibitors.
https://ko-fi.com/post/Glad-in-Gladbach-N4N21N487C
To complement this, there are many videos on YouTube covering the event. Here are a couple:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsFBXibOgrw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8MS8HCXVT8
Also, McFly PPC has released his video (part 1) of the event:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1RPPLdcGUs
I’d also like to mention that AmigaNG has created a great summary of the event, which you can find here:
Now, at Amiga 40, we were presented with some very interested news concerning the Mirari, but also multicore. Please have a look at these two images:
This is for sure, great news, and very exciting! 🙂
Skateman, who is part of the Mirari project, shared some images to use in this roundup.
Thanks to Skateman for the photo! Mirari for Frieden! – Photo by SkatemanThis shows the Mirari computer that has been shipped to Thomas Frieden, and the board to Steven Solie. Many thanks to Skateman for supporting the monthly roundup!
YouTube
TJ Ferreira has ventured out on more AmigaOS 4 adventures lately. In this video, he he takes a look at the Infinite Icons 1.1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYUNu8Sk0-k
Ghettofinger Gaming is very active on YouTube, promoting the Amiga and the AmiWest event. In one of his videos, he looks at game ports on his AmigaOne X5000:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W5bRb_RVy4
Please visit his channel for many more AmigaOS 4-related videos. 🙂
Davebraco is back again with several nice videos. Have you, for example, seen 26 HD videos running at once on an AmigaOne X5000? Well, if not, here is your chance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neb4x3kWDlc
Another video he did was showing how you can do fast backups with the Mirror command on AmigaOS 4.1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-tjBq5u6YU
Marek Glogowski has also been very active as of late, and one of the videos can be found below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCEo7-KSRmk
Maijestro of the Amiga Retro Channel has published a new video – Serious Sam The First/Second Encounter Amiga 40:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HYYQBHq9YU
If you’d like to see more of the AmigaOne X5000, Mufa has made a video in Polish, which you can find here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQv1novc-SU
Until next time
I say it again, what a month! 🙂 I’m sorry if I’ve missed some news this time, but I think I’ve managed to cram in all there is. 😉
That was all for this time. Hope you enjoyed the news for October 2025!
Thank for reading and for visiting my blog!
Also thanks to everyone who supports this initiative, it is very much appreciated!
I wish you all a nice November, and see you in the next AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup!
Best regards,
Puni
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AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup – October 2025
Introduction
Hi everyone,
Thanks for visiting my blog, and for checking out this new issue of the AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup!
My A1222+. Photo by Puni.If you are new to this series (hi, and welcome!), it’s essentially a summary that covers the previous month’s news related to the AmigaOS 4 platform.
This month, October, has been jam-packed with events and news, almost too much to keep up with! News is spread on many channels, so there is a lot to keep track of, but that is part of the fun, and the reason they end up in a roundup like this. 😉
Anyway, October has been a FANTASTIC month for the AmigaOS 4 community, I dare to state that. It will be hard to top this for a while, I think!
Without further ado, let’s dive into what October was like in the world of AmigaOS 4!
Software News
First up is ReSrc4 from René W. Olsen. This is a portable Amiga 68k hunk file disassembler. The source code is available on GitHub:
https://github.com/rolsen74/resrc4
The archive can be fetched from OS4Depot:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/misc/resrc4.lha
Screenshot by PuniAmiBrixx is a puzzle game for the Amiga, ported from the PC version called Joemine. It was brought over by Joerg Renkert. Version 2.31 is now available for download from OS4Depot. It supports skins, which means that you can change how the game looks in many ways!
Screenshot by PuniIn a field of stacked stones, your target is to eliminate groups of stones of the same color. Thereby, the other stones will fall down and form new groups. The game ends when no more groups can be eliminated.
The game works very well, and I enjoyed testing it. I recommend that you give it a try if you enjoy puzzle games like this!
Screenshot from an older version – By PuniVersion 35.31 of AmiArcadia for AmigaOS 4, a Signetics-based machines emulator, has been released by James Jacobs.
According to the documentation, AmiArcadia supports the following systems:
- Emerson Arcadia 2001 console family (Bandai, Emerson, Grandstand, Intervision, Leisure-Vision, Leonardo, MPT-03, Ormatu, Palladium, Poppy, Robdajet, Tele-Fever, Tempest, Tryom, Tunix, etc.) (c. 1982);
- Interton VC 4000 console family (Acetronic, Cabel, Fountain, Hanimex, Interton, Prinztronic, Radofin, Rowtron, Soundic, Voltmace, Waddingtons, etc.) (c. 1978);
- Elektor TV Games Computer (1979);
- PIPBUG- and BINBUG-based machines (EA 77up2, EA 78up5, Signetics Adaptable Board Computer, Eurocard 2650, etc.) (1977-1978);
- Signetics Instructor 50 trainer (1978);
- Signetics TWIN minicomputer (1976);
- Central Data 2650 computer (1977);
- PHUNSY computer (c. 1980);
- Ravensburger Selbstbaucomputer aka 2650 Minimal Computer trainer (1984);
- Hofacker MIKIT 2650 trainer (1978);
- Astro Wars, Galaxia, Laser Battle and Lazarian coin-ops by Zaccaria (1979-1981);
- Malzak 1 and 2 coin-ops by Kitronix (c. 1981);
- AY-3-8500/8550/8600-based Pong systems (Coleco Telstar Galaxy, Sheen TVG-201, etc.) (1976-1977);
- VTech Type-right machine (1985)
It is packed with features, far too many to list here. Examples include ReAction GUI, load/save snapshots, and windowed and fullscreen modes. Other features are CPU tracing, trainer, and drag and drop support. Additionally, it offers graphics scaling, PAL/NTSC modes, and frame skipping, among many other features!
The new version contains miscellaneous improvements and bug fixes. To read more about this, or to download the game, please head over to OS4Depot:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=emulation/gamesystem/amiarcadia.lha
Screenshot lent from the website of Hyperion EntertainmentNow for some really big news… Are you ready? Hyperion Entertainment is back! Yes, they are back in full gear with a brand new update to AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition! This time it is Update 3. Let us have a look at what this one has to offer us:
Brussels, Saturday, October 18, 2025
Hyperion Entertainment BV is proud to announce the release of Update 3 for AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition. Update 3 is a maintenance and stability update for AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition and includes more than 60 new features, 70 updates, and over 135 bug fixes across the system.
Some of the most notable improvements include:
The TCP/IP stack Roadshow has been updated to version 1.15, which among many other things greatly improves network stability and speed.
New, updated kernels for the X5000, X1000, AmigaOne, Pegasos II, Sam460, Sam440, and Classic Amiga systems, featuring upgraded cache handling and DMA operation on supported hardware.
An updated and improved USB stack which, among many other new features, performance improvements and bug fixes, now supports isochronous transfers for streaming devices.
An updated version of AmigaDOS with new features, enhancements, and numerous bug fixes.
An updated graphics library that now supports automatic detection of 4K/UHD monitors.
Updated versions of elf.library, intuition.library, and newlib.library, all featuring many new functions and bug fixes.
And many, many more new features, updates, and bug fixes.
Update 3 is available via AmiUpdate. Registered users can also download Update 3 from the download section at www.hyperion-entertainment.com.
Hyperion Entertainment would like to thank all the hardworking developers and testers for their dedication to this release. You keep the dream alive!
People who enjoy Minecraft and games similar to it should be happy to read that HunoPPC and the group titled “AOS4 fans from Mars” have brought ClassiCube to AmigaOS 4!
This is a custom Minecraft Classic-compatible client written in C from scratch. It aims to replicate the 2009 Minecraft Classic, while offering optional enhancements to improve the gameplay. Two versions are currently available for download: EGL_wrap and SPE. The SPE version is aimed at A1222+.
On the website of HunoPPC, you’ll find more information about the game, as well as downloads, and an option to support his work.
https://hunoppc.amiga-projects.net/content/classicube-amigaos4-version-aos4-fans-mars-and-hunoppc
Here is a video of ClassiCube running on the A1222, courtesy of Mr Byte:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nTUC11uhBQ
HunoPPC has also released a new version of wipEout Rewrite Enhanced Fantômas Edition for AmigaOS 4.1. This time it is version 1.0.6. For those of you not aware, this is basically a re-implementation of the classic Playstation 1 game wipEout.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDIVwgkerqE
Changes are as follows:
Now working with Shaders, NORMAL or CRT mode
Fixed change resolution on live
Added shakers on shaders mode
Fixed opengl filter on shaders mode
Added 3D objects : Mouse, keyboard and joypad of WipeOut2097 datas
Added 1 letter of name saved on list of score
Added mouse support (W.I.P)
Saves prefs for ForceFeedback and mouse support added
Online scoresYou can find more information, as well as the download here:
https://hunoppc.amiga-projects.net/content/wipeout-rewrite-enhanced-fant%C3%B4mas-edition-amigaos-41
Screenshot by PuniJuan Carlos Herrán Martín is an active software developer for platforms like AmigaOS 4, MorphOS, and AROS. We’ve seen many releases from him in the previous roundups. Now he has returned with a new version of the game, Los Malditos. It is a free adaptation of the mythical books from Timun Mas from the 1980s and 1990s. These books are related to Dungeons & Dragons. The author is a fan of these works. It is now available for download at OS4Depot.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=game/adventure/losmalditos.lha
Screenshot by PuniChanges for the new version is as follows:
The extended the story for the chapter 1, with new enemies and places to visit.
Removed bugs.
Rewrote the dialogues to better suit the personality of each hero/heroine.
