Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Just Landed On PC

Published Oct 19, 2026, 9:25 AM EDT

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Gamers who don’t own a Nintendo Switch but would love to explore a particularly entertaining set of cozy Pokémon titles on their PCs now have a reason to celebrate.

Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! are now part of the growing collection of Nintendo games receiving unofficial native PC ports, giving players another way to experience the familiar adventure outside the Switch.

The project, named Let’s Go Recomp, uses static recompilation to turn the games’ original code into a Windows application rather than relying on a traditional emulator. So, you’d be able to run the game as a native PC program without any emulator, provided you follow the official steps to install the mod and own a legal copy of the games—of course. However, this is a fan-made project, not an official PC release from Nintendo or The Pokémon Company.

Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu! And Eevee! Arrives On PC With Native Support

According to the project’s documentation, the Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! PC ports are built on the recompilation work behind The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening. In technical terms, it translates the game’s ARM64 instructions into C code and compiles them for x86-64 Windows computers. A custom runtime handles features such as graphics, audio, controllers, and other system requirements.

The project supports resolutions ranging from 720p to 4K, along with anti-aliasing and improved texture filtering. Its standard frame rate targets the original game’s 30 FPS, while an experimental 60 FPS option is available for supported versions. Players can also use a keyboard and mouse or connect a compatible controller.

Unsurprisingly, the mod doesn’t include the original game’s files, graphics, music, or other copyrighted assets. Players must supply their own legally obtained game copy and extract the required files themselves. The initial setup then recompiles the game code on the PC.

This is an important distinction from downloading a ready-made copy of a commercial game. The developers provide the tools needed to build the executable, not the game itself.

Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu! And Eevee! Mods Features

The mods currently offer several working sections from the original games, including the opening sequence, exploration, wild Pokémon encounters, trainer battles, menus, saving, and loading. The partner interaction feature is also supported. Still, the developers have yet to complete a full playthrough, so the port should not be considered fully tested from beginning to end.

As for system requirements, the project targets 64-bit Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems. Its documented hardware requirements include an x86-64 processor supporting AVX2, FMA, and BMI2, plus a graphics driver supporting Vulkan 1.3. The developers have also reported testing on a Windows 11 PC with an Intel Core i5-14600KF, 32GB of RAM, and an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080. The ports don’t support online play, Pokémon GO transfers, and Poké Ball Plus. Linux support has also not been tested with this project.

At the end of the day, Nintendo’s official support pages continue to describe Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Let’s Go, Eevee! as Nintendo Switch games, with features such as trading, battling, and Pokémon GO transfers tied to the supported ecosystem. The ports are not official games, so expecting them to support all official features would be unfair.

For now, Let’s Go Recomp offers a promising option for Pokémon players who want to experience Kanto on a Windows PC. Just keep in mind that this is an evolving fan project, so compatibility may vary depending on the game version and hardware you’re loading it up on.

Pokémon is a Japanese multimedia franchise created by Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori, launched by Nintendo, Game Freak, and Creatures in 1996. Centered on fictional creatures called Pokémon, the series spans video games, trading cards, animation, films, merchandise, and competitive events. Players assume the role of Trainers who capture, battle, and trade Pokémon. It is one of the highest-grossing entertainment franchises in history.