You placed the keys in the wrong folder. Ensure prod.keys is in C:\Users\[You]\AppData\Roaming\yuzu\keys\ .
. In March 2024, the developer Tropic Haze settled a lawsuit with Nintendo for $2.4 million, leading to the immediate shutdown of the project and the removal of its official website and source code. Current Status and Alternatives
Yuzu was a free, open-source emulator for the Nintendo Switch, launched in January 2018—less than a year after the Switch itself hit the market. It was created by the same developers who brought Citra (the popular Nintendo 3DS emulator) to life.
But for the enthusiast who wants the definitive way to play Switch games, the —in spirit, if not in active development—remains the best tool for the job. Just remember to dump your own games, support the developers who make the art you love, and enjoy the masterpiece that PC gaming flexibility provides.