# PCSX2 v2.9.122 improves GS/HW double clear and overlap detection

> **Key takeaway:** The PCSX2 pre-release v2.9.122 update focuses on improving Graphics Synthesizer/Hardware emulation accuracy.

**Published:** 2026-10-12T15:19:17+00:00 
**Source:** PCSX2 PlayStation 2 Emulator 
**Category:** open-gaming 
**Canonical URL:** https://fosswire.org/news/pcsx2-v29122-improves-gshw-double-clear-and-overlap-detectio.html 

## Summary
The PCSX2 team has released pre-release version 2.9.122 of the PlayStation 2 emulator. This update includes eight commits to the master branch, specifically targeting improvements in double clear and overlap detection within the GS/HW component.

## Graphics Synthesizer improvements
- Improvements to **double clear** logic in the GS/HW implementation.
- Enhanced **overlap detection** capabilities.