A recompiled unofficial PC port of Probe Entertainment and Acclaim's 1997 futuristic racing game Extreme-G has been released, giving the classic Nintendo 64 title new graphical options and performance settings on modern hardware.
Quick Facts
- Game: Extreme-G (originally developed by Probe Entertainment and published by Acclaim Entertainment)
- Platform: PC (unofficial recompiled port)
- Release Window: August 2026
- Developer: SonicDcer
- Requirements: Players must supply their own N64 ROM file alongside the port's downloaded files.
What Changes Does the Unofficial PC Port Make?
Released over the weekend by developer SonicDcer—who noted that no AI was used in its creation—the project aims to modernize the original N64 racer for contemporary systems. Unlike traditional emulation using tools like RetroArch or Dolphin, this recompiled build introduces native-level configuration options not present in the 1997 original.
Players can now increase the frame rate to 60FPS or higher through interpolation and scale the rendering resolution. Additional graphical and control adjustments include:
- Widescreen display support
- Expanded draw distance and fog distance options
- Full control remapping
- Adjustable controller rumble strength
Availability and Future Projects
The build files are available via SonicDcer's GitLab release page, though players must source their own game ROM to complete the setup. When asked on social media whether subsequent entries in the series might receive similar treatment, SonicDcer posted an image of a work-in-progress port with the response, "We'll see..."