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You need an original ROM file, and this here, according to the article.

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[–] ChaoticEntropy@feddit.uk 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)

How would they even retrofit that...? Maybe it could do splitscreen through something like Steam Play Together, at least.

[–] gaylord_fartmaster@lemmy.world 13 points 11 months ago (2 children)

Nintendo 64 emulation with netplay has existed for 20 years.

[–] ChaoticEntropy@feddit.uk 2 points 11 months ago

20 earth years?!? :O

[–] sosodev@lemmy.world 1 points 10 months ago

These modifications are possible because the game has been decompiled back to modifiable source code. At this point they can add anything to the game with enough dedication.