OpenGamePorts

Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance

PC1 port project

Target platformsWindowsLinuxmacOS

OpenXWA

Experimental
by elyosh★ 157Updated 2026-10-20GPL-3.0
WindowsLinuxmacOS
Devices
Windows x64 D3D12/Vulkan; Linux x64 glibc 2.35+ Vulkan; macOS 13+ Intel/Apple Silicon Metal
Assets
A complete installed X-Wing Alliance from GOG, Steam or CD. CD users must merge ALLIANCE into the installation root.
Notes
Native engine reimplementation with classic/modern graphics and optional mouse flight. Build from source; no current packaged release. Multiplayer is not implemented. Enable Mouse Flight Control in Game Controller Options to fly without a joystick.
Approach
Native reimplementation
Source platform
PC
Project ↗Install guide ↗
Port Overview & FAQ

What native port or recompilation (recomp) projects exist for Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance?

Star Wars: X-Wing Alliance has 1 documented community project: OpenXWA (elyosh/OpenXWA). Technical approach: Native reimplementation. Documented target platforms: Windows, Linux, macOS.

What game files or assets are required to run OpenXWA?

A complete installed X-Wing Alliance from GOG, Steam or CD. CD users must merge ALLIANCE into the installation root.

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