New graphics and sounds.If you’d like to have a closer look at what goes on behind the curtains on AmigaOS 4, the utility called Snoopy will be an excellent choice. Created by Colin Wenzel, this is a SnoopDos like program that will reveal all kinds of information about what is happening when you run a program, for example.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/filetool/snoopy.lha
Screenshot by PuniA new version of the lightweight and powerful text editor Lite XL has been released for AmigaOS 4.1. This time it is version 2.1.8r2.
The port is being maintained by George Sokianos a.k.a Walkero. The program itself was created by Francesco Abbate and the Lite XL team.
Changes are as follows:
Added support for the GLSL language
Added the dragdropselected plugin
Added the tab_switcher plugin
Added the titleize plugin
Added the togglesnakecamel plugin
Added the typingspeed plugin
Added the unboundedscroll plugin
Added the wordcount pluginThe program is available for download from OS4Depot:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/text/edit/litexl2.lha
George Sokianos’ Ko-Fi page is available here:
https://ko-fi.com/walkero/posts
Screenshot by PuniKevin Taddeucci has released version 2.6 of his program VideoClipper in October. This is an extensive update, and it contains a wide range of bug fixes and changes.
VideoClipper version 2.6 includes enhancements to help speed up encoding. MPlayer v1.5 is now supported. Also supports .ass format subtitle file encoding. Many other user-requested enhancements and a few bug fixes are included. See below for the full list of changes.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=video/edit/videoclipper.lha
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCq2o-BKKJU
Liblua 5.4.8 and Libffmpeg 8.0 have been uploaded to OS4Depot by Michael Trebilcock. Downloads are available below:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/misc/libffmpeg.lha
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/language/liblua.lha
DRIDI has released version 14.3Final of the Arabic Console Device. Changes are as follows:
(version 14.3Final) “Version education&legacy” finished (for me) –
ArabicLauncher – Concurrency with run and cmd on error – Almost perfect!https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=driver/input/arabic_console_devicepro2.lha
A new build of FFmpeg 8.0 from Michael Trebilcock has been released. This one will only run on the A1222, but it is not e500 / SPE optimized. Despite this, it is significantly faster than the generic FPU build when run on the A1222.
FFmpeg is a very fast video and audio converter that can also grab from a live audio/video source. It can also convert between arbitrary sample rates and resize video on the fly with a high quality polyphase filter.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=video/convert/ffmpeg_a1222.lha
Screenshot by PuniKikems is back with version 1.0R7 of the next generation pixel editor for Amiga called Pixy. The original concept was created by Sinisrus, who worked on it in the years 2016 to 2020. Kimens from AmigaWave is now improving it further.
Pixy is a drawing program dedicated to pixel art and graphics with alpha channel transparency. It allows you to create several animations in a single project, and each image of each animation sequence contains its own layers. This makes it possible to work on all the animations of a character when creating video games, for example. The interface is intentionally inspired by Photoshop.
More information about Pixy, as well as a download, can be found here:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=graphics/edit/pixy.lha
A new update to SDL3 is out, more precisely version 3.2.24. More information is available here:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/misc/sdl3.lha
On GitHub:
https://github.com/AmigaPorts/SDL
The Settlers is now out for AmigaOS 4 (and other Amiga platforms)! It is available for purchase from Look Behind You:
https://lookbehindyou.de/en/product/thesettlers2amiga/
From their website, we can read:
The Settlers II is regarded as the pinnacle of the series and a milestone in the building strategy genre. The game perfected everything that made the first part awesome: the bustling inhabitants, the complex economic chains, and the unique charm. Now, finally, it’s where it belongs – on the Amiga.
The story
A storm casts Roman captain Octavius onto a mysterious island. From a simple emergency shelter, you build a powerful empire. Starting with a single tent, you develop a complex civilization with over 30 building types and just as many professions.
Extensive game contentthousands of lovingly animated settlers
over 30 different professions, including 6 types of soldiers
4 different races with different character types: Romans, Asians, Nubians, and Vikings
various landscapes such as lava, ice fields, swamps, forests, and much more, including the stunning winter scenery from The Settlers II Mission CD
10 Roman campaigns and 9 world campaigns
130 free bonus maps
integrated in-game help and optimized game interface
4 languages: fully in English and German, with French and Polish available in-gameThree editions for everyone who loves the Amiga
Box Edition (available from October 18, 2025): This physical edition will feature a classic box format with a slip lid for € 49.90 and will include a DVD plus download option, the colored world atlas, manuals in German and English, as well as four exclusive and collectible retro-design postcards.
Collector’s Edition (available from December 1, 2025): The game’s deluxe version will be available for € 99.90 as a wooden box in the original Settlers II design; it will be limited to 100 copies and will also include an exclusive metal magnet (8×5 cm) with the iconic castle motif from the first Settlers game—a real gem for every Amiga enthusiast and box collector.
Digital Edition (available from October 18, 2025): For immediate gaming fun, a download-only version will also be available for € 29.90.
PowerPC version
Minimum system requirements PPC version:
PPC Amiga with AmigaOS 4.1 or AmigaOS 3.1 with WarpUP
603e/175 MHz
32 MB RAM
AmigaOS 3.1 with WarpUP or AmigaOS 4.1
AHI
500 MB free hard disk spaceRecommended system requirements PPC version:
PPC Amiga with AmigaOS 4.1 or AmigaOS 3.2 with WarpUP
G3 800 MHz or higher
for resolutions higher than 640×480, a graphics card (PCI, AGP, or PCIe) is recommended
64 MB RAM
AmigaOS 3.2 with WarpUP or AmigaOS 4.1
AHI
500 MB free hard disk spaceOla Söder has released InstallerLG version 1.03:
A reimplementation of the ‘Installer’ utility included with AmigaOS as of version 2.1. InstallerLG aims to be fully compatible with the original as described in the V44.10 documentation. Most resource limitations found in the Commodore implementation are gone, and the GUI has been replaced by a MUI / Zune based one.
https://os4.aminet.net/package/util/sys/InstallerLG.ppc-amigaos
The text editor Vim has also received an update from Ola Söder, bumping it to 9.1.1869. It is available for download from Aminet:
https://os4.aminet.net/package/text/edit/Vim_9.1-ppc-amigaos
Vim is a highly configurable text editor built to make creating and changing any kind of text very efficient. Vim is rock stable and is continuously being developed to become even better. Among its features are:
persistent, multi-level undo tree
extensive plugin system
support for hundreds of programming languages and file formats
powerful search and replace
integrates with many toolsPlease note that this is not a straight port of the upstream version. It includes a full MUI GUI with most of the bells and whistles found in Vim on any of the major platforms.
The source code is available here:
https://github.com/sodero/MUI-Vim
https://codeberg.org/sodero/MUI-Vim
https://sourceforge.net/projects/mui-vim/On Aminet, we can also see that A. Pankalla has released a set of special mouse drivers. He writes as follows:
This mouse drivers based on open-source code from diverse authors and was changed in two manners.
First, some functions are changed, because they deprecrated and second i changed some lines of codes to fit to severale mouse types. The changed source code you find in the source directory, it is based on the xero-driver from W. Hosemann. You can recompile it with different constants to genrate the special drivers.
The main new function of the driver’s is to provide a possibility to scroll also in horizontal direction, this is usesd, for example, in the directory windows or the notepad. This function is mapped to special hardware buttons. Check the hardware id’s with tools like usbinspector or devinfos(ng). the driver only works with this deticated hardware!
https://os4.aminet.net/package/driver/input/MouseDriver
Version 1.14i.1 of LHa for UNIX for AmigaOS 4 has been released! You can find it for download on Aminet:
https://os4.aminet.net/package/util/arc/LHa_4U4A-ppc-amigaos
Version 5.25 of AmiSSL has been released! As mentioned in earlier editions of the AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup, the AmiSSL project is a collaborative effort to develop a port of OpenSSL in a shared library for Amiga-based systems. It is a must-have if you use AmigaOS 4 to browse the web!
https://os4.aminet.net/package/util/libs/AmiSSL-v5-OS4
The very active developer Steffen Häuser is working on porting ScummVM 3.0.0.git to AmigaOS 4. It is currently in beta state. You can find out more by visiting amiga-news.de, who published this news:
https://amiga-news.de/en/news/AN-2025-10-00042-EN.html
ACube Systems, the creators of the Sam 440 and Sam460, has announced the Sil3132 SATA2 driver for AmigaOS 4:
Bassano del Grappa, Italy – October 18, 2025
ACube Systems is proud to announce, as a special gift to the community on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of the launch of the Amiga and during the Amiga40 Germany event in Mönchengladbach from October 17–19, 2025, the release of the AmigaOS4 driver for the SiI3132 SATA2 controller.
With the latest U-Boot update already adding support for the SiI3132 controller, this new driver – developed in collaboration with Alfredo Amendolagine – enables AmigaOS 4 to fully utilize the Silicon Image 3132 controller, featuring two SATA2 ports on a high-performance PCIe bus. It delivers top speeds and broad compatibility with modern SATA devices, including HDDs, SSDs, and CD/DVD drives.
Most importantly, this driver will be offered completely free of charge – an exclusive gift from ACube Systems to the entire Amiga community in celebration of this milestone.
You can download the driver from the “Latest files” section on our homepage or by directly clicking on this link:
https://acube-systems.biz/download.php?file=sii3132sata_dev_v1.0.lha
Enjoy Amiga40! We certainly will!
