A fan-made PC port of the N64 platformer Banjo-Kazooie, titled Banjo: Recompiled, has been released in a surprise shadow drop. The unofficial port adds native PC features including high-framerate support, ultrawide monitor compatibility and built-in modding support, Eurogamer reports.

The project moves the classic platformer from its original N64 constraints onto modern hardware, unlocking framerates well beyond the original target and providing widescreen and ultrawide display options. The release also exposes hooks and tools intended to make community-created mods and enhancements easier to implement.

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Banjo-Kazooie, first released on the Nintendo 64 in 1998, has maintained a dedicated fanbase and a persistent interest in modern ports and restorations. The shadow-drop launch of Banjo: Recompiled underlines ongoing community efforts to bring retro titles to current systems while expanding technical options for players.

The port is an unofficial fan project and has not been presented as endorsed by the franchise’s rights holders. The release highlights the balance between community preservation and the legal status of fan-made recreations of copyrighted games.

Banjo: Recompiled is available to download from the project's release page, with installers and documentation provided by its creator, as noted in coverage of the launch. Players should consult the release notes for system requirements and installation instructions.