Back in 2021, we shared a video that showcased what a modern-day remaster/remake of Banjo-Kazooie could look like. Created by Project Dream, this fan remake looked lovely. And a couple of weeks ago, the team shared a couple of new trailers for it.
Titled Banjo Kazooie Re-Jiggyed, this fan remake has most of the game’s environments. For instance, you can find recreations of Mumbo’s Mountain, Treasure Trove Cove, Clanker’s Cavern, Bubblegloop Swamp, Freezeezy Peak, Gobi’s Valley and Mad Monster Mansion.
Two weeks ago, the team shared a video that showcased a polished version of the Mumbo’s Mountain area. Back in 2022, though, Project Dream shared a video that featured even more areas. As such, I’ve decided to also include that trailer.
From what I know, Project Dream used Unreal Engine 4 in order to create this fan remake. I don’t believe the team has switched to Unreal Engine 5. And, from what I saw, nothing indicates that Banjo Kazooie Re-Jiggyed uses UE5. So yeah, this is most likely a UE4 project. Despite that, it looks lovely. At least for a fan project.
Sadly, Project Dream does not plan to release this unofficial remake to the public. So no, you won’t be able to play it on your PC. Still, the following videos will give you an idea of what a modern remake of this N64 game could look like.
Speaking of free Unreal Engine 4 projects, we highly recommend taking a look at these others. In October 2023, we shared some screenshots from an upcoming faithful remake of Resident Evil 2 in Unreal Engine 4. You can also download a prototype remaster of the first classic Unreal game in UE4. Then we have this upcoming remake of Need for Speed Underground 2. Oh, and you can download Attack On Titan VR and a demo for a Dino Crisis UE4 Remake. And finally, you can get this 3D remake of The Legend of Zelda NES.
Have fun!
John is the founