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: Instead of managing thousands of files in complex folder structures, each game exists as a single .wua file Compression

stands for Wii U Archive . It is an open, compressed, read-only archive format designed specifically for Nintendo Wii U disc games. Unlike simple ZIP or RAR archives, WUA is purpose-built for emulation.

Select a save location and wait for the process to finish. Once complete, you can safely delete the original source folders to save space. Playing on Original Wii U Hardware

: Unlike .wud or .wux files, .wua files generally do not require external keys to run in Cemu.