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Emerald hack: Pokemon R.O.W.E. 2.0 - an Open World Version of Pokémon Emerald(Gen 9, 16 Badges, Sevii Islands, Following Pokémon, Costumes and much More)

Please do not pressure the developer. Several notable hacks were canceled because of the pressure imposed on them by the players, Sharp Diamond and Smooth Pearl are solid examples of that. ROM Hacking is fueled by passion, and as a result, they are allowed to take their time if they deem fit.
 
Idk the details, I can check on PC later, but at the download link there is a mgba fork, that comes with cries. may be worth checking out for windows or possibly Linux w/ wine
 
I dunno about trying any Emerald Rom Hacks using mGBA on Wine. I've tried running mGBA on Wine and it straight up crashes the game when you go into your bag. I'll try it with others including this fork but that's what my experience is so far.

I've been playing on Linux using the mGBA (for Linux) without any real issues. I have managed to pretty much complete at least one romhack in its entirety but I understand this is a special version of mGBA.


EDIT: On discord the dev says:

"The cries are not yet programmed, they will come in a future version of the companion"

This is in regards to the sounds that come with the fork.

The dev is referring to the companion app. The latest version of this app is from Aug 2023.
 
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The game is still in development, I know not everyone has access or wants to use discord and I have been updating some screenshots there every once in a while so I made a recompilation of those screenshots to share here so you don't have to join to see them, some of these screenshots were remade since I lost the original ones and added a couple of new screenshots not seen before[PokeCommunity.com] Pokemon R.O.W.E. 2.0 - an Open World Version of Pokémon Emerald(Gen 9, 16 Badges, Sevii Islands, Following Pokémon, Costumes and much More)
[PokeCommunity.com] Pokemon R.O.W.E. 2.0 - an Open World Version of Pokémon Emerald(Gen 9, 16 Badges, Sevii Islands, Following Pokémon, Costumes and much More)
[PokeCommunity.com] Pokemon R.O.W.E. 2.0 - an Open World Version of Pokémon Emerald(Gen 9, 16 Badges, Sevii Islands, Following Pokémon, Costumes and much More)
[PokeCommunity.com] Pokemon R.O.W.E. 2.0 - an Open World Version of Pokémon Emerald(Gen 9, 16 Badges, Sevii Islands, Following Pokémon, Costumes and much More)

Please look forward to 2.0 release, there is still no explicit release date yet but make sure to play it when the time comes
 
I would like to announce that the 2.0 version will release in 2024, so in less than 2 months you should have access to it, while I have an specific date in mind I don't know if I will able to finish it by then but I will try my best, there is still one surprise left for the release date so look forward to the release date to find out, also, this may be the biggest release for this game so please look forward to it, it's probably around 85% finished by now so hopefully it won't be long until you are able to play it, here are some screenshots of the game from the discord server along with some new screenshots for anyone who had missed them[PokeCommunity.com] Pokemon R.O.W.E. 2.0 - an Open World Version of Pokémon Emerald(Gen 9, 16 Badges, Sevii Islands, Following Pokémon, Costumes and much More)
 
I would like to announce that the 2.0 version will release in 2024, so in less than 2 months you should have access to it, while I have an specific date in mind I don't know if I will able to finish it by then but I will try my best, there is still one surprise left for the release date so look forward to the release date to find out, also, this may be the biggest release for this game so please look forward to it, it's probably around 85% finished by now so hopefully it won't be long until you are able to play it, here are some screenshots of the game from the discord server along with some new screenshots for anyone who had missed themView attachment 168040
II am quivering out of excitement for this. Woooo!
 
I would like to announce that the 2.0 version will release in 2024, so in less than 2 months you should have access to it, while I have an specific date in mind I don't know if I will able to finish it by then but I will try my best, there is still one surprise left for the release date so look forward to the release date to find out, also, this may be the biggest release for this game so please look forward to it, it's probably around 85% finished by now so hopefully it won't be long until you are able to play it, here are some screenshots of the game from the discord server along with some new screenshots for anyone who had missed themView attachment 168040
Poggers! ^_^
 
Hello everyone!

