What is Mortal Kombat Trilogy Recompilation?

Mortal Kombat Trilogy Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Mortal Kombat Trilogy. 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 Mortal Kombat Trilogy Recompilation?

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

Mortal Kombat Trilogy Recompilation

RecompilationActive

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

Based on Mortal Kombat Trilogy

Image of the original game, Mortal Kombat Trilogy. This project has no screenshots of its own yet.

Mortal Kombat Trilogy (original game, not this project) — Image of the original game, Mortal Kombat Trilogy. This project has no screenshots of its own yet.

Links, repository & details

About

A recompilation of Mortal Kombat Trilogy built on PSXRecomp and the shared recomp-ui launcher. It is a release candidate: version 0.1.0 is being prepared for September 7, 2026, and package setup and gameplay acceptance are still pending.

Getting started

You must supply your own SLUS-00330 game disc and a SCPH-5502/5552 Europe BIOS.

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 SLUS-00330 game disc.
On Linux and macOS, CMake, Ninja, Python 3, and a C/C++ compiler are required 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.

Summarised from the project's README.

Licensing & legal

The package contains no game disc, retail BIOS, generated retail game code or saved game.

AI assistance

The README says the project was developed with AI assistance, while the author tests the game and makes release decisions.

FAQ

What is Mortal Kombat Trilogy Recompilation?: Mortal Kombat Trilogy Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Mortal Kombat Trilogy. 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 Mortal Kombat Trilogy Recompilation?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.