# OpenXW: reimplementing Star Wars: X-Wing for modern systems > OpenXW rebuilds Star Wars: X-Wing as a desktop program that reads data from installed 1994 or 1998 editions. It lets users select menus, flight simulation and music from either edition, and implements adaptive iMUSE playback alongside modern rendering and controls. - Type: Case study - Targets: Game - Category: Independent reconstruction cases - Relationship: Independent reconstruction project - Sources reviewed: 2026-11-06 - Added to the catalog: 2026-11-09 - Original resource: - Primary source: - Catalog page: - Record JSON: - Chinese version: [简体中文](https://awesomerea.org/zh/resources/openxw-case/index.md) ## Requirements & limits - A complete installation of the 1994 Collector's CD-ROM or 1998 Windows edition is required. - Windows x86-64, macOS 13 or newer, or Linux x86-64 with glibc 2.35 or newer is supported. - The project remains under active development; bugs and differences from the originals are possible. ## Primary sources 1. ## More in Games - [OpenXWA: reimplementing Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance](https://awesomerea.org/resources/openxwa-case/index.md) · Case study - [OpenYR: reconstructing the Yuri's Revenge engine](https://awesomerea.org/resources/openyr-engine-case/index.md) · Case study - [OpenZ: reconstructing Z as a 3D strategy game](https://awesomerea.org/resources/openz-z-remake-case/index.md) · Case study - [OpenZT2: a Rust engine reimplementation of Zoo Tycoon 2](https://awesomerea.org/resources/openzt2-engine-case/index.md) · Case study - [Oracles: reconstructing the Zelda Oracle games in Godot](https://awesomerea.org/resources/zelda-oracles-godot-reconstruction-case/index.md) · Case study - [Ordoor: reimplementing the Strategy Engine for four games](https://awesomerea.org/resources/ordoor-strategy-engine-case/index.md) · Case study ## About this entry The description was reviewed against primary sources. Original editorial content: MIT. Linked projects, papers and assets retain their own rights and licenses.