Release notes from UnleashedRecomp

v1.0.3

2025-04-05T13:24:51Z

Note

Updates for Unleashed Recompiled do not need a complete reinstallation of the game.

Your save data and configuration will remain intact from the previous release.

Warning

If your antivirus software flags Unleashed Recompiled, it is a false positive. Builds downloaded from this page are always going to be safe.

Warning

If you previously launched Unleashed Recompiled via Windows Search and successfully installed the game, your game files have likely been installed to System32.

If this is the case, please reinstall the game using the installer. Your save data and configuration will remain intact from the previous installation.

How to Update

Windows

Extract the *.zip file on top of your current installation. Do not extract the update and attempt to run it in a different folder.
When asked if you want to overwrite your files, click Yes.

Linux (Flatpak)

Extract the *.zip file and double-click on the Flatpak.
Discover will bring up Unleashed Recompiled. Click Remove. Do not delete the application's data, or you'll need to reinstall the game.
When the process is complete, simply click Install again.

Changelog

Implemented additional safeguards to prevent crashes on startup. (#1459, #1480)
Fixed a rare race condition where the game could crash during loading screens. (#1486)
Fixed an issue where selecting anti-aliasing levels unavailable to the hardware would crash the game. (#1446)
Fixed an issue where integrated Intel GPUs had extremely slow loading times and took too long to load terrain in stages like Rooftop Run. (#1421)
Fixed the whale in Cool Edge not having reflections. (#1441)
Fixed an issue where the ending staff roll text was cropped at narrow aspect ratios. (#1489)
Fixed the Shop/Hotdog Stand title backgrounds shifting away from the text at narrow aspect ratios. (#1425)
Fixed the art book from Sandra ("Quiz Lady") being unobtainable if the player spoke to her after completing Windmill Isle - Act 1 (Day). (#1327)
Fixed an issue where collecting shoe upgrades within the same session would not unlock their achievements on new save files. (#1429)
Changed the "Channel Configuration" option to require a game restart for changes to take effect. (#1432)
Fixed the options menu sliders being frame rate dependent at lower frame rates. (#677)
Fixed localization issues in Japanese and French for the custom menus. (#557, #940, #1205, #1503)
Adjusted the behavior of the DLC info message window to display only once per DLC installation. (#1393, #1505)
Fixed an issue where launching the game via Windows Search would start it from the System32 directory. (#1430)
Fixed an issue where mods with backward slashes in their include directories would not work on Linux. (#1444)
Fixed an issue where the face buttons on Nintendo controllers followed the labels of the Xbox 360 face buttons instead of their physical positions. (#1045)
Fixed an issue where the game would fail to recognize the controller type when using Steam Input. (#1086)
Redirected Intel GPUs to use Vulkan in auto graphics API mode to work around Intel GPU driver issues. (#1491, #1504)
Fixed an issue where DDS cube map textures in the DX10 header format (such as BC7) failed to load. (#1470)
Added the --install-check command-line option to validate game data integrity. (#1387)
Fixed an issue where the "Disable Boost Filter" code did not affect certain parts of the game, such as Eggmanland. (#1468)
Added a HedgeModManager code to force the alternate game title. (#1249)

Full Changelog: v1.0.2...v1.0.3

Notice for Intel iGPU users

Using outdated Intel drivers may cause the game to crash or cause graphical glitches. Please make sure your drivers are up-to-date before playing.

Do not use your operating system or driver suite to check for driver updates, sometimes these updates are not distributed by vendors. Always check Intel's website for the latest drivers.

v1.0.2

2025-03-23T23:30:23Z

Note

Updates for Unleashed Recompiled do not need a complete reinstallation of the game.

Your save data and configuration will remain intact from the previous release.

Warning

If your antivirus software flags Unleashed Recompiled, it is a false positive. Builds downloaded from this page are always going to be safe.

How to Update

Windows

Extract the *.zip file on top of your current installation. Do not extract the update and attempt to run it in a different folder.
When asked if you want to overwrite your files, click Yes.

Linux (Flatpak)

Extract the *.zip file and double-click on the Flatpak.
Discover will bring up Unleashed Recompiled. Click Remove. Do not delete the application's data, or you'll need to reinstall the game.
When the process is complete, simply click Install again.

Changelog

Fixed a potential crash that could occur on first launch after installing the game. (#1098)
Fixed graphical issues that would occur when anti-aliasing was enabled for Intel GPUs. (#853)
Added an error message for users with CPUs that do not support the AVX instruction set. (#1067)
Implemented integrity checks for D3D12 DLL files. (#998)
Implemented a safeguard to prevent the game from being closed during auto-saving. (#967)
Updated the audio backend to force WASAPI on Windows, addressing certain audio issues. (#1134)
Adjusted the FPS slider to allow locking the frame rate to 240 FPS. (#1082)
Fixed an issue where lasers wouldn't turn off in Spagonia after obtaining the Wall Jump Shoes with hints disabled. (#1130)
Fixed a few typos in the localized text for custom menus. (#545, #980)
Fixed the "Homing Attack On Jump" code not working correctly in Cool Edge Act 3 (Day). (#904)
Added a Hedge Mod Manager code to disable the boost filter on background music. (#999)
Added a Hedge Mod Manager code to disable D-Pad movement. (#604)

Full Changelog: v1.0.1...v1.0.2

Notice for Intel iGPU users

Using outdated Intel drivers may cause the game to crash. Please make sure your drivers are up-to-date before playing.

Do not use your operating system or driver suite to check for driver updates, sometimes these updates are not distributed by vendors. Always check Intel's website for the latest drivers.

v1.0.1

2025-03-03T04:31:11Z

Note

Updates for Unleashed Recompiled do not need a complete reinstallation of the game.

Your save data and configuration will remain intact from the previous release.

Changelog

Fixed an issue where the "Homing Attack on Jump" code would remove the boost filtered version of the background music. (#640)
Fixed the problem where Jungle Joyride Act 1 (Night) would hang or crash during loading without the DLC. (#618)
Added support for installing the EU version of GoD title update. (#543)
Fixed an issue where parts of the terrain could randomly disappear on AMD GPUs. (#659)

Full Changelog: v1.0.0...v1.0.1

v1.0.0

2025-03-02T04:28:38Z

Initial release.

Warning

There's a known issue with this version where the game will crash on Jungle Joyride Act 1 (Night) if you don't have the DLC installed. Please install the DLC in the meantime to work around this issue until it is resolved.

v1.0.0-rc3

2025-02-25T21:07:15Z

No content.

v1.0.0-rc2

2025-02-22T14:05:08Z

No content.

v1.0.0-rc1

2025-02-21T15:23:46Z

No content.

v1.0.0-beta3

2025-02-13T23:10:04Z

No content.

v1.0.0-beta2

2025-02-08T12:12:57Z

No content.

v1.0.0-beta1

2025-01-23T20:20:54Z

No content.