It is great to see ACube Systems actively support the platform, which they’ve done consistantly for many, many years! 🙂
Now, over to another piece of very interesting news. An alpha version of the web browser Odyssey has been released! Please read on for the full news as posted on Amigans.net:
Odyssey Web Browser is back on AmigaOS4, rebuilt and reborn with major under-the-hood improvements — now powered by the latest clib4 runtime library and GCC 11.
This is a first Alpha version, a big milestone toward a fully optimized and modern browsing experience on AmigaOS4.
Odyssey Web Browser is back on AmigaOS4, rebuilt and reborn with major under-the-hood improvements — now powered by the latest clib4 runtime library and GCC 11.
This is a first Alpha version, a big milestone toward a fully optimized and modern browsing experience on AmigaOS4.
What’s new in this Alpha build
Compiled with GCC 11 (with –enable-sjlj-exceptions disabled), resulting in a noticeable speed boost
Integrated with the new clib4 memory allocator, improving memory handling and stability
Several internal optimizations to make the browser smoother and faster
Audio and Video playback are currently disabled in this Alpha build
Important Notes
This is an Alpha version, and it’s still under active development.
That means some features may not work correctly or may cause crashes in specific conditions.You can find the current list of known issues (and add your own reports) here:
https://github.com/AmigaLabs/OdysseyWebBrowser/issuesPlease make sure to read the included README file for more detailed information about installation, usage, and limitations of this build.
Copy PROGDIR:Libs/clib4.library into LIBS: folder. If you are using already version 2.0 just overwrite older version.
If you are using the old 1.6 version, just backup it and copy new versionYour feedback is incredibly valuable — every issue reported helps make Odyssey better and faster for everyone in the Amiga community.
You can follow development here: https://github.com/AmigaLabs/OdysseyWebBrowser/
and get the latest build here: Odyssey_300a1.lhaI’ve installed it myself on the A1222+, and I’m looking forward to trying it out further. Congratulations, and thanks to Andrea for his hard work on this project!
In this video you can see the YouTuber TJ Ferreira checking it out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMIWt5D6Zaw
Misc
There is currently a poll running on Amigans.net. The aim of this one is to gauge what systems people are running AmigaOS 4 on. The poll is on the front page, on the right-hand side. I just submitted my votes, and I hope you will do the same. I’m curious how this one will end up!
A new issue of Amiga Future is scheduled for release in November.
Issue 177 will contain information about Settlers II, a game which was released in October.
https://www.amigafuture.de/app.php/kb/viewarticle?a=10933
Michal Schulz, the man behind Emu68, made an announcement on his Patreon that has sparked a lot of discussion recently. Emu68 goes PowerPC! What this will mean for AmigaOS 4 remains to be seen, but it is intriguing to say the least! Please follow the link for the full post from Michal Schulz:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/one-more-thing-141985279
George Sokianos has released version 1.7.0 of Kyvos. This is a user-friendly graphical frontend for QEMU, which makes it much easier to set up and run AmigaOS 4 on various platforms.
Please head on over to Mr. Sokianos’ Ko-Fi page to get the full details on the new version:
https://ko-fi.com/post/Kyvos-1-7-0-released-R6R81NHQWD
The screenshots above is from his Patreon page.
AmiWest 2025 is scheduled to take place this upcoming weekend. A press release was recently published on Amigans.net in connection with this:
Oct 28th, 2025
SACRAMENTO, California – The Sacramento Amiga Computer Club is proud to present AmiWest 2025 on Nov 1st and 2nd. This is a special year for the Amiga Computer, launched by Commodore in 1985, marking the platform’s 40th anniversary. So far this year, Amiga enthusiasts have been treated to the AMIGA/040th in Silicon Valley and the Amiga40 in Germany, along with a host of other special events.
AmiWest, the longest-running Amiga show in the world, will be celebrating the Amiga’s 40th anniversary with a focus on the community. In place of a traditional show floor banquet, we will be traveling to a local Sacramento Burgers and Brew. In place of a conventional speaker, we will allow the attendees to share their Amiga Computer journeys and experiences.
The show floor will see several new exhibits joining our long-time supporters. We will have the Amiga “Lorraine” wire-wrap prototypes, the AMIGA/040th FutureWall, Tunefinder – Marcin Spoczynski, and more. We will also present AmigaOS 4 Update 3, the new Mirari PPC board, and AmigaOS 3.3 beta. To top it off, the A-Eon A1222+, motherboard and complete tower systems will be on sale at the AAA table!
For presentations, the show will have unique content:
Carl Sassenrath presents the history of the Amiga
Jason Neus talking about AmiPCI
A-eon updates from Trevor Dickinson and Matthew Lehman
Steven Solie is providing an update on AmigaOS 4 multicore
And more!Like AmiWests in the past, we will have the Raffle, Games Competition, and live internet broadcast!
Check amiwest.net for the latest details on the show!
Contact: Jerry Gray
SACC Vice President
[email protected]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuyRmgkjT5E
The gaming competition on Amigans.net for October and November is currently ongoing. These months, we are playing the brilliant arcade shoot’em up game Blastaway from Retream!
This game is available for purchase here:
https://retream.itch.io/blastaway
At the moment, Walkero is in the lead, followed by 328gts. I’m a bit embarrassed to say that I’m currently in the last position, but that will hopefully change during November. 😉 Time will show!
If you’d like to take part in the competition or to read more about it, here is the link to the appropriate thread on Amigans.net:
https://www.amigans.net/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=9943
The show Amiga 40 was held in Germany from October 17th to 19th.
Many reports from the event have been published, but for us AmigaOS 4 enthusiasts, I recommend heading over to the Rear Window blog to read Trixie’s “Glad in Gladbach” post.
There, he gives us a detailed travel report, packed with photos of many people in our community attending the event, either as visitors or as exhibitors.
https://ko-fi.com/post/Glad-in-Gladbach-N4N21N487C
To complement this, there are many videos on YouTube covering the event. Here are a couple:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsFBXibOgrw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8MS8HCXVT8
Also, McFly PPC has released his video (part 1) of the event:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1RPPLdcGUs
I’d also like to mention that AmigaNG has created a great summary of the event, which you can find here:
Now, at Amiga 40, we were presented with some very interested news concerning the Mirari, but also multicore. Please have a look at these two images:
This is for sure, great news, and very exciting! 🙂
Skateman, who is part of the Mirari project, shared some images to use in this roundup.
Thanks to Skateman for the photo! Mirari for Frieden! – Photo by SkatemanThis shows the Mirari computer that has been shipped to Thomas Frieden, and the board to Steven Solie. Many thanks to Skateman for supporting the monthly roundup!
YouTube
TJ Ferreira has ventured out on more AmigaOS 4 adventures lately. In this video, he he takes a look at the Infinite Icons 1.1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYUNu8Sk0-k
Ghettofinger Gaming is very active on YouTube, promoting the Amiga and the AmiWest event. In one of his videos, he looks at game ports on his AmigaOne X5000:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W5bRb_RVy4
Please visit his channel for many more AmigaOS 4-related videos. 🙂
Davebraco is back again with several nice videos. Have you, for example, seen 26 HD videos running at once on an AmigaOne X5000? Well, if not, here is your chance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neb4x3kWDlc
Another video he did was showing how you can do fast backups with the Mirror command on AmigaOS 4.1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-tjBq5u6YU
Marek Glogowski has also been very active as of late, and one of the videos can be found below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCEo7-KSRmk
Maijestro of the Amiga Retro Channel has published a new video – Serious Sam The First/Second Encounter Amiga 40:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HYYQBHq9YU
If you’d like to see more of the AmigaOne X5000, Mufa has made a video in Polish, which you can find here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQv1novc-SU
Until next time
I say it again, what a month! 🙂 I’m sorry if I’ve missed some news this time, but I think I’ve managed to cram in all there is. 😉
That was all for this time. Hope you enjoyed the news for October 2025!
Thank for reading and for visiting my blog!
Also thanks to everyone who supports this initiative, it is very much appreciated!
I wish you all a nice November, and see you in the next AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup!
Best regards,
Puni
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AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup – October 2025
Introduction
Hi everyone,
Thanks for visiting my blog, and for checking out this new issue of the AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup!
My A1222+. Photo by Puni.If you are new to this series (hi, and welcome!), it’s essentially a summary that covers the previous month’s news related to the AmigaOS 4 platform.
This month, October, has been jam-packed with events and news, almost too much to keep up with! News is spread on many channels, so there is a lot to keep track of, but that is part of the fun, and the reason they end up in a roundup like this. 😉
Anyway, October has been a FANTASTIC month for the AmigaOS 4 community, I dare to state that. It will be hard to top this for a while, I think!
Without further ado, let’s dive into what October was like in the world of AmigaOS 4!
Software News
First up is ReSrc4 from René W. Olsen. This is a portable Amiga 68k hunk file disassembler. The source code is available on GitHub:
https://github.com/rolsen74/resrc4
The archive can be fetched from OS4Depot:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/misc/resrc4.lha
Screenshot by PuniAmiBrixx is a puzzle game for the Amiga, ported from the PC version called Joemine. It was brought over by Joerg Renkert. Version 2.31 is now available for download from OS4Depot. It supports skins, which means that you can change how the game looks in many ways!
Screenshot by PuniIn a field of stacked stones, your target is to eliminate groups of stones of the same color. Thereby, the other stones will fall down and form new groups. The game ends when no more groups can be eliminated.
The game works very well, and I enjoyed testing it. I recommend that you give it a try if you enjoy puzzle games like this!
Screenshot from an older version – By PuniVersion 35.31 of AmiArcadia for AmigaOS 4, a Signetics-based machines emulator, has been released by James Jacobs.
