Xbox 360 recompilation has begun, spearheaded by an unofficial PC port of Sonic Unleashed. This 2008 platformer, originally released for Xbox 360, PlayStation 2, and Nintendo Wii (with a PlayStation 3 version following in 2009), has never seen an official PC release. Now, seventeen years later, fans have created Sonic Unleashed Recompiled, a PC port of the Xbox 360 version. A trailer is already available.
This isn't a simple port or emulation; it's a ground-up PC version boasting high-resolution and high-framerate support, plus mod compatibility. It even runs on the Steam Deck.Importantly, playing Sonic Unleashed Recompiled requires owning the original Xbox 360 game. The port recompiles the original game files into a playable PC version using static recompilation.
This marks a significant milestone in console recompilation. 2024 saw several classic Nintendo 64 games similarly recompiled for PC, suggesting the floodgates for Xbox 360 recompilations might be open.
Online comments reflect the excitement: "That's it, Sega just lost the easiest 40-60 bucks ever," one YouTube user wrote. Another added, "This is genuinely a huge moment for Sonic fan projects… I'm really thankful for this." Many expressed joy at finally experiencing the game in native HD at 60fps with mod support. One commenter even declared it "one of the biggest moments in the Sonic the Hedgehog fan base ever."
While fans celebrate this revival of a beloved game, publishers might view such recompiled ports differently. These unofficial releases could potentially impact plans for official PC ports. The question remains: how will Sega respond?
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