Frequently asked questions
Gen2Recomp FAQ
Get clear answers about downloads, supported Pokemon games, Windows and Android setup, saves, controls, updates, mods and the optional 3D-style view.
Last updated:
Is Gen2Recomp.net the official Gen2Recomp website?
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.
About this fan guideWho created Gen2Recomp?
Gen2Recomp is made by UNDERdecodedHD and builds on the earlier Gen1Recomp project by bryanthaboi and BOIS CLUB GAMES.
Read the detailed guideWhere should I download Gen2Recomp?
Use this website’s Download page. Its download buttons open the current Gen2Recomp release and show which file belongs to computers, Android, or Dramatic Shapes.
Read the detailed guideWhich devices can run Gen2Recomp?
Current tested downloads are available for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android. Android uses a manual install and the current APK is development-signed. There is no ready-to-use iOS or Anbernic download in the current release.
Read the detailed guideWhich Pokemon games are supported?
Pokemon Gold, Silver, Red, Blue and Yellow are supported. Gold and Silver are the main Gen2 focus of the project and this website.
Read the detailed guideDoes Pokemon Crystal work?
Pokemon Crystal is not part of the current confirmed support list. Use Gold or Silver for the Generation 2 setup.
Read the detailed guideDoes Gen2Recomp include Pokemon Gold or Silver?
No. You must provide your own legally obtained compatible US copy of the game. Gen2Recomp and this website do not provide Pokemon games.
Read the detailed guideHow long does the first setup take?
Pokemon Gold or Silver can take a couple of minutes to prepare on the first launch. Later launches normally open without asking for the game again.
Read the detailed guideWill my Gen2Recomp save work after an update?
Saves created inside Gen2Recomp are expected to remain compatible unless a release says otherwise. Keep a backup before every beta update.
Read the detailed guideCan I import a save from a cartridge or another app?
Importing is experimental. Story-event progress can reset, so keep the original save untouched and test only a copied version.
Read the detailed guideWhat is Gen2 Dramatic Shapes?
It is a separate optional extra that gives Pokemon Gold and Silver a raised, block-like 3D-style world. The normal Gen2Recomp game works without it.
Read the detailed guideCan I use Gen1Recomp mods with Gold or Silver?
Do not assume they work. Each mod should clearly state Gen2Recomp, Gold or Silver support and should be tested one at a time with a backup.
Read the detailed guideCan I change the keyboard or controller buttons?
Yes. Open Options, then Controls, and choose new buttons for movement, A, B, Start and Select.
Read the detailed guideWhat should I do if Gen2Recomp feels slow?
Try Auto, Balanced or Low in the performance option. Disable Dramatic Shapes during testing. Lower visual quality does not change game progress.
Read the detailed guideWhat should I back up before updating?
Keep a copy of important progress, settings and the previous working Gen2Recomp version. Test the normal game before turning mods back on.
Read the detailed guide