According to the documentation, AmiArcadia supports the following systems:
- Emerson Arcadia 2001 console family (Bandai, Emerson, Grandstand, Intervision, Leisure-Vision, Leonardo, MPT-03, Ormatu, Palladium, Poppy, Robdajet, Tele-Fever, Tempest, Tryom, Tunix, etc.) (c. 1982);
- Interton VC 4000 console family (Acetronic, Cabel, Fountain, Hanimex, Interton, Prinztronic, Radofin, Rowtron, Soundic, Voltmace, Waddingtons, etc.) (c. 1978);
- Elektor TV Games Computer (1979);
- PIPBUG- and BINBUG-based machines (EA 77up2, EA 78up5, Signetics Adaptable Board Computer, Eurocard 2650, etc.) (1977-1978);
- Signetics Instructor 50 trainer (1978);
- Signetics TWIN minicomputer (1976);
- Central Data 2650 computer (1977);
- PHUNSY computer (c. 1980);
- Ravensburger Selbstbaucomputer aka 2650 Minimal Computer trainer (1984);
- Hofacker MIKIT 2650 trainer (1978);
- Astro Wars, Galaxia, Laser Battle and Lazarian coin-ops by Zaccaria (1979-1981);
- Malzak 1 and 2 coin-ops by Kitronix (c. 1981);
- AY-3-8500/8550/8600-based Pong systems (Coleco Telstar Galaxy, Sheen TVG-201, etc.) (1976-1977);
- VTech Type-right machine (1985)
It is packed with features, far too many to list here. Examples include ReAction GUI, load/save snapshots, and windowed and fullscreen modes. Other features are CPU tracing, trainer, and drag and drop support. Additionally, it offers graphics scaling, PAL/NTSC modes, and frame skipping, among many other features!
The new version contains miscellaneous improvements and bug fixes. To read more about this, or to download the game, please head over to OS4Depot:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=emulation/gamesystem/amiarcadia.lha
Screenshot lent from the website of Hyperion EntertainmentNow for some really big news… Are you ready? Hyperion Entertainment is back! Yes, they are back in full gear with a brand new update to AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition! This time it is Update 3. Let us have a look at what this one has to offer us:
Brussels, Saturday, October 18, 2025
Hyperion Entertainment BV is proud to announce the release of Update 3 for AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition. Update 3 is a maintenance and stability update for AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition and includes more than 60 new features, 70 updates, and over 135 bug fixes across the system.
Some of the most notable improvements include:
The TCP/IP stack Roadshow has been updated to version 1.15, which among many other things greatly improves network stability and speed.
New, updated kernels for the X5000, X1000, AmigaOne, Pegasos II, Sam460, Sam440, and Classic Amiga systems, featuring upgraded cache handling and DMA operation on supported hardware.
An updated and improved USB stack which, among many other new features, performance improvements and bug fixes, now supports isochronous transfers for streaming devices.
An updated version of AmigaDOS with new features, enhancements, and numerous bug fixes.
An updated graphics library that now supports automatic detection of 4K/UHD monitors.
Updated versions of elf.library, intuition.library, and newlib.library, all featuring many new functions and bug fixes.
And many, many more new features, updates, and bug fixes.
Update 3 is available via AmiUpdate. Registered users can also download Update 3 from the download section at www.hyperion-entertainment.com.
Hyperion Entertainment would like to thank all the hardworking developers and testers for their dedication to this release. You keep the dream alive!
People who enjoy Minecraft and games similar to it should be happy to read that HunoPPC and the group titled “AOS4 fans from Mars” have brought ClassiCube to AmigaOS 4!
This is a custom Minecraft Classic-compatible client written in C from scratch. It aims to replicate the 2009 Minecraft Classic, while offering optional enhancements to improve the gameplay. Two versions are currently available for download: EGL_wrap and SPE. The SPE version is aimed at A1222+.
On the website of HunoPPC, you’ll find more information about the game, as well as downloads, and an option to support his work.
https://hunoppc.amiga-projects.net/content/classicube-amigaos4-version-aos4-fans-mars-and-hunoppc
Here is a video of ClassiCube running on the A1222, courtesy of Mr Byte:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nTUC11uhBQ
HunoPPC has also released a new version of wipEout Rewrite Enhanced Fantômas Edition for AmigaOS 4.1. This time it is version 1.0.6. For those of you not aware, this is basically a re-implementation of the classic Playstation 1 game wipEout.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDIVwgkerqE
Changes are as follows:
Now working with Shaders, NORMAL or CRT mode
Fixed change resolution on live
Added shakers on shaders mode
Fixed opengl filter on shaders mode
Added 3D objects : Mouse, keyboard and joypad of WipeOut2097 datas
Added 1 letter of name saved on list of score
Added mouse support (W.I.P)
Saves prefs for ForceFeedback and mouse support added
Online scoresYou can find more information, as well as the download here:
https://hunoppc.amiga-projects.net/content/wipeout-rewrite-enhanced-fant%C3%B4mas-edition-amigaos-41
Screenshot by PuniJuan Carlos Herrán Martín is an active software developer for platforms like AmigaOS 4, MorphOS, and AROS. We’ve seen many releases from him in the previous roundups. Now he has returned with a new version of the game, Los Malditos. It is a free adaptation of the mythical books from Timun Mas from the 1980s and 1990s. These books are related to Dungeons & Dragons. The author is a fan of these works. It is now available for download at OS4Depot.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=game/adventure/losmalditos.lha
Screenshot by PuniChanges for the new version is as follows:
The extended the story for the chapter 1, with new enemies and places to visit.
Removed bugs.
Rewrote the dialogues to better suit the personality of each hero/heroine.
New graphics and sounds.If you’d like to have a closer look at what goes on behind the curtains on AmigaOS 4, the utility called Snoopy will be an excellent choice. Created by Colin Wenzel, this is a SnoopDos like program that will reveal all kinds of information about what is happening when you run a program, for example.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/filetool/snoopy.lha
Screenshot by PuniA new version of the lightweight and powerful text editor Lite XL has been released for AmigaOS 4.1. This time it is version 2.1.8r2.
The port is being maintained by George Sokianos a.k.a Walkero. The program itself was created by Francesco Abbate and the Lite XL team.
Changes are as follows:
Added support for the GLSL language
Added the dragdropselected plugin
Added the tab_switcher plugin
Added the titleize plugin
Added the togglesnakecamel plugin
Added the typingspeed plugin
Added the unboundedscroll plugin
Added the wordcount pluginThe program is available for download from OS4Depot:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/text/edit/litexl2.lha
George Sokianos’ Ko-Fi page is available here:
https://ko-fi.com/walkero/posts
Screenshot by PuniKevin Taddeucci has released version 2.6 of his program VideoClipper in October. This is an extensive update, and it contains a wide range of bug fixes and changes.
VideoClipper version 2.6 includes enhancements to help speed up encoding. MPlayer v1.5 is now supported. Also supports .ass format subtitle file encoding. Many other user-requested enhancements and a few bug fixes are included. See below for the full list of changes.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=video/edit/videoclipper.lha
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCq2o-BKKJU
Liblua 5.4.8 and Libffmpeg 8.0 have been uploaded to OS4Depot by Michael Trebilcock. Downloads are available below:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/misc/libffmpeg.lha
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/language/liblua.lha
DRIDI has released version 14.3Final of the Arabic Console Device. Changes are as follows:
(version 14.3Final) “Version education&legacy” finished (for me) –
ArabicLauncher – Concurrency with run and cmd on error – Almost perfect!https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=driver/input/arabic_console_devicepro2.lha
A new build of FFmpeg 8.0 from Michael Trebilcock has been released. This one will only run on the A1222, but it is not e500 / SPE optimized. Despite this, it is significantly faster than the generic FPU build when run on the A1222.
FFmpeg is a very fast video and audio converter that can also grab from a live audio/video source. It can also convert between arbitrary sample rates and resize video on the fly with a high quality polyphase filter.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=video/convert/ffmpeg_a1222.lha
Screenshot by PuniKikems is back with version 1.0R7 of the next generation pixel editor for Amiga called Pixy. The original concept was created by Sinisrus, who worked on it in the years 2016 to 2020. Kimens from AmigaWave is now improving it further.
Pixy is a drawing program dedicated to pixel art and graphics with alpha channel transparency. It allows you to create several animations in a single project, and each image of each animation sequence contains its own layers. This makes it possible to work on all the animations of a character when creating video games, for example. The interface is intentionally inspired by Photoshop.
More information about Pixy, as well as a download, can be found here:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=graphics/edit/pixy.lha
A new update to SDL3 is out, more precisely version 3.2.24. More information is available here:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/misc/sdl3.lha
On GitHub:
https://github.com/AmigaPorts/SDL
The Settlers is now out for AmigaOS 4 (and other Amiga platforms)! It is available for purchase from Look Behind You:
https://lookbehindyou.de/en/product/thesettlers2amiga/
From their website, we can read:
The Settlers II is regarded as the pinnacle of the series and a milestone in the building strategy genre. The game perfected everything that made the first part awesome: the bustling inhabitants, the complex economic chains, and the unique charm. Now, finally, it’s where it belongs – on the Amiga.
The story
A storm casts Roman captain Octavius onto a mysterious island. From a simple emergency shelter, you build a powerful empire. Starting with a single tent, you develop a complex civilization with over 30 building types and just as many professions.
