Sky Recomp v1.0.3 - Multi-Platform (Windows, Linux, macOS)

Sky Recomp v1.0.3 - Multi-Platform Release

Native PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (v1.0.0) based on static AArch64 -> C recompilation, now officially running across Windows, Linux, and macOS!

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📥 Downloads:

Platform	Package	Architecture	Graphics Backend	Description
Windows	SkyRecomp-v1.0.3-Windows.zip	x86-64	Vulkan 1.3+	Standalone zip with executable and runtime libraries
Linux	SkyRecomp-v1.0.3-Linux.tar.gz / .zip	x86-64	Vulkan 1.3+	Portable archive with standalone binary and bundled SDL3/shaderc
macOS	SkyRecomp-v1.0.3-macOS.dmg / .zip	Apple Silicon (arm64)	Metal 3 + MetalFX	Installer disk image with drag-and-drop to Applications

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🌟 What's New in v1.0.3:

1. Full Linux Support:

   • High-performance Vulkan 1.3/1.4 graphics backend supporting NVIDIA, AMD (Mesa RADV), and Intel GPUs.
   • Native Wayland and X11 display support via modern SDL3.
   • Standard XDG paths ($XDG_DATA_HOME/skyrecomp or ~/.local/share/skyrecomp).
   • One-click Open Mods Folder integration using xdg-open for your default desktop file manager.

2. Full macOS Support:

   • Native Apple Metal 3 rendering pipeline with MetalFX upscaler.
   • Native Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) execution for ultimate performance and energy efficiency.
   • Application bundle (Sky Recomp.app) signed and packaged as a convenient .dmg disk image.
   • Standard macOS paths (~/Library/Application Support/com.skyrecomp.app).
   • One-click Open Mods Folder integration using macOS open to reveal files in Finder.

3. In-Game Mod Manager:

   • Dedicated "Mods" tab accessible anytime from the pause menu (press ESC on keyboard or Minus + Plus on controller).
   • Open Mods Folder: Opens the mods/ directory in your desktop file manager with a single click across all operating systems.
   • Rescan: Re-scans the directory on the fly for newly added or removed mods without quitting the game.
   • Apply & Restart Game: Seamlessly restarts the game in place to remount the virtual RomFS with your updated mod configuration.

4. Atmosphère LayeredFS Mod Support:

   • Supports standard Nintendo Switch mod layouts: loose romfs/ folders and romfs_metadata.bin index files.
   • Dynamic File Overrides: Modded textures, models, layouts, audio, and language files seamlessly replace vanilla assets in real time.
   • New File Injection: Injects brand-new files directly into the virtual RomFS filesystem table.
   • Priority & Load Order: Use the ^ and v buttons to adjust mod precedence.
   • Individual Mod Toggles: Enable or disable any mod on the fly via the checkboxes.

5. Settings Persistence:

   • Disabled mods (disabled_mods) and custom load order (mod_order) are automatically saved to skyrecomp.ini.

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🎮 How to Play:

1. Download the release package for your operating system above.
2. Extract the archive (or install from .dmg on macOS).
3. Ensure your legally obtained, uncompressed game files of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (v1.0.0) are ready.
4. Launch Sky Recomp, select your game files folder on the setup screen, and click Set up game files.
5. Click PLAY to start at 60 FPS! (Press ESC anytime to access the in-game menu and Mod Manager).

Sky Recomp v1.0.2 (Windows)

Sky Recomp v1.0.2 (Windows)

Native PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (v1.0.0) based on static AArch64 -> C recompilation and Vulkan 1.3+.

What's New in v1.0.2:

• NVIDIA Image Scaling (NIS): Integrated NVIDIA Image Scaling alongside AMD FSR 1.0 in the video upscaling options (Video -> Upscaler -> NVIDIA Image Scaling), offering high-quality spatial upscaling and adaptive sharpening.
• Authentic Controller Button Designs: Button prompts now feature authentic, vibrant factory designs and color schemes:
  • Xbox: Vibrant Green A, Red B, Blue X, Amber Y, with charcoal matte bumpers and triggers.
  • PlayStation: Sleek dark disc with official electric blue ✕, carmine red ○, emerald green △, neon pink □, and bumpers/triggers (L1, R1, L2, R2).
• Full In-Game Prompt Support: Patched dialogue and tutorial message box font sheets (picture_00.brfnt), ensuring 100% of button prompts across dialogues, HUD, menus, and item popups match the selected controller layout.
• Keyboard Button Prompts: Added a dedicated Keyboard option in Button Icons. Renders sculpted dark mechanical keycaps with crisp laser-etched legends, dynamic multi-character scaling, and automatic live synchronization with your custom keyboard bindings.

Instructions:

1. Extract the release .zip into a folder.
2. Prepare your own legally obtained game files of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (v1.0.0) in a folder on your PC.
3. Launch skyrecomp.exe and select your game files folder.
4. Click Set up game files, then click PLAY!

Sky Recomp v1.0.1 Beta (Windows)

Sky Recomp v1.0.1 Beta (Windows)

Native PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (v1.0.0) based on static AArch64 -> C recompilation and Vulkan 1.3+.

What's New in v1.0.1 Beta:

• Streamlined Setup: Game files setup uses standard folder picker (SDL_ShowOpenFolderDialog). No cryptographic keys, title keys, or extraction tools required.
• Streamlined In-Game Menu (ESC / F1): Removed unused Link's Awakening tabs (Randomizer, Cheats, Warp, Cosmetics, Gameplay). Clean interface featuring only functional core options: Controls, Video, Audio, and Quit.
• Fixed DLL Linkage: Cleanly links against bundled LGPL FFmpeg (avcodec-63, avformat-63, avutil-61, swscale-10) and SDL3 without extraneous external codec dependencies.
• Updated Credits & Third-Party Sources: Full open-source attribution, third-party source repository links, and special thanks to the LAS Recomp project.

Instructions:

1. Extract the release .zip into a folder.
2. Prepare your own legally obtained, uncompressed game files of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (v1.0.0) in a folder on your PC.
3. Launch skyrecomp.exe and select your game files folder.
4. Click Set up game files, then click PLAY!