Modders have created a tool for recompiling Xbox 360 games to native PC ports, and have released an unofficial PC version of Sonic Unleashed.
XenonRecomp converts Xbox 360 executables into C++ code, which can then be recompiled into native PC ports. The tool’s GitHub page mentions that it currently only supports x86 platforms due to the use of x86 intrinsics. The project was inspired by N64: Recompiled, a similar tool for N64 executables. Additionally, many parts of its CPU code conversion process have been implemented by heavily referencing e Xenia emulator’s Power PC code translator. The project also uses code from Xenia Canary to patch Xbox360 executable (XEX) binaries.
The unofficial PC port of the Xbox 360 version of Sonic Unleashed is titled Unleashed Recompiled. It has been created through the process of static recompilation. The port offers Windows and Linux support with numerous built-in enhancements such as high resolutions, ultrawide support, high frame rates, improved performance and modding.
It’s worth noting, however, that the project doesn’t include any game assets. Those who intend on running the PC port must provide the files from their own legally obtained Xbox 360 copy of Sonic Unleashed to install or build Unleashed Recompiled.
Minimum System Specs for Sonic Unleashed PC Port
The minimum system requirements for running the unofficial PC version of Sonic Unleashed can be seen below.
- CPU with support for the AVX instruction set:
- Intel: Sandy Bridge (Intel Core 2nd Generation)
- AMD: Bulldozer (AMD FX series)
- GPU with support for Direct3D 12.0 (Shader Model 6) or Vulkan 1.2:
- NVIDIA: GeForce GT 630 (Kepler)
- AMD: Radeon HD 7750 (2012, not the RX 7000)
- Intel: HD Graphics 510 (Skylake)
- Memory:
- 8 GB minimum
- Operating System:
- Windows 10 (version 1909)
- A modern Linux distro such as Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
- Storage:
- With DLC: 10 GiB required
- Without DLC: 6 GiB required
How to Install Unleased Recompiled
Instructions on how to install the PC version of Sonic Unleashed are mentioned below.
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You must have access to the following:
- Xbox 360 (modifications not necessary)
- Xbox 360 Hard Drive (20 GB minimum)
- Xbox 360 Hard Drive Transfer Cable (or a compatible SATA to USB adapter)
- Sonic Unleashed for Xbox 360 (US or EU, JP is not supported)
- Retail Disc or Digital Copy (can be purchased and downloaded from the Xbox Store).
- Title Update required.
- All available DLC (Adventure Packs) are optional, but highly recommended. The DLC includes high quality lighting for the entire game.
- Before proceeding with the installation, make sure to follow the guide here on how to acquire the game files from your Xbox 360.
- Download the latest release of Unleashed Recompiled and extract it to where you’d like the game to be installed.
- Run the executable and you will be guided through the installation process. You will be asked to provide the files you acquired in the previous step.
Sonic Unleashed is a 2008 platform game developed by Sonic Team and published by Sega for PlayStation 2, Wii, Xbox 360 and PS3. It is also playable on Xbox One via backward compatibility.