As some of you may or may not know, tomorrow marks the 4th anniversary of Pokémon R.O.W.E. since its first public release! To celebrate this milestone, we have something special planned. With the help of Mega Fidough, we'll be streaming an alpha version of 2.0, giving you all a sneak peek at what's coming this December when the full update is officially released to the public.

I'll update this message once I have an exact time for the stream, so stay tuned for details. I'm also working on a trailer for the release, though it's still in progress. In the meantime, you'll get to see the game in action during tomorrow's stream. I hope you're as excited as I am to see what's in store—see you all tomorrow!

Here's Mega Fidough's YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/@MegaFidough
Make sure to check out his videos, especially the ones covering our friends at Elite Redux!

And, as a little teaser, here are some screenshots of new content:

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I would like to announce the 2.0 release date, the date will be this Saturday December 21st, I hope you are ready to experience Pokemon R.O.W.E. like never before, see you this Saturday!
The update will include this mystery gift to help you celebrate the release!

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Any idea what time it will drop? I'm patiently impatiently waiting 😂
 
**The Day Has Finally Arrived! Pokémon R.O.W.E. 2.0 is Here!**

After a year and a half of development, the long-awaited update is complete! This massive update has so many changes that a full changelog isn't feasible—**everything has been revamped!**

**Important Note**

Save files from version 1.9.4 are not compatible with 2.0. You'll need to start fresh and experience the game from the beginning. Here's a sneak peek of the most exciting new features, but you'll discover plenty more as you play!

**New Features in Pokémon R.O.W.E. 2.0**
- Sevii Islands: Explore all 8 Sevii Islands, complete with unique dungeons. Travel there from Lilycove or Slateport! - 16 Badges: Collect 8 additional badges on the Sevii Islands, bringing the total to 16!
- Hisui Pokémon: Catch Pokémon exclusive to PLA, primarily found on the Sevii Islands.
- Gen 9 Pokémon: Encounter Pokémon from the latest official games.
- 16 New Mega Evolutions: Discover new Dynamax forms reimagined as Mega Evolutions.
- In-Game Speedup: Speed up battles without distorting audio! Activate via settings or press A during battles to fast-forward animations.
- Seasonal Changes: Enjoy Gen 5-inspired seasons for a more immersive and visually dynamic experience.
- Trainer Skills: Unlock abilities like catching Pokémon more easily, shop discounts, or boosted experience.
- New Costumes: Try out two new costumes for your character.
- Johto Gyms: Battle all Johto Gym Leaders, now located on the Sevii Islands.
- Hoenn Map Enhancements: Major updates to make Hoenn feel fresh and distinct from other Emerald hacks.
- 10 Random Starters: Choose from 10 randomized starters, unique to each run.
- Grindless Mode: Automatically level up your party and manually set EVs. Trainers will also scale accordingly!
- Field Tools: Defeat Gym Leaders to unlock tools that help you discover hidden items and access new areas.
- Scalemon Mode: A twist on the scaling mechanics you know and love from Pokémon Unbound, with badge-based scaling.
- More Achievements: Earn Battle Points or Trainer Experience by unlocking new achievements.
- Signature Moves: Several Pokémon now have unique signature moves.
- Shiny Charcadet Mystery Gift: Claim your mystery gift from the continue screen!
- More Generic cries, to be expanded in the future.
- And so much more!

**Download Pokémon R.O.W.E. 2.0 using the R.O.W.E. Patcher**

Download Link

**Bonus Announcement: R.O.W.E. Home**
Backup your Pokémon with **R.O.W.E. Home**, a new tool similar to Pokémon Home! It's compatible with **Windows, Android, Linux**, or any browser. Real Wonder Trade is coming soon, so stay tuned for updates!

Developed by the amazing ThatSimpleDev, please send them your thanks for their hard work!
Check it Out Here

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to Everyone!
I hope you enjoy this massive update as much as I enjoyed creating it!
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