WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2009 running natively on Windows, and on Linux and the Steam Deck through Proton: the game's code recompiled for PC, with a native Vulkan renderer. 60 fps, up to 4K; 720p at 60 fps on the Steam Deck. Matches load in about 20 seconds.
New in v0.2: DLC support. If you own SvR 2009's downloadable content (the Roster Update packs: new superstars, their entrances and an extra costume), copy your own DLC package files into the dlc folder next to svr2009.exe and start the game: they're installed on the first start and the DLC superstars are on the roster. No DLC is included: you need the package files from your own Xbox 360 (the files with long names from Content\0000000000000000\54510826\00000002\ on its hard drive). Details: README. The settings menu (F1) now also shows the version.
You need your own copy of the game: a disc image (.iso, about 7.3 GB) of your own SvR 2009 disc, USA / Europe release. None of the disc's files are in this download, and this project does not condone piracy.
Download
SVR2009-NATIVE.zip under Assets below (not Source code, which is the developer source).
Windows
- Extract the zip into a folder of its own (for example
C:\Games\SVR2009-NATIVE; keep the path short if you add DLC). - Copy your
.isointo that folder, next tosvr2009.exe. - Run
svr2009.exe(if Windows warns, More info > Run anyway). The game finds the disc image by itself and starts.
F1 (or Back + Start on a controller) opens the settings menu. A controller is recommended: keyboard controls are included but not tested yet.
Linux / Steam Deck (Proton)
Extract the zip, copy your .iso into that folder next to svr2009.exe (and any DLC into its dlc folder), add svr2009.exe to Steam as a non-Steam game with Proton Experimental, and start it (from Game Mode on the Deck). View + Menu opens the settings menu; to use the top-left back button instead, bind L4 to F1 in the game's Steam controller layout. Step by step: README.