
Banjo-Kazooie returns to PC via fan recompile, not an official revival
Fans have recompiled the Nintendo 64 classic Banjo-Kazooie to run natively on modern PCs (Windows and Linux) and Steam Deck, delivering widescreen visuals, higher framerates, faster load times, and reduced input latency—plus potential for mods—though it remains an unofficial effort outside of official Microsoft revival.