# split2-recomp: statically recompiling TimeSplitters 2 for PC

> split2-recomp rebuilds TimeSplitters 2 for the original Xbox as a native program for Windows, macOS, and Linux, including SteamOS and Steam Deck. The build is made on the player's computer from their own copy.

- Type: Case study
- Targets: Game
- Category: Independent reconstruction cases
- Relationship: Independent reconstruction project
- Sources reviewed: 2026-11-07
- Added to the catalog: 2026-11-09
- Original resource: <https://github.com/phobos665/split2-recomp>
- Primary source: <https://github.com/phobos665/split2-recomp/blob/7a3345f3f038bf17ff268a35ed0f77148d49b891/README.md>
- Catalog page: <https://awesomerea.org/resources/split2-recomp-case/>
- Record JSON: <https://awesomerea.org/resources/split2-recomp-case/record.json>
- Chinese version: [简体中文](https://awesomerea.org/zh/resources/split2-recomp-case/index.md)

## Requirements & limits

- A PAL or USA copy, as a .iso, a .xiso, or a folder of the disc files. Other releases are refused.
- 64-bit Windows 10 or 11, a Mac with Apple silicon on macOS 13 or later, or x86-64 Linux with Vulkan drivers. About 450 MB of space, plus room for the game files.
- The README does not name a license.

## Primary sources

1. <https://github.com/phobos665/split2-recomp/blob/7a3345f3f038bf17ff268a35ed0f77148d49b891/README.md>

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