Do I need the original game files to run Skate 3 Recompilation 1?

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

Skate 3 Recompilation 1

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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 Skate 3

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About

Skate 3 Recomp is an early Windows build that brings Skate 3 toward a native PC runtime, built from a custom ReXGlue branch. It is described as in-game playable but still a work in progress, with known physics and collision issues under investigation. The repository includes no game files, so you must provide your own Xbox 360 game dump.

How it differs from the original

Adds a PC settings screen for resolution and fullscreen, an optional FPS counter, keyboard and mouse support, diagnostics, and experimental ultrawide Hor+ support. It also experiments with 1080p and 60fps or higher.

Getting started

Download the Windows zip from the releases and extract it, then put your game dump into the folder named Skate 3 Files. The dump needs a decrypted copy of the game executable, which the README says can be made with XexTool. Run the setup tool, press Set Up Game, and afterwards start the game through the launcher, which opens the PC settings screen first.

Known issues & limitations

The project is still work in progress; expect bugs, missing polish, and occasional breakage.
Gameplay bring-up is still under investigation, including physics and collision issues.
Ultrawide support is experimental; gameplay uses a wider projection, while startup, menus, and videos use a separate non-stretched presentation path.

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 provide your own legally obtained Xbox 360 game dump.

Features

The game is in-game playable.
The launcher opens a PC settings screen where you can choose resolution, fullscreen, FPS counter, and other options.
An optional readable FPS counter is available.
Experimental ultrawide Hor+ support is available for testing.
The early Windows build includes keyboard and mouse support.

How to install

Put your game dump in the extracted `Skate 3 Files` folder.
Double-click `Setup Skate 3 Recomp.cmd`, then press `Set Up Game`.
Leave `Start game when ready` checked if you want setup to launch the game automatically when it finishes.
After setup, run `Launch Skate 3 Recomp.cmd`.

Summarised from the project's README.

Additional notes

External link: The README points to https://github.com/mchughalex/skate3recomp as a more up-to-date version of the project.

FAQ

What is Skate 3 Recompilation 1?: Skate 3 Recompilation 1 is an open-source recompilation of Skate 3. 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 Skate 3 Recompilation 1?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.