Star Wars: X-Wing

PC1 port project

Target platformsWindowsLinuxmacOS

OpenXW

Experimental
by elyosh★ 118Updated 2026-10-06
WindowsLinuxmacOS
Devices
Windows x64 D3D12/Vulkan; Linux x64 glibc 2.35+ Vulkan; macOS 13+ Metal
Assets
A complete 1994 Collector’s CD-ROM or 1998 Windows installation of X-Wing. Both are needed for the combined 1994 presentation/1998 flight mode.
Notes
Native engine reimplementation with classic/modern graphics and mouse flight. Mac download targets Apple Silicon; Intel Mac uses a source build. Linux needs GLib/GThread system libraries. Preserve the installed game layout and all packaged libraries/resources.
Approach
Native reimplementation
Source platform
PC
Version
v0.0.3 · 2026-09-29
Port Overview & FAQ

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

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

What game files or assets are required to run OpenXW?

A complete 1994 Collector’s CD-ROM or 1998 Windows installation of X-Wing. Both are needed for the combined 1994 presentation/1998 flight mode.