Both Pokémon Legends: Arceus & Z-A already have a native PC recompilation
, by Enzo
News about game emulation and PC ports is definitely at the forefront of the headlines right now, and the Pokémon franchise is clearly no exception.
An internet user posted a project on X that allows Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Pokémon Legends: Z-A to run natively on Windows and Linux PCs without needing a Switch emulator during gameplay. The former was heavily criticized for its poor performance and frame drops, while the latter is already a better experience thanks to the Switch 2 version.
Thanks to a recompilation of the original ARM64 code and Vulkan rendering, both titles can reach up to 144 FPS and 4K resolution. The project also offers graphical enhancements, mods, keyboard/mouse and controller support, as well as Pokémon management tools. Pokémon Legends: Arceus also supports local trades, LAN trades, and trades with... your Steam friends.
Be aware, however, that the project is still in an early stage of development. Arceus is currently playable up to Jubilife Village and Z-A up to Lumiose, but the full adventures have not yet been verified. The project requires you to have your own game files and specific versions.