# The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker — BlueWake

Canonical: https://playable.wtf/games/chrissotraidis-bluewake/

Project ID: project:chrissotraidis-bluewake

A GameCube recompilation with desktop and Apple-device routes.

## About this version

BlueWake distinguishes a ready-made Windows package from build-your-own Apple-platform setup. It documents touch controls and controllers, but those claims have not been tested here.

Native setup. Adventure.

[Setup on creator site](https://github.com/chrissotraidis/bluewake/releases)

## Zelda adventures

Match the Nintendo 64 adventures and later Zelda editions to their own native project, game data and control setup.

- [Read Zelda adventures guide](https://playable.wtf/guides/zelda-game-versions/)
- [Ocarina of Time](https://playable.wtf/games/harbourmasters-shipwright/): Ship of Harkinian offers native packages with ROM validation and configurable controls.
- [Majora’s Mask](https://playable.wtf/games/zelda64recomp-zelda64recomp/): Zelda64Recomp imports the North American ROM and adds optional dual-stick camera and autosave.
- [The Switch Link’s Awakening](https://playable.wtf/games/zelda-links-awakening-2019-lasrecomp/): LAS Recomp offers vanilla or randomizer play from your own version 1.0.0 files, with beta limitations.

[Browse all version comparisons](https://playable.wtf/families/)

## The GameCube adventure, with optional changes

BlueWake recompiles the GameCube version of The Wind Waker and adds platform-specific controls, rendering settings and mods. It remains based on the original disc rather than being a port of Wind Waker HD. Its documented areas include the opening, Outset Island, sailing and Windfall; later dungeons and boss fights remain less established than those early routes.

The optional Better Wind Waker features include Swift Sail, faster text and animation changes. Widescreen, texture packs and Smooth Motion are separate choices. That separation lets a returning player decide which conveniences to adopt instead of assuming every modification is required.

Sources: [BlueWake · project documentation](https://github.com/chrissotraidis/bluewake)

## Windows download or a personal Apple build

The Windows package asks for your own USA GZLE01 revision 0 disc image and requires a Direct3D 12 GPU and AVX2-capable CPU. ISO and GCM are accepted; an RVZ first needs conversion through the documented Dolphin route. The Linux route is a source build, while the Apple mobile route uses an Apple Silicon Mac and signing.

For iPhone or iPad, the README requires iOS or iPadOS 17, an A13 or newer device, Developer Mode, Xcode and substantial free Mac disk space. PadMint can organize the personal build. Touch controls have a layout editor; controller and keyboard mappings are also documented.

Sources: [BlueWake · project documentation](https://github.com/chrissotraidis/bluewake)

## Carry the save forward carefully

Wind Waker Recomp has moved into BlueWake. The current Windows BlueWake release replaces the older project build and uses the same AppData/BlueWake save location. Back up that folder before switching. The older experimental 60 FPS game logic was removed; optional Smooth Motion is a separate presentation feature.

On iPhone and iPad, use Game Data & Saves to export a backup before deleting the app, because deletion removes its local saves. Install updates over the existing application when possible. Area transitions can stall briefly, and demanding scenes can run slower on phones, so start with a modest rendering resolution before adding expensive effects.

Sources: [BlueWake · project documentation](https://github.com/chrissotraidis/bluewake)

## Do I need the original game files?

Your own USA GameCube Wind Waker disc (GZLE01, revision 0).

Creator-reported: [Project guide](https://github.com/chrissotraidis/bluewake)

## How do I get started?

Follow the current original-project release and setup guide; supply the supported game files when requested.

Creator-reported: [Project guide](https://github.com/chrissotraidis/bluewake)

## Which devices and browsers work?

See the creator’s platform-specific instructions. Native installation/building is required; this is not a mobile browser game.

Creator-reported: [Project guide](https://github.com/chrissotraidis/bluewake)

## Documented support

- Mobile: Supported · Creator-reported

## Credits and project

- [Original project](https://github.com/chrissotraidis/bluewake)