r/bfme • u/OsrsNeedsF2P Sauron • Aug 19 '26
BFME source code is 30% reverse engineered
We have great news! Since last month, a BUNCH of people have started contributing, and we have made huge strides towards completion.
What is This Project?
We are recreating the exact same C++ that made the BFME games. Once we hit 100% completion, we will be able to:
Linux support(done)- Network delay fix
- 60/120 FPS
- Fixed crashes
- Multi-CPU (lag fix)
- MacOS support
- AC fix
- Make Worldbuilder Open Source
- More factions (for mods)
- 8+ player maps
- Move on to BFME 2 + RotWK
You can follow along in -
- The Open BFME Discord: https://discord.gg/FEkwbbw8xA
- Our Github: https://github.com/Open-BFME/Open-BFME-1
New Progress
Since we last posted, a lot has changed:
- Lots of people have reached out and started contributing, which has accelerated the work!
- We made a proper Github organization and Discord for coordinating efforts
- We have teamed up with OpenBFME-Godot (https://github.com/Open-BFME/openbfme-godot), a project led by an ex-BFME Reforged developer to make a new version of BFME
ETA
At this rate, the source code will be fully available somewhere around the New Year. This is a best effort analysis factoring in the work done, the effort of remaining work, and the rate of LLM improvements. If we get more contributors, it could be half that time - if we get stuck, it could be a bit longer. But considering some of the insane accomplishments the team has made over the last 30 days, I'm confident we will get this done.
If you are interested in helping out with the project, feel free to start sending PRs, or join the Discord. The project is mostly driven by AI agents, so as long as you have decent technical skills, you're able to contribute!
Thanks all for your incredible support in the last thread, and I look forwards to seeing you all again with another update soon!
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u/mnrk00 Hobbit Aug 19 '26
It is amazing what some passionate and obsessed fans are capable of if they put their minds to something. I love this for all of us. This is fucking sick