What is WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Recompilation?

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011. 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 WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Recompilation?

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

How is WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Recompilation licensed?

project: BSD 3-Clause (project's own code). The repository itself is the authoritative source.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Recompilation

RecompilationActive

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

Based on WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011

Image of the original game, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011. This project has no screenshots of its own yet.

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 (original game, not this project) — Image of the original game, WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011. This project has no screenshots of its own yet.

Links, repository & details

About

An unofficial Windows version of the Xbox 360 game WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011, built by recompiling its code to native x86-64 with ReXGlue. The README says it is not an emulator: the game code runs as a normal Windows program and the launcher copies the game files from your disc image once.

Getting started

The repository contains no game files; you need your own Xbox 360 disc image (.iso) of the USA/Europe release. Download the release zip, extract it to a normal folder, open the launcher, browse to your ISO and choose Set up game files, which checks and copies 366 files once, then choose Play. It needs 64-bit Windows 10 or 11, a Vulkan graphics card and about 6 GB of free space.

Known issues & limitations

Road to WrestleMania has not been tested and can crash at any point; save often in that mode.
Other untested modes may crash too.
Other GPUs and Windows 10 have not been tried.

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).

Your graphics card must support Vulkan and have a current driver.
Allow about 6 GB of free space for the game files.
A controller is recommended.

Features

The game runs as a normal Windows program rather than an emulator that needs a disc loaded each time.
Exhibition matches, including entrances, finishers, cutscenes and backstage brawls, have been tested and are playable.
Exhibition matches usually run at 60 FPS.
The launcher includes a Logs option that selects the newest session folder.

How to install

Download the latest player zip from Releases.
Extract the whole zip to a regular folder; avoid Program Files and folder names with accents or non-English letters.
Open SVR 2011.exe. If SmartScreen warns about an unknown publisher, choose More info, then Run anyway.
Choose Browse, select your .iso, then choose Set up game files; the launcher checks and copies the files once, without changing the .iso.
Connect your controller and choose Play.
To carry saves into a new version, copy the userdata folder into the new version's folder before playing.

Summarised from the project's README.

Additional notes

Untested: Road to WrestleMania is untested and can crash at any point; Universe, online and other create modes are also listed as not tested yet.

FAQ

What is WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Recompilation?: WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Recompilation is an open-source recompilation of WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011. 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 WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Recompilation?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.
How is WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2011 Recompilation licensed?: project: BSD 3-Clause (project's own code). The repository itself is the authoritative source.