Version history

Gen2Recomp Changelog

See what changed in recent Gen2Recomp versions, which Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal problems were fixed, and what to do before installing an update.

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Current version

0.7.18

Current release Released August 18, 2026.

  • Provides the current Android APK.
  • Lists Gen2 Dramatic Shapes 0.7.18 on the current release page.
  • Provides the current desktop, console and handheld packages.

The imported-save warning remains because the release notes do not confirm that event progress is fully preserved.

Before updating Gen2Recomp

  1. Copy your important progress and settings.
  2. Keep the previous working version until the update is tested.
  3. Read whether the new version asks you to prepare the game again.
  4. Open the normal game before enabling any compatible mod.
  5. Check that movement, battles and saving work before continuing.

Recent Gen2Recomp versions

August 15, 2026

0.7.10

Release with a new Android package, a one-time Android reinstall requirement and Gen2 Dramatic Shapes 0.7.6 on the release page.

August 15, 2026

0.7.9

Added the separate desktop, console and handheld packages used by the current release line, but did not publish Android or Dramatic Shapes files.

August 2026

0.7.5 to 0.7.8

Introduced Crystal updates and continued fixes for events, music, Pokedex entries, palettes, battles, the updater and Nintendo Switch.

August 12, 2026

0.7.0Beta

Improved Cerulean City events, Pokegear and map behavior, Copycat, Snorlax, Kurt's pickup event and the matching Dramatic Shapes view.

August 10, 2026

0.6.5Beta

Made the Elite Four and Kanto functional and fixed the Hall of Fame after defeating the Champion. Dramatic Shapes also received Gen2 updates.

August 10, 2026

0.6.0Beta

Fixed the Goldenrod basement switch puzzle and the Ice Cave problem that could let the player slide through walls.

August 10, 2026

0.5.1b-hotfix

Improved battle, ball and move animations, corrected event problems and added save-import fixes. Imported saves could still reset most events.

August 9, 2026

0.5.1 Beta

Fixed mountain collisions, battle and ball animations, ice boulders, day-of-week dialogue and the rival-name problem. Players were asked to prepare their game again after updating.

August 9, 2026

v0.5-Beta

First public Gen2Recomp beta for Pokemon Gold and Silver, with the Generation 1 games retained from Gen1Recomp.

What is included with the current version?

The current release provides separate packages for Windows, macOS, Linux x86-64, Linux ARM64, Android, homebrew Nintendo Switch, Xbox Developer Mode, Anbernic RG34XXSP and an existing LÖVE 11.5 runtime. It also lists Gen2 Dramatic Shapes 0.7.18. The Download page shows every exact filename and explains which one to choose.