Extensive game contentthousands of lovingly animated settlers
over 30 different professions, including 6 types of soldiers
4 different races with different character types: Romans, Asians, Nubians, and Vikings
various landscapes such as lava, ice fields, swamps, forests, and much more, including the stunning winter scenery from The Settlers II Mission CD
10 Roman campaigns and 9 world campaigns
130 free bonus maps
integrated in-game help and optimized game interface
4 languages: fully in English and German, with French and Polish available in-gameThree editions for everyone who loves the Amiga
Box Edition (available from October 18, 2025): This physical edition will feature a classic box format with a slip lid for € 49.90 and will include a DVD plus download option, the colored world atlas, manuals in German and English, as well as four exclusive and collectible retro-design postcards.
Collector’s Edition (available from December 1, 2025): The game’s deluxe version will be available for € 99.90 as a wooden box in the original Settlers II design; it will be limited to 100 copies and will also include an exclusive metal magnet (8×5 cm) with the iconic castle motif from the first Settlers game—a real gem for every Amiga enthusiast and box collector.
Digital Edition (available from October 18, 2025): For immediate gaming fun, a download-only version will also be available for € 29.90.
PowerPC version
Minimum system requirements PPC version:
PPC Amiga with AmigaOS 4.1 or AmigaOS 3.1 with WarpUP
603e/175 MHz
32 MB RAM
AmigaOS 3.1 with WarpUP or AmigaOS 4.1
AHI
500 MB free hard disk spaceRecommended system requirements PPC version:
PPC Amiga with AmigaOS 4.1 or AmigaOS 3.2 with WarpUP
G3 800 MHz or higher
for resolutions higher than 640×480, a graphics card (PCI, AGP, or PCIe) is recommended
64 MB RAM
AmigaOS 3.2 with WarpUP or AmigaOS 4.1
AHI
500 MB free hard disk spaceOla Söder has released InstallerLG version 1.03:
A reimplementation of the ‘Installer’ utility included with AmigaOS as of version 2.1. InstallerLG aims to be fully compatible with the original as described in the V44.10 documentation. Most resource limitations found in the Commodore implementation are gone, and the GUI has been replaced by a MUI / Zune based one.
https://os4.aminet.net/package/util/sys/InstallerLG.ppc-amigaos
The text editor Vim has also received an update from Ola Söder, bumping it to 9.1.1869. It is available for download from Aminet:
https://os4.aminet.net/package/text/edit/Vim_9.1-ppc-amigaos
Vim is a highly configurable text editor built to make creating and changing any kind of text very efficient. Vim is rock stable and is continuously being developed to become even better. Among its features are:
persistent, multi-level undo tree
extensive plugin system
support for hundreds of programming languages and file formats
powerful search and replace
integrates with many toolsPlease note that this is not a straight port of the upstream version. It includes a full MUI GUI with most of the bells and whistles found in Vim on any of the major platforms.
The source code is available here:
https://github.com/sodero/MUI-Vim
https://codeberg.org/sodero/MUI-Vim
https://sourceforge.net/projects/mui-vim/On Aminet, we can also see that A. Pankalla has released a set of special mouse drivers. He writes as follows:
This mouse drivers based on open-source code from diverse authors and was changed in two manners.
First, some functions are changed, because they deprecrated and second i changed some lines of codes to fit to severale mouse types. The changed source code you find in the source directory, it is based on the xero-driver from W. Hosemann. You can recompile it with different constants to genrate the special drivers.
The main new function of the driver’s is to provide a possibility to scroll also in horizontal direction, this is usesd, for example, in the directory windows or the notepad. This function is mapped to special hardware buttons. Check the hardware id’s with tools like usbinspector or devinfos(ng). the driver only works with this deticated hardware!
https://os4.aminet.net/package/driver/input/MouseDriver
Version 1.14i.1 of LHa for UNIX for AmigaOS 4 has been released! You can find it for download on Aminet:
https://os4.aminet.net/package/util/arc/LHa_4U4A-ppc-amigaos
Version 5.25 of AmiSSL has been released! As mentioned in earlier editions of the AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup, the AmiSSL project is a collaborative effort to develop a port of OpenSSL in a shared library for Amiga-based systems. It is a must-have if you use AmigaOS 4 to browse the web!
https://os4.aminet.net/package/util/libs/AmiSSL-v5-OS4
The very active developer Steffen Häuser is working on porting ScummVM 3.0.0.git to AmigaOS 4. It is currently in beta state. You can find out more by visiting amiga-news.de, who published this news:
https://amiga-news.de/en/news/AN-2025-10-00042-EN.html
ACube Systems, the creators of the Sam 440 and Sam460, has announced the Sil3132 SATA2 driver for AmigaOS 4:
Bassano del Grappa, Italy – October 18, 2025
ACube Systems is proud to announce, as a special gift to the community on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of the launch of the Amiga and during the Amiga40 Germany event in Mönchengladbach from October 17–19, 2025, the release of the AmigaOS4 driver for the SiI3132 SATA2 controller.
With the latest U-Boot update already adding support for the SiI3132 controller, this new driver – developed in collaboration with Alfredo Amendolagine – enables AmigaOS 4 to fully utilize the Silicon Image 3132 controller, featuring two SATA2 ports on a high-performance PCIe bus. It delivers top speeds and broad compatibility with modern SATA devices, including HDDs, SSDs, and CD/DVD drives.
Most importantly, this driver will be offered completely free of charge – an exclusive gift from ACube Systems to the entire Amiga community in celebration of this milestone.
You can download the driver from the “Latest files” section on our homepage or by directly clicking on this link:
https://acube-systems.biz/download.php?file=sii3132sata_dev_v1.0.lha
Enjoy Amiga40! We certainly will!
It is great to see ACube Systems actively support the platform, which they’ve done consistantly for many, many years! 🙂
Now, over to another piece of very interesting news. An alpha version of the web browser Odyssey has been released! Please read on for the full news as posted on Amigans.net:
Odyssey Web Browser is back on AmigaOS4, rebuilt and reborn with major under-the-hood improvements — now powered by the latest clib4 runtime library and GCC 11.
This is a first Alpha version, a big milestone toward a fully optimized and modern browsing experience on AmigaOS4.
Odyssey Web Browser is back on AmigaOS4, rebuilt and reborn with major under-the-hood improvements — now powered by the latest clib4 runtime library and GCC 11.
This is a first Alpha version, a big milestone toward a fully optimized and modern browsing experience on AmigaOS4.
What’s new in this Alpha build
Compiled with GCC 11 (with –enable-sjlj-exceptions disabled), resulting in a noticeable speed boost
Integrated with the new clib4 memory allocator, improving memory handling and stability
Several internal optimizations to make the browser smoother and faster
Audio and Video playback are currently disabled in this Alpha build
Important Notes
This is an Alpha version, and it’s still under active development.
That means some features may not work correctly or may cause crashes in specific conditions.You can find the current list of known issues (and add your own reports) here:
https://github.com/AmigaLabs/OdysseyWebBrowser/issuesPlease make sure to read the included README file for more detailed information about installation, usage, and limitations of this build.
Copy PROGDIR:Libs/clib4.library into LIBS: folder. If you are using already version 2.0 just overwrite older version.
If you are using the old 1.6 version, just backup it and copy new versionYour feedback is incredibly valuable — every issue reported helps make Odyssey better and faster for everyone in the Amiga community.
You can follow development here: https://github.com/AmigaLabs/OdysseyWebBrowser/
and get the latest build here: Odyssey_300a1.lhaI’ve installed it myself on the A1222+, and I’m looking forward to trying it out further. Congratulations, and thanks to Andrea for his hard work on this project!
In this video you can see the YouTuber TJ Ferreira checking it out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMIWt5D6Zaw
Misc
There is currently a poll running on Amigans.net. The aim of this one is to gauge what systems people are running AmigaOS 4 on. The poll is on the front page, on the right-hand side. I just submitted my votes, and I hope you will do the same. I’m curious how this one will end up!
A new issue of Amiga Future is scheduled for release in November.
Issue 177 will contain information about Settlers II, a game which was released in October.
https://www.amigafuture.de/app.php/kb/viewarticle?a=10933
Michal Schulz, the man behind Emu68, made an announcement on his Patreon that has sparked a lot of discussion recently. Emu68 goes PowerPC! What this will mean for AmigaOS 4 remains to be seen, but it is intriguing to say the least! Please follow the link for the full post from Michal Schulz:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/one-more-thing-141985279
George Sokianos has released version 1.7.0 of Kyvos. This is a user-friendly graphical frontend for QEMU, which makes it much easier to set up and run AmigaOS 4 on various platforms.
Please head on over to Mr. Sokianos’ Ko-Fi page to get the full details on the new version:
https://ko-fi.com/post/Kyvos-1-7-0-released-R6R81NHQWD
The screenshots above is from his Patreon page.
AmiWest 2025 is scheduled to take place this upcoming weekend. A press release was recently published on Amigans.net in connection with this:
Oct 28th, 2025
SACRAMENTO, California – The Sacramento Amiga Computer Club is proud to present AmiWest 2025 on Nov 1st and 2nd. This is a special year for the Amiga Computer, launched by Commodore in 1985, marking the platform’s 40th anniversary. So far this year, Amiga enthusiasts have been treated to the AMIGA/040th in Silicon Valley and the Amiga40 in Germany, along with a host of other special events.
AmiWest, the longest-running Amiga show in the world, will be celebrating the Amiga’s 40th anniversary with a focus on the community. In place of a traditional show floor banquet, we will be traveling to a local Sacramento Burgers and Brew. In place of a conventional speaker, we will allow the attendees to share their Amiga Computer journeys and experiences.
