What is Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Recompilation?

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe. The original game's compiled code translated into a native program for a new platform, usually a PC port. The original game ran on Xbox 360.

Do I need the original game files to run Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Recompilation?

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

Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe 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 vs. DC Universe

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

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

Links, repository & details

About

An unofficial PC port of the Xbox 360 game Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, made by statically recompiling the game with ReXGlue. You supply your own copy, and a launcher builds the PC version on your machine. It was tested on one PC, where it boots, plays full Arcade matches with a controller and sound, and holds 60 FPS on a GTX 1650 SUPER; other modes, hardware and long sessions need more testing.

Getting started

The first build takes 5 to 20 minutes. In game, F1 or holding Back + Start opens the settings menu and F2 shows the performance overlay. Only the original retail release is supported.

What you need to run it

Original game files required. The project ships code only; you provide your own copy of the game (Xbox 360 version).

You must supply your own copy of the original retail release; the project does not include game files.
Your game folder must contain `default.xex`.

Features

The project provides an unofficial PC port of the Xbox 360 game.
The launcher has a Mods page.
The settings menu opens with F1 or by holding Back + Start.
A performance overlay opens with F2.
The game has been tested playing full Arcade matches with a controller and sound.

How to install

Download `MKVDCU-Recomp.exe` from Releases and run it.
Choose the folder containing your game copy and `default.xex`.
Install the build tools; this is a one-time download, and Windows asks once for permission to run Microsoft's installer.
Build the game; the first build takes 5 to 20 minutes, and later builds after updates are much faster.

Controls

Press F1 or hold Back + Start to open the in-game settings menu.

Summarised from the project's README.

Modding & tools

The launcher updates itself and the port, and has a Mods page.

Additional notes

Switch: Switch is described as a later target; a toolchain test in the repository only proves the libnx toolchain.

FAQ

What is Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Recompilation?: Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe. The original game's compiled code translated into a native program for a new platform, usually a PC port. The original game ran on Xbox 360.
Do I need the original game files to run Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe Recompilation?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.