For those on older Linux distributions (like Ubuntu 18.04), this build is often the go-to because it still plays nice with older libavcodec versions. Why not just use the latest build?
Citra Nightly 1782 sits in an interesting spot in the emulator’s history — just before the major project restructuring that followed later builds (post-1790). It represents a stable, feature-complete Nightly release before some experimental rendering changes landed. citra nightly1782
Nightly 1782 was a milestone because it incorporated a host of feature merges that had previously been tested in the Canary branch. Released during a high-activity period for the developers, this build is often cited by users as a "sweet spot" for performance and stability. For those on older Linux distributions (like Ubuntu 18