The show floor will see several new exhibits joining our long-time supporters. We will have the Amiga “Lorraine” wire-wrap prototypes, the AMIGA/040th FutureWall, Tunefinder – Marcin Spoczynski, and more. We will also present AmigaOS 4 Update 3, the new Mirari PPC board, and AmigaOS 3.3 beta. To top it off, the A-Eon A1222+, motherboard and complete tower systems will be on sale at the AAA table!
For presentations, the show will have unique content:
Carl Sassenrath presents the history of the Amiga
Jason Neus talking about AmiPCI
A-eon updates from Trevor Dickinson and Matthew Lehman
Steven Solie is providing an update on AmigaOS 4 multicore
And more!Like AmiWests in the past, we will have the Raffle, Games Competition, and live internet broadcast!
Check amiwest.net for the latest details on the show!
Contact: Jerry Gray
SACC Vice President
[email protected]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuyRmgkjT5E
The gaming competition on Amigans.net for October and November is currently ongoing. These months, we are playing the brilliant arcade shoot’em up game Blastaway from Retream!
This game is available for purchase here:
https://retream.itch.io/blastaway
At the moment, Walkero is in the lead, followed by 328gts. I’m a bit embarrassed to say that I’m currently in the last position, but that will hopefully change during November. 😉 Time will show!
If you’d like to take part in the competition or to read more about it, here is the link to the appropriate thread on Amigans.net:
https://www.amigans.net/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=9943
The show Amiga 40 was held in Germany from October 17th to 19th.
Many reports from the event have been published, but for us AmigaOS 4 enthusiasts, I recommend heading over to the Rear Window blog to read Trixie’s “Glad in Gladbach” post.
There, he gives us a detailed travel report, packed with photos of many people in our community attending the event, either as visitors or as exhibitors.
https://ko-fi.com/post/Glad-in-Gladbach-N4N21N487C
To complement this, there are many videos on YouTube covering the event. Here are a couple:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsFBXibOgrw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8MS8HCXVT8
Also, McFly PPC has released his video (part 1) of the event:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1RPPLdcGUs
I’d also like to mention that AmigaNG has created a great summary of the event, which you can find here:
Now, at Amiga 40, we were presented with some very interested news concerning the Mirari, but also multicore. Please have a look at these two images:
This is for sure, great news, and very exciting! 🙂
Skateman, who is part of the Mirari project, shared some images to use in this roundup.
Thanks to Skateman for the photo! Mirari for Frieden! – Photo by SkatemanThis shows the Mirari computer that has been shipped to Thomas Frieden, and the board to Steven Solie. Many thanks to Skateman for supporting the monthly roundup!
YouTube
TJ Ferreira has ventured out on more AmigaOS 4 adventures lately. In this video, he he takes a look at the Infinite Icons 1.1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYUNu8Sk0-k
Ghettofinger Gaming is very active on YouTube, promoting the Amiga and the AmiWest event. In one of his videos, he looks at game ports on his AmigaOne X5000:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W5bRb_RVy4
Please visit his channel for many more AmigaOS 4-related videos. 🙂
Davebraco is back again with several nice videos. Have you, for example, seen 26 HD videos running at once on an AmigaOne X5000? Well, if not, here is your chance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neb4x3kWDlc
Another video he did was showing how you can do fast backups with the Mirror command on AmigaOS 4.1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-tjBq5u6YU
Marek Glogowski has also been very active as of late, and one of the videos can be found below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCEo7-KSRmk
Maijestro of the Amiga Retro Channel has published a new video – Serious Sam The First/Second Encounter Amiga 40:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HYYQBHq9YU
If you’d like to see more of the AmigaOne X5000, Mufa has made a video in Polish, which you can find here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQv1novc-SU
Until next time
I say it again, what a month! 🙂 I’m sorry if I’ve missed some news this time, but I think I’ve managed to cram in all there is. 😉
That was all for this time. Hope you enjoyed the news for October 2025!
Thank for reading and for visiting my blog!
Also thanks to everyone who supports this initiative, it is very much appreciated!
I wish you all a nice November, and see you in the next AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup!
Best regards,
Puni
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AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup – October 2025
Introduction
Hi everyone,
Thanks for visiting my blog, and for checking out this new issue of the AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup!
My A1222+. Photo by Puni.If you are new to this series (hi, and welcome!), it’s essentially a summary that covers the previous month’s news related to the AmigaOS 4 platform.
This month, October, has been jam-packed with events and news, almost too much to keep up with! News is spread on many channels, so there is a lot to keep track of, but that is part of the fun, and the reason they end up in a roundup like this. 😉
Anyway, October has been a FANTASTIC month for the AmigaOS 4 community, I dare to state that. It will be hard to top this for a while, I think!
Without further ado, let’s dive into what October was like in the world of AmigaOS 4!
Software News
First up is ReSrc4 from René W. Olsen. This is a portable Amiga 68k hunk file disassembler. The source code is available on GitHub:
https://github.com/rolsen74/resrc4
The archive can be fetched from OS4Depot:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/misc/resrc4.lha
Screenshot by PuniAmiBrixx is a puzzle game for the Amiga, ported from the PC version called Joemine. It was brought over by Joerg Renkert. Version 2.31 is now available for download from OS4Depot. It supports skins, which means that you can change how the game looks in many ways!
Screenshot by PuniIn a field of stacked stones, your target is to eliminate groups of stones of the same color. Thereby, the other stones will fall down and form new groups. The game ends when no more groups can be eliminated.
The game works very well, and I enjoyed testing it. I recommend that you give it a try if you enjoy puzzle games like this!
Screenshot from an older version – By PuniVersion 35.31 of AmiArcadia for AmigaOS 4, a Signetics-based machines emulator, has been released by James Jacobs.
According to the documentation, AmiArcadia supports the following systems:
- Emerson Arcadia 2001 console family (Bandai, Emerson, Grandstand, Intervision, Leisure-Vision, Leonardo, MPT-03, Ormatu, Palladium, Poppy, Robdajet, Tele-Fever, Tempest, Tryom, Tunix, etc.) (c. 1982);
- Interton VC 4000 console family (Acetronic, Cabel, Fountain, Hanimex, Interton, Prinztronic, Radofin, Rowtron, Soundic, Voltmace, Waddingtons, etc.) (c. 1978);
- Elektor TV Games Computer (1979);
- PIPBUG- and BINBUG-based machines (EA 77up2, EA 78up5, Signetics Adaptable Board Computer, Eurocard 2650, etc.) (1977-1978);
- Signetics Instructor 50 trainer (1978);
- Signetics TWIN minicomputer (1976);
- Central Data 2650 computer (1977);
- PHUNSY computer (c. 1980);
- Ravensburger Selbstbaucomputer aka 2650 Minimal Computer trainer (1984);
- Hofacker MIKIT 2650 trainer (1978);
- Astro Wars, Galaxia, Laser Battle and Lazarian coin-ops by Zaccaria (1979-1981);
- Malzak 1 and 2 coin-ops by Kitronix (c. 1981);
- AY-3-8500/8550/8600-based Pong systems (Coleco Telstar Galaxy, Sheen TVG-201, etc.) (1976-1977);
- VTech Type-right machine (1985)
It is packed with features, far too many to list here. Examples include ReAction GUI, load/save snapshots, and windowed and fullscreen modes. Other features are CPU tracing, trainer, and drag and drop support. Additionally, it offers graphics scaling, PAL/NTSC modes, and frame skipping, among many other features!
The new version contains miscellaneous improvements and bug fixes. To read more about this, or to download the game, please head over to OS4Depot:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=emulation/gamesystem/amiarcadia.lha
Screenshot lent from the website of Hyperion EntertainmentNow for some really big news… Are you ready? Hyperion Entertainment is back! Yes, they are back in full gear with a brand new update to AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition! This time it is Update 3. Let us have a look at what this one has to offer us:
Brussels, Saturday, October 18, 2025
Hyperion Entertainment BV is proud to announce the release of Update 3 for AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition. Update 3 is a maintenance and stability update for AmigaOS 4.1 Final Edition and includes more than 60 new features, 70 updates, and over 135 bug fixes across the system.
Some of the most notable improvements include:
The TCP/IP stack Roadshow has been updated to version 1.15, which among many other things greatly improves network stability and speed.
New, updated kernels for the X5000, X1000, AmigaOne, Pegasos II, Sam460, Sam440, and Classic Amiga systems, featuring upgraded cache handling and DMA operation on supported hardware.
An updated and improved USB stack which, among many other new features, performance improvements and bug fixes, now supports isochronous transfers for streaming devices.
An updated version of AmigaDOS with new features, enhancements, and numerous bug fixes.
An updated graphics library that now supports automatic detection of 4K/UHD monitors.
Updated versions of elf.library, intuition.library, and newlib.library, all featuring many new functions and bug fixes.
And many, many more new features, updates, and bug fixes.
Update 3 is available via AmiUpdate. Registered users can also download Update 3 from the download section at www.hyperion-entertainment.com.
Hyperion Entertainment would like to thank all the hardworking developers and testers for their dedication to this release. You keep the dream alive!
People who enjoy Minecraft and games similar to it should be happy to read that HunoPPC and the group titled “AOS4 fans from Mars” have brought ClassiCube to AmigaOS 4!
This is a custom Minecraft Classic-compatible client written in C from scratch. It aims to replicate the 2009 Minecraft Classic, while offering optional enhancements to improve the gameplay. Two versions are currently available for download: EGL_wrap and SPE. The SPE version is aimed at A1222+.
