Xenosaga Episode I Decompilation

About

A work-in-progress decompilation of Xenosaga Episode I: Der Wille zur Macht, targeting the retail NTSC-U version. It builds the SLUS_204.69 ELF, identified by a SHA1 hash in the README.

Getting started

The repository does not contain any game assets or assembly, so an existing copy of the game is required. Extract SLUS_204.69 from the game disc into the iso folder, then run the configure script and ninja; on Windows a Linux environment such as WSL2 or Docker is highly recommended.

Known issues & limitations

• The project is a work in progress.

What you need to run it

Status & roadmap

• Progress tracking is marked as a TODO in the README.

FAQ

What is Xenosaga Episode I Decompilation?

Xenosaga Episode I Decompilation is an open-source decompilation of Xenosaga Episode I. Source code reconstructed from the original game's compiled binary, so the game can be understood, rebuilt and ported.

Do I need the original game files to run Xenosaga Episode I Decompilation?

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