Do I need the original game files to run Zenonia 3 PS Vita Port?

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

How is Zenonia 3 PS Vita Port licensed?

project: MIT (loader software). The repository itself is the authoritative source.

What should I do if I get the C2-12828-1 error when launching?

Reboot the console after installing or updating kubridge; kernel plugin changes require a reboot.

Why does the game crash on boot or after the logo?

The game version is almost always wrong. Only version 1.0.2 is supported; also check for leftover files from another version in `ux0:data/zenonia3/`.

Zenonia 3 PS Vita Port

PortActive

An existing game or its source code brought to another platform.

Links, repository & details

About

A loader for the Android release of Zenonia 3 that runs the official ARMv6 game executable on the PS Vita, using a minimal Android-like environment based on the Android SO Loader by TheFloW. It contains no original code, executables or assets of the game.

How it differs from the original

Text, including the in-game and UI text, is currently invisible because the font rendering still needs a custom implementation.

Getting started

You must possess your own legally obtained copy of Zenonia 3 as an .apk file, and only version 1.0.2 is supported because other versions will crash. Extract the game library, assets, drawables, html and sound files from the APK into the zenonia3 data folder on the Vita, then install the VPK from the releases. The Vita also needs the kubridge and FdFix plugins and a shader compiler library in place.

Known issues & limitations

In-game and UI text are currently invisible; custom bitmap/TrueType font rendering is still pending.
The menu re-reads some assets from disk on input events, which may cause slight loading delays.

What you need to run it

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

The console must have `libshacccg.suprx` in `ur0:/data/`.

Features

The project runs the Android release of the game in a tailored, minimalistic Android-like environment on PS Vita.

How to install

Extract the specified game files and folders from the APK into `ux0:data/zenonia3/`.
Install `Zenonia3.vpk` from Releases.

Summarised from the project's README.

Licensing & legal

The loader is released under the MIT license.

FAQ

What is Zenonia 3 PS Vita Port?: Zenonia 3 PS Vita Port is an open-source port. An existing game or its source code brought to another platform. The original game ran on PS Vita.
Do I need the original game files to run Zenonia 3 PS Vita Port?: Yes. The project does not include the original game's assets, so you need your own copy.
How is Zenonia 3 PS Vita Port licensed?: project: MIT (loader software). The repository itself is the authoritative source.
What should I do if I get the C2-12828-1 error when launching?: Reboot the console after installing or updating kubridge; kernel plugin changes require a reboot.
Why does the game crash on boot or after the logo?: The game version is almost always wrong. Only version 1.0.2 is supported; also check for leftover files from another version in `ux0:data/zenonia3/`.