PCSX2, the PlayStation 2 emulator, released version 2.5.402 today, December 25, 2025. This update includes a targeted improvement for the emulator's DirectX 12 (DX12) graphics renderer. The primary change, described as "[GS/DX12: Always require barrier of feedback read]", focuses on ensuring proper data synchronization within the graphics subsystem. This adjustment for the DX12 backend is intended to enhance rendering accuracy and stability by correctly managing when graphics data becomes available for subsequent operations. The previous version, 2.5.399, was released two days ago.