Do I need the original game files to run Mega Man X4?

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

Mega Man X4

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Source code reconstructed from the original game's compiled binary, so the game can be understood, rebuilt and ported.

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Image of the original game, Mega Man X4. This project has no screenshots of its own yet.

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It does not contain any of the assets needed for that build.

Getting started

A prior copy of the game is required: place the SLUS_005.61 file in the disks/us folder. Setup uses a MIPS binutils package, the Python requirements file and a recursive git submodule update. A wiki Getting Started page has more detail.

What you need to run it

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

You need a prior copy of the game.

FAQ

What is Mega Man X4?: Mega Man X4 is an open-source decompilation of Mega Man X4. Source code reconstructed from the original game's compiled binary, so the game can be understood, rebuilt and ported. The original game ran on PlayStation.
Do I need the original game files to run Mega Man X4?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.

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Release2026