Star Wars: Rebellion Community Fix v2.63.1.0

Easy Installation Guide

Step 1: Download the Fix

• Download install_swrfix.bat and install_swrfix.ps1 from this site to the same folder on your computer.
• Launch install_swrfix.bat and choose your installation option from the menu.

• (Optional) If playing multi-player, follow the instructions for configuring ports.

Manual Installation Guide

What This Fix Does

This community patch improves Star Wars: Rebellion (1998) with:

• Performance improvements for modern systems
• Windows compatibility updates (XP through Windows 11)
• Graphics fixes using dgVoodoo for better stability
• Updated game icon with higher resolution

Before You Start

1. Make sure Star Wars: Rebellion is already installed on your computer
2. Create a backup of your game folder (just copy the entire folder somewhere safe)
3. Close the game if it's running

Installation Steps

Step 1: Download the Fix

• Download Rebellion_2.63.1.0_Fix.zip from (here) https://swrebellion.link/fix
• Extract the ZIP file to a temporary location (like your Desktop)

Step 2: Find Your Game Folder

Common installation paths:

• GOG: C:\GOG Games\Star Wars - Rebellion
• Steam: C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Star Wars - Rebellion
• Original: C:\Program Files (x86)\LucasArts\Star Wars Rebellion

You'll know it's the right folder if you see REBEXE.exe inside.

Step 3: Install the Core Files

1. Open the extracted Star Wars - Rebellion.zip file
2. Copy these 4 files to your game folder:
   • D3Dlmm.dll
   • d3drm.dll
   • DDraw.dll
   • REBEXE.exe
3. When Windows asks, choose "Replace the files in the destination"

Step 4: Optional – Skip Introduction Briefings

The patched version removes the ability to skip the long introduction briefings. If you want to remove these briefings entirely:

1. In your main game folder (same folder as REBEXE.exe), find these files:
   • ALBRIEF.dll (Alliance introduction briefing)
   • EMBRIEF.dll (Empire introduction briefing)
2. Either:
   • Delete them completely, or
   • Rename them (e.g., to ALBRIEF.dll.backup and EMBRIEF.dll.backup)

Step 5: Update Game Shortcuts (Important!)

The patched game must run with the -w flag for proper operation. Without this flag, the game may not work correctly with the patch.

For existing shortcuts:

1. Find your Star Wars: Rebellion shortcuts:
   • Desktop shortcut
   • Start Menu shortcut (usually in Start → Programs → LucasArts)
2. Right-click each shortcut and select Properties
3. In the Target field, add -w at the end (note the space before -w)
   • Example GOG: "C:\GOG Games\Star Wars - Rebellion\REBEXE.exe" -w
   • Example Steam: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Star Wars - Rebellion\REBEXE.exe" -w
4. Click OK

For Steam users:

1. Right-click Star Wars: Rebellion in your Steam library
2. Select Properties
3. In the Launch Options field, enter: -w
4. Close the properties window

If no shortcuts exist:

1. Right-click on REBEXE.exe in your game folder
2. Select Send to → Desktop (create shortcut)
3. Right-click the new shortcut and select Properties
4. Add -w to the end of the Target field
5. Optionally, copy this shortcut to your Start Menu

Step 6: Compatibility Mode (If Needed)

1. Right-click on REBEXE.exe
2. Select Properties → Compatibility tab
3. Check "Run this program in compatibility mode for:"
4. Select Windows XP (Service Pack 3)
5. Check "Run as administrator"
6. Click OK

Troubleshooting

• Game won't start?
  • Make sure you added the -w flag to your shortcuts
  • Try running as administrator
  • Steam users: If issues persist, verify game files through Steam first, then reapply the patch
• Graphics issues? The dgVoodoo files should fix most problems, but you can adjust settings in the dgVoodoo Control Panel if needed
• Multiplayer? The patch includes network port configurations (see the port list above). Make sure these ports are open in your firewall
• Game starts but crashes immediately? Double-check that the -w flag is properly added to your shortcut with a space before it
• How to verify the patch is installed? The patched REBEXE.exe will show as version 1.02

What's Included

• REBEXE.exe v1.02 – Updated game executable with performance improvements
• dgVoodoo v2.63.1 – Graphics wrapper for compatibility
• DirectX files – Updated rendering libraries
• Network configuration – Port settings for multiplayer:
  • TCP+UDP: Port 47624 (dplaysvr)
  • TCP only: Port 2300 (REBEXE)
  • UDP only: Port 2350 (REBEXE)

Need Help?

Visit the Star Wars: Rebellion community Discord (#game-support channel)  for support and more information.

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