On the website of HunoPPC, you’ll find more information about the game, as well as downloads, and an option to support his work.
https://hunoppc.amiga-projects.net/content/classicube-amigaos4-version-aos4-fans-mars-and-hunoppc
Here is a video of ClassiCube running on the A1222, courtesy of Mr Byte:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nTUC11uhBQ
HunoPPC has also released a new version of wipEout Rewrite Enhanced Fantômas Edition for AmigaOS 4.1. This time it is version 1.0.6. For those of you not aware, this is basically a re-implementation of the classic Playstation 1 game wipEout.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDIVwgkerqE
Changes are as follows:
Now working with Shaders, NORMAL or CRT mode
Fixed change resolution on live
Added shakers on shaders mode
Fixed opengl filter on shaders mode
Added 3D objects : Mouse, keyboard and joypad of WipeOut2097 datas
Added 1 letter of name saved on list of score
Added mouse support (W.I.P)
Saves prefs for ForceFeedback and mouse support added
Online scoresYou can find more information, as well as the download here:
https://hunoppc.amiga-projects.net/content/wipeout-rewrite-enhanced-fant%C3%B4mas-edition-amigaos-41
Screenshot by PuniJuan Carlos Herrán Martín is an active software developer for platforms like AmigaOS 4, MorphOS, and AROS. We’ve seen many releases from him in the previous roundups. Now he has returned with a new version of the game, Los Malditos. It is a free adaptation of the mythical books from Timun Mas from the 1980s and 1990s. These books are related to Dungeons & Dragons. The author is a fan of these works. It is now available for download at OS4Depot.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=game/adventure/losmalditos.lha
Screenshot by PuniChanges for the new version is as follows:
The extended the story for the chapter 1, with new enemies and places to visit.
Removed bugs.
Rewrote the dialogues to better suit the personality of each hero/heroine.
New graphics and sounds.If you’d like to have a closer look at what goes on behind the curtains on AmigaOS 4, the utility called Snoopy will be an excellent choice. Created by Colin Wenzel, this is a SnoopDos like program that will reveal all kinds of information about what is happening when you run a program, for example.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/filetool/snoopy.lha
Screenshot by PuniA new version of the lightweight and powerful text editor Lite XL has been released for AmigaOS 4.1. This time it is version 2.1.8r2.
The port is being maintained by George Sokianos a.k.a Walkero. The program itself was created by Francesco Abbate and the Lite XL team.
Changes are as follows:
Added support for the GLSL language
Added the dragdropselected plugin
Added the tab_switcher plugin
Added the titleize plugin
Added the togglesnakecamel plugin
Added the typingspeed plugin
Added the unboundedscroll plugin
Added the wordcount pluginThe program is available for download from OS4Depot:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=utility/text/edit/litexl2.lha
George Sokianos’ Ko-Fi page is available here:
https://ko-fi.com/walkero/posts
Screenshot by PuniKevin Taddeucci has released version 2.6 of his program VideoClipper in October. This is an extensive update, and it contains a wide range of bug fixes and changes.
VideoClipper version 2.6 includes enhancements to help speed up encoding. MPlayer v1.5 is now supported. Also supports .ass format subtitle file encoding. Many other user-requested enhancements and a few bug fixes are included. See below for the full list of changes.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=video/edit/videoclipper.lha
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCq2o-BKKJU
Liblua 5.4.8 and Libffmpeg 8.0 have been uploaded to OS4Depot by Michael Trebilcock. Downloads are available below:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/misc/libffmpeg.lha
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=development/language/liblua.lha
DRIDI has released version 14.3Final of the Arabic Console Device. Changes are as follows:
(version 14.3Final) “Version education&legacy” finished (for me) –
ArabicLauncher – Concurrency with run and cmd on error – Almost perfect!https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=driver/input/arabic_console_devicepro2.lha
A new build of FFmpeg 8.0 from Michael Trebilcock has been released. This one will only run on the A1222, but it is not e500 / SPE optimized. Despite this, it is significantly faster than the generic FPU build when run on the A1222.
FFmpeg is a very fast video and audio converter that can also grab from a live audio/video source. It can also convert between arbitrary sample rates and resize video on the fly with a high quality polyphase filter.
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=video/convert/ffmpeg_a1222.lha
Screenshot by PuniKikems is back with version 1.0R7 of the next generation pixel editor for Amiga called Pixy. The original concept was created by Sinisrus, who worked on it in the years 2016 to 2020. Kimens from AmigaWave is now improving it further.
Pixy is a drawing program dedicated to pixel art and graphics with alpha channel transparency. It allows you to create several animations in a single project, and each image of each animation sequence contains its own layers. This makes it possible to work on all the animations of a character when creating video games, for example. The interface is intentionally inspired by Photoshop.
More information about Pixy, as well as a download, can be found here:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=graphics/edit/pixy.lha
A new update to SDL3 is out, more precisely version 3.2.24. More information is available here:
https://os4depot.net/?function=showfile&file=library/misc/sdl3.lha
On GitHub:
https://github.com/AmigaPorts/SDL
The Settlers is now out for AmigaOS 4 (and other Amiga platforms)! It is available for purchase from Look Behind You:
https://lookbehindyou.de/en/product/thesettlers2amiga/
From their website, we can read:
The Settlers II is regarded as the pinnacle of the series and a milestone in the building strategy genre. The game perfected everything that made the first part awesome: the bustling inhabitants, the complex economic chains, and the unique charm. Now, finally, it’s where it belongs – on the Amiga.
The story
A storm casts Roman captain Octavius onto a mysterious island. From a simple emergency shelter, you build a powerful empire. Starting with a single tent, you develop a complex civilization with over 30 building types and just as many professions.
Extensive game contentthousands of lovingly animated settlers
over 30 different professions, including 6 types of soldiers
4 different races with different character types: Romans, Asians, Nubians, and Vikings
various landscapes such as lava, ice fields, swamps, forests, and much more, including the stunning winter scenery from The Settlers II Mission CD
10 Roman campaigns and 9 world campaigns
130 free bonus maps
integrated in-game help and optimized game interface
4 languages: fully in English and German, with French and Polish available in-gameThree editions for everyone who loves the Amiga
Box Edition (available from October 18, 2025): This physical edition will feature a classic box format with a slip lid for € 49.90 and will include a DVD plus download option, the colored world atlas, manuals in German and English, as well as four exclusive and collectible retro-design postcards.
Collector’s Edition (available from December 1, 2025): The game’s deluxe version will be available for € 99.90 as a wooden box in the original Settlers II design; it will be limited to 100 copies and will also include an exclusive metal magnet (8×5 cm) with the iconic castle motif from the first Settlers game—a real gem for every Amiga enthusiast and box collector.
Digital Edition (available from October 18, 2025): For immediate gaming fun, a download-only version will also be available for € 29.90.
PowerPC version
Minimum system requirements PPC version:
PPC Amiga with AmigaOS 4.1 or AmigaOS 3.1 with WarpUP
603e/175 MHz
32 MB RAM
AmigaOS 3.1 with WarpUP or AmigaOS 4.1
AHI
500 MB free hard disk spaceRecommended system requirements PPC version:
PPC Amiga with AmigaOS 4.1 or AmigaOS 3.2 with WarpUP
G3 800 MHz or higher
for resolutions higher than 640×480, a graphics card (PCI, AGP, or PCIe) is recommended
64 MB RAM
AmigaOS 3.2 with WarpUP or AmigaOS 4.1
AHI
500 MB free hard disk spaceOla Söder has released InstallerLG version 1.03:
A reimplementation of the ‘Installer’ utility included with AmigaOS as of version 2.1. InstallerLG aims to be fully compatible with the original as described in the V44.10 documentation. Most resource limitations found in the Commodore implementation are gone, and the GUI has been replaced by a MUI / Zune based one.
https://os4.aminet.net/package/util/sys/InstallerLG.ppc-amigaos
The text editor Vim has also received an update from Ola Söder, bumping it to 9.1.1869. It is available for download from Aminet:
https://os4.aminet.net/package/text/edit/Vim_9.1-ppc-amigaos
Vim is a highly configurable text editor built to make creating and changing any kind of text very efficient. Vim is rock stable and is continuously being developed to become even better. Among its features are:
persistent, multi-level undo tree
extensive plugin system
support for hundreds of programming languages and file formats
powerful search and replace
integrates with many toolsPlease note that this is not a straight port of the upstream version. It includes a full MUI GUI with most of the bells and whistles found in Vim on any of the major platforms.
The source code is available here:
https://github.com/sodero/MUI-Vim
https://codeberg.org/sodero/MUI-Vim
https://sourceforge.net/projects/mui-vim/On Aminet, we can also see that A. Pankalla has released a set of special mouse drivers. He writes as follows:
This mouse drivers based on open-source code from diverse authors and was changed in two manners.
First, some functions are changed, because they deprecrated and second i changed some lines of codes to fit to severale mouse types. The changed source code you find in the source directory, it is based on the xero-driver from W. Hosemann. You can recompile it with different constants to genrate the special drivers.
The main new function of the driver’s is to provide a possibility to scroll also in horizontal direction, this is usesd, for example, in the directory windows or the notepad. This function is mapped to special hardware buttons. Check the hardware id’s with tools like usbinspector or devinfos(ng). the driver only works with this deticated hardware!
https://os4.aminet.net/package/driver/input/MouseDriver
Version 1.14i.1 of LHa for UNIX for AmigaOS 4 has been released! You can find it for download on Aminet:
https://os4.aminet.net/package/util/arc/LHa_4U4A-ppc-amigaos
Version 5.25 of AmiSSL has been released! As mentioned in earlier editions of the AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup, the AmiSSL project is a collaborative effort to develop a port of OpenSSL in a shared library for Amiga-based systems. It is a must-have if you use AmigaOS 4 to browse the web!
https://os4.aminet.net/package/util/libs/AmiSSL-v5-OS4
The very active developer Steffen Häuser is working on porting ScummVM 3.0.0.git to AmigaOS 4. It is currently in beta state. You can find out more by visiting amiga-news.de, who published this news:
https://amiga-news.de/en/news/AN-2025-10-00042-EN.html
ACube Systems, the creators of the Sam 440 and Sam460, has announced the Sil3132 SATA2 driver for AmigaOS 4:
Bassano del Grappa, Italy – October 18, 2025
ACube Systems is proud to announce, as a special gift to the community on the occasion of the 40th Anniversary of the launch of the Amiga and during the Amiga40 Germany event in Mönchengladbach from October 17–19, 2025, the release of the AmigaOS4 driver for the SiI3132 SATA2 controller.
