What is Ghost in the Shell Recompilation?

Ghost in the Shell Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Ghost in the Shell. The original game's compiled code translated into a native program for a new platform, usually a PC port.

Do I need the original game files to run Ghost in the Shell Recompilation?

Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.

Ghost in the Shell Recompilation

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The original game's compiled code translated into a native program for a new platform, usually a PC port.

Based on Ghost in the Shell

Image of the original game, Ghost in the Shell. This project has no screenshots of its own yet.

Ghost in the Shell (original game, not this project) — Image of the original game, Ghost in the Shell. This project has no screenshots of its own yet.

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About

A release candidate for Ghost in the Shell Recompiled, built on PSXRecomp and the shared recomp-ui launcher. You must supply your own SCES-01050 game disc and an SCPH-5502/5552 Europe BIOS; the package contains no game disc, retail BIOS, generated retail game code or saved game. Version 0.1.0 is being prepared for September 7, 2026, with package setup and gameplay acceptance pending.

Getting started

Extract the complete setup ZIP into a writable folder and start the program, then select your CUE file and the required BIOS in the setup wizard and run Generate & rebuild. On Windows the wizard can download the portable build tools; on Linux and macOS install CMake, Ninja, Python 3 and a C/C++ compiler first. Keep the CUE and all files it references together.

Known issues & limitations

Package setup and gameplay acceptance are still pending.
Native build checks do not confirm gameplay support.

What you need to run it

Original game files required. The project ships code only; you provide your own copy of the game.

You must provide your own SCES-01050 game disc.
On Linux and macOS, install CMake, Ninja, Python 3, and a C/C++ compiler first.

How to install

Extract the complete setup ZIP into a writable folder.
In the setup wizard, select your CUE file and required BIOS.
Choose Generate & rebuild and wait for the game to start.
Keep the CUE file together with all files it references.

Summarised from the project's README.

AI assistance

The project was developed with AI assistance for code, documentation and investigation.

FAQ

What is Ghost in the Shell Recompilation?: Ghost in the Shell Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Ghost in the Shell. The original game's compiled code translated into a native program for a new platform, usually a PC port.
Do I need the original game files to run Ghost in the Shell Recompilation?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.