About this project
Wipeout2K97XL uses PSXRecomp, OpenBIOS and SDL3 to generate a native Wipeout XL build from your disc. Downloads are setup kits, not copies of the game.
Source: Official project README — editorial review ↗ · Checked Oct 21, 2026
Compatibility
Supply your USA SCUS-94351 Redump-style CUE and all 12 BIN tracks. Windows 10/11 x64 and Linux x64 are documented; macOS 15 kits exist for Intel/Apple Silicon but gameplay is unverified.
Source: Official project README — editorial review ↗ · Checked Oct 21, 2026
Documented support and independently tested compatibility are different. AllRecomps has not run these games.
Development progress
The source reports Windows racing/controller tests and owner testing on Steam Deck, with macOS gameplay still unverified.
Source: Official project README — editorial review ↗ · Checked Oct 21, 2026
The latest non-prerelease GitHub release observed is v0.1.1. A release does not establish stability, complete gameplay or tested platform support.
Source: GitHub latest release (automatic) ↗ · Checked Oct 21, 2026
Known limitations
Other disc regions/revisions are unsupported. macOS launcher/build tests do not establish gameplay. Dedicated Deck AppImages were withdrawn: use the documented Linux x64 kit. Keep all kit files and back up saves before updating.
Source: Official project README — editorial review ↗ · Checked Oct 21, 2026
Getting started
Extract the full kit into a writable directory, install Python 3.11+, open Wipeout2K97XL, keep OpenBIOS selected and choose the CUE. Generate & rebuild obtains the supported build tools and compiles locally; reopen the setup to launch the generated game.
Source: Official project README — editorial review ↗ · Checked Oct 21, 2026
Some projects require files from your own copy of the original game. Follow the official instructions.