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Fan-Made ‘Banjo: Recompiled’ Brings Native PC Port of Banjo-Kazooie With Ultrawide, High Framerates and Mod Support

The release loads assets from a user-provided N64 ROM, reflecting a reverse-engineering effort focused on preservation of classic games.

Overview

  • The port was shadow-dropped on January 24 via a trailer from modder Wiseguy, with downloads and source code now available on GitHub.
  • It runs natively on Windows, Linux/SteamOS, and macOS, with reports confirming smooth play on Steam Deck.
  • Key features include support for high framerates well beyond 120 fps, widescreen and ultrawide modes, a dual-analog camera, instant load times, and a notes-retention option.
  • Players must supply a legally dumped North American 1.0 ROM, as the program loads the original game’s assets.
  • Built-in mod support enables custom levels and visual upgrades, with the trailer showcasing projects like Jiggies of Time, Nostalgia 64, an HD texture pack, and a Doom-themed puzzle; reviewers note lower input lag versus emulation.