With the latest U-Boot update already adding support for the SiI3132 controller, this new driver – developed in collaboration with Alfredo Amendolagine – enables AmigaOS 4 to fully utilize the Silicon Image 3132 controller, featuring two SATA2 ports on a high-performance PCIe bus. It delivers top speeds and broad compatibility with modern SATA devices, including HDDs, SSDs, and CD/DVD drives.
Most importantly, this driver will be offered completely free of charge – an exclusive gift from ACube Systems to the entire Amiga community in celebration of this milestone.
You can download the driver from the “Latest files” section on our homepage or by directly clicking on this link:
https://acube-systems.biz/download.php?file=sii3132sata_dev_v1.0.lha
Enjoy Amiga40! We certainly will!
It is great to see ACube Systems actively support the platform, which they’ve done consistantly for many, many years! 🙂
Now, over to another piece of very interesting news. An alpha version of the web browser Odyssey has been released! Please read on for the full news as posted on Amigans.net:
Odyssey Web Browser is back on AmigaOS4, rebuilt and reborn with major under-the-hood improvements — now powered by the latest clib4 runtime library and GCC 11.
This is a first Alpha version, a big milestone toward a fully optimized and modern browsing experience on AmigaOS4.
Odyssey Web Browser is back on AmigaOS4, rebuilt and reborn with major under-the-hood improvements — now powered by the latest clib4 runtime library and GCC 11.
This is a first Alpha version, a big milestone toward a fully optimized and modern browsing experience on AmigaOS4.
What’s new in this Alpha build
Compiled with GCC 11 (with –enable-sjlj-exceptions disabled), resulting in a noticeable speed boost
Integrated with the new clib4 memory allocator, improving memory handling and stability
Several internal optimizations to make the browser smoother and faster
Audio and Video playback are currently disabled in this Alpha build
Important Notes
This is an Alpha version, and it’s still under active development.
That means some features may not work correctly or may cause crashes in specific conditions.You can find the current list of known issues (and add your own reports) here:
https://github.com/AmigaLabs/OdysseyWebBrowser/issuesPlease make sure to read the included README file for more detailed information about installation, usage, and limitations of this build.
Copy PROGDIR:Libs/clib4.library into LIBS: folder. If you are using already version 2.0 just overwrite older version.
If you are using the old 1.6 version, just backup it and copy new versionYour feedback is incredibly valuable — every issue reported helps make Odyssey better and faster for everyone in the Amiga community.
You can follow development here: https://github.com/AmigaLabs/OdysseyWebBrowser/
and get the latest build here: Odyssey_300a1.lhaI’ve installed it myself on the A1222+, and I’m looking forward to trying it out further. Congratulations, and thanks to Andrea for his hard work on this project!
In this video you can see the YouTuber TJ Ferreira checking it out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PMIWt5D6Zaw
Misc
There is currently a poll running on Amigans.net. The aim of this one is to gauge what systems people are running AmigaOS 4 on. The poll is on the front page, on the right-hand side. I just submitted my votes, and I hope you will do the same. I’m curious how this one will end up!
A new issue of Amiga Future is scheduled for release in November.
Issue 177 will contain information about Settlers II, a game which was released in October.
https://www.amigafuture.de/app.php/kb/viewarticle?a=10933
Michal Schulz, the man behind Emu68, made an announcement on his Patreon that has sparked a lot of discussion recently. Emu68 goes PowerPC! What this will mean for AmigaOS 4 remains to be seen, but it is intriguing to say the least! Please follow the link for the full post from Michal Schulz:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/one-more-thing-141985279
George Sokianos has released version 1.7.0 of Kyvos. This is a user-friendly graphical frontend for QEMU, which makes it much easier to set up and run AmigaOS 4 on various platforms.
Please head on over to Mr. Sokianos’ Ko-Fi page to get the full details on the new version:
https://ko-fi.com/post/Kyvos-1-7-0-released-R6R81NHQWD
The screenshots above is from his Patreon page.
AmiWest 2025 is scheduled to take place this upcoming weekend. A press release was recently published on Amigans.net in connection with this:
Oct 28th, 2025
SACRAMENTO, California – The Sacramento Amiga Computer Club is proud to present AmiWest 2025 on Nov 1st and 2nd. This is a special year for the Amiga Computer, launched by Commodore in 1985, marking the platform’s 40th anniversary. So far this year, Amiga enthusiasts have been treated to the AMIGA/040th in Silicon Valley and the Amiga40 in Germany, along with a host of other special events.
AmiWest, the longest-running Amiga show in the world, will be celebrating the Amiga’s 40th anniversary with a focus on the community. In place of a traditional show floor banquet, we will be traveling to a local Sacramento Burgers and Brew. In place of a conventional speaker, we will allow the attendees to share their Amiga Computer journeys and experiences.
The show floor will see several new exhibits joining our long-time supporters. We will have the Amiga “Lorraine” wire-wrap prototypes, the AMIGA/040th FutureWall, Tunefinder – Marcin Spoczynski, and more. We will also present AmigaOS 4 Update 3, the new Mirari PPC board, and AmigaOS 3.3 beta. To top it off, the A-Eon A1222+, motherboard and complete tower systems will be on sale at the AAA table!
For presentations, the show will have unique content:
Carl Sassenrath presents the history of the Amiga
Jason Neus talking about AmiPCI
A-eon updates from Trevor Dickinson and Matthew Lehman
Steven Solie is providing an update on AmigaOS 4 multicore
And more!Like AmiWests in the past, we will have the Raffle, Games Competition, and live internet broadcast!
Check amiwest.net for the latest details on the show!
Contact: Jerry Gray
SACC Vice President
[email protected]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuyRmgkjT5E
The gaming competition on Amigans.net for October and November is currently ongoing. These months, we are playing the brilliant arcade shoot’em up game Blastaway from Retream!
This game is available for purchase here:
https://retream.itch.io/blastaway
At the moment, Walkero is in the lead, followed by 328gts. I’m a bit embarrassed to say that I’m currently in the last position, but that will hopefully change during November. 😉 Time will show!
If you’d like to take part in the competition or to read more about it, here is the link to the appropriate thread on Amigans.net:
https://www.amigans.net/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=9943
The show Amiga 40 was held in Germany from October 17th to 19th.
Many reports from the event have been published, but for us AmigaOS 4 enthusiasts, I recommend heading over to the Rear Window blog to read Trixie’s “Glad in Gladbach” post.
There, he gives us a detailed travel report, packed with photos of many people in our community attending the event, either as visitors or as exhibitors.
https://ko-fi.com/post/Glad-in-Gladbach-N4N21N487C
To complement this, there are many videos on YouTube covering the event. Here are a couple:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsFBXibOgrw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8MS8HCXVT8
Also, McFly PPC has released his video (part 1) of the event:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1RPPLdcGUs
I’d also like to mention that AmigaNG has created a great summary of the event, which you can find here:
Now, at Amiga 40, we were presented with some very interested news concerning the Mirari, but also multicore. Please have a look at these two images:
This is for sure, great news, and very exciting! 🙂
Skateman, who is part of the Mirari project, shared some images to use in this roundup.
Thanks to Skateman for the photo! Mirari for Frieden! – Photo by SkatemanThis shows the Mirari computer that has been shipped to Thomas Frieden, and the board to Steven Solie. Many thanks to Skateman for supporting the monthly roundup!
YouTube
TJ Ferreira has ventured out on more AmigaOS 4 adventures lately. In this video, he he takes a look at the Infinite Icons 1.1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SYUNu8Sk0-k
Ghettofinger Gaming is very active on YouTube, promoting the Amiga and the AmiWest event. In one of his videos, he looks at game ports on his AmigaOne X5000:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9W5bRb_RVy4
Please visit his channel for many more AmigaOS 4-related videos. 🙂
Davebraco is back again with several nice videos. Have you, for example, seen 26 HD videos running at once on an AmigaOne X5000? Well, if not, here is your chance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neb4x3kWDlc
Another video he did was showing how you can do fast backups with the Mirror command on AmigaOS 4.1:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-tjBq5u6YU
Marek Glogowski has also been very active as of late, and one of the videos can be found below:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCEo7-KSRmk
Maijestro of the Amiga Retro Channel has published a new video – Serious Sam The First/Second Encounter Amiga 40:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HYYQBHq9YU
If you’d like to see more of the AmigaOne X5000, Mufa has made a video in Polish, which you can find here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQv1novc-SU
Until next time
I say it again, what a month! 🙂 I’m sorry if I’ve missed some news this time, but I think I’ve managed to cram in all there is. 😉
That was all for this time. Hope you enjoyed the news for October 2025!
Thank for reading and for visiting my blog!
Also thanks to everyone who supports this initiative, it is very much appreciated!
I wish you all a nice November, and see you in the next AmigaOS 4 Monthly Roundup!
Best regards,
Puni
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