Do I need the original game files to run REDRIVER2?

Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy. Requires the original Driver 2 game data files.

REDRIVER2

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

Based on Driver 2

Links, repository & details

About

Driver 2 is a 2000 action driving game by Reflections Interactive, the second installment in the Driver series, originally released for PlayStation with a Game Boy Advance port following in 2002. REDRIVER2 is a complete reverse-engineered reimplementation of Driver 2, disassembled from the original PlayStation MIPS binary and translated back into C without any emulation involved. It runs on Windows and other platforms via a compatibility layer called Psy-X (Psy-Cross), with a Linux port and a planned backport to PlayStation; the project states the game has been significantly improved over the original, with bugs fixed and some previously unfinished gameplay aspects completed.

How it differs from the original

Unlike the original PlayStation release, REDRIVER2 fixes original bugs, completes some unfinished gameplay aspects, and supports basic modding — replacing textures and models via the companion OpenDriver2Tools.

Getting started

See the project wiki's installation instructions for setup; the original Driver 2 game data files are required to run it. Basic modding — replacing textures and models — is supported via OpenDriver2Tools.

History

Development began with a year of preparations before a skeleton was created in February 2019; the reimplementation was fully playable by September 2020, with a refactoring pass completed in January 2021.

Known issues & limitations

Support for other platforms, including a PlayStation backport, is planned.

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). Requires the original Driver 2 game data files.

Features

The game has bug fixes and some unfinished gameplay aspects have been completed compared with the original PlayStation version.
The project supports basic replacement of textures and models.

How to install

See the project's wiki for installation instructions.

Summarised from the project's README.

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FAQ

What is REDRIVER2?: REDRIVER2 is an open-source decompilation of Driver 2. 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 REDRIVER2?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy. Requires the original Driver 2 game data files.