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Install Gen2Recomp on Windows, Mac and Linux

Windows, Mac and Linux have separate ready-to-run Gen2Recomp packages. Choose your system below, add Pokemon Gold, Silver or Crystal, and start playing.

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Before you begin

  • Download the computer version from the Gen2Recomp Download page.
  • Keep your own compatible US copy of Pokemon Gold, Silver or Crystal ready.
  • Create a separate folder where Gen2Recomp can stay after extraction.
  • Back up progress before replacing an older beta version.

Install Gen2Recomp on a computer

  1. Choose the right computer packageVersion 0.7.18 has separate Windows, macOS, Linux x86-64 and Linux ARM64 downloads.
  2. Extract the full downloadPlace it in its own folder and extract everything. Do not open files while they are still inside the compressed download.
  3. Open Gen2RecompWindows opensGen2Recomped.exe. On Mac, moveGen2Recomped.app to Applications. On Linux, run the included AppImage. Keep the extracted files together.
  4. Choose Pokemon Gold, Silver or CrystalSelect your own compatible game when asked. You can also drop the game onto the Gen2Recomp window on desktop.
  5. Finish the first launchGold, Silver and Crystal can take a couple of minutes to prepare. Wait for the title screen, test the controls and create a new save.

Notes for each operating system

Windows

Extract the current Windows ZIP and openGen2Recomped.exe. If Windows Defender shows a warning, confirm that the filename came from the current release; never disable protection for the whole computer.

Mac

Extract the macOS ZIP, move Gen2Recomped.app to Applications and open it. If macOS blocks the app, use its normal Privacy & Security approval instead of disabling protection for all apps.

Linux

Choose the x86-64 or ARM64 package for your system, extract it and run the included AppImage. Steam Deck uses the x86-64 package in Desktop Mode.

Moving between computers

Copy the complete Gen2Recomp folder only after closing the app. Keep an extra backup of your progress before testing the copied folder on another computer.

After the title screen appears

Later launches normally open the prepared game without asking you to select it again. Before adding mods, walk around, open the menu, enter a battle and create a save. This confirms that the normal game is working.

View controlsCheck 3D-style view status

Update without losing progress

  • Read the latest changes before replacing the old version.
  • Update Dramatic Shapes separately with the 0.7.18 package listed on the current release page.
  • Test the normal game before turning mods back on.
  • Do not delete the older folder until the new setup is confirmed.
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