Gen2Recomp FAQ

No. Gen2Recomp.net is an independently operated fan-made guide. It was approved as an informational website on the condition that it is not presented as official.

Gen2Recomp 0.8.12 is the current version. It was released on October 7, 2026.

Use the Download page and choose the current file for Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iOS, Switch, Xbox, RG34XXSP or LÖVE. Every download button goes directly to the matching file on the project's GitHub release.

Version 0.8.12 is available for Windows, Mac, Linux x86-64, Android, iPhone, iPad, Steam Deck, homebrew Nintendo Switch, Xbox Developer Mode and Anbernic RG34XXSP. This release has no Linux ARM64 package.

The launcher recognizes Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, FireRed, Emerald, Platinum, Prism and Polished Crystal. Red, Blue, Gold and Silver are the clearest first choices. The others have early, testing or experimental labels; Platinum can be imported but is still marked WIP.

No. Both are marked Alpha. FireRed has received major story, battle and menu support, while Emerald is playable in development but still has no music or sound and has unfinished side features.

No. You must provide your own legally obtained compatible game. Gen2Recomp and this website do not provide Pokemon game files.

Yes. Recent versions allow several recognized games to be imported into the same launcher. You can also create named save profiles for separate playthroughs.

Download the current IPA and install it with AltStore or Sideloadly. It is unsigned and is not available through the App Store. A free Apple ID normally requires a refresh every seven days.

Export every important save from the old app first. Confirm the copies exist, uninstall the older app, install 0.8.12, prepare the same game and import your progress. This special reinstall is needed only once.

Yes on desktop and mobile builds. Most console builds can tell you that an update exists but still need a manual install. Switch also has its own update option.

Yes. Platinum can place its two screens above and below each other, side by side, in a corner or on a supported second display. This is part of Platinum's work-in-progress support, so some lower-screen behavior is still being improved.

Dramatic Shapes is the included optional 3D-style world. Enable it from the mod manager after normal gameplay works. It can add first-person, third-person and 3D battle views, although not every object has a custom shape.

Yes. The launcher can edit maps, warps, characters, events, wild encounters, tiles, walkable areas and 3D-style shapes. Map packs can also be imported and exported without changing the original game file.

Yes. The built-in save editor includes Party, Boxes, Items, Events, Map and Dex sections. Always keep a backup before editing important progress.

Direct peer-to-peer link play is available for battles and trades. Internet play may need a forwarded UDP port or a private network app. Red, Blue and Yellow can link together.

Start with Auto performance. If play is not smooth, try Balanced or Low and test with Dramatic Shapes and other mods disabled.