- The N64: Recompiled tool will soon get a big upgrade, with many new features.
- Among the changes are full support for mods and better performance on weak GPUs.
- The update is expected to drop in the next few weeks.
While N64 emulation has largely stagnated, the past year has seen an explosion in native ports thanks to a tool called N64: Recompiled. In short, this makes it easier to create code that perfectly matches original games, but runs natively on x86 and Arm machines. In the next few weeks, the tool’s developer Wiseguy will release a huge update (via Readonlymemo) with a ton of features that will revolutionize the way we play N64 games.
The biggest change is a new support framework for mods. It allows anyone with basic modding knowledge to implement changes to anything in a game, no matter how trivial. For example, the Dab Mod for the N64 Recompile of Majora’s Mask adds a mask that makes Link dab, granting temporary immunity. Others add higher-resolution textures, remove letterboxing during cutscenes, or allow Link to move while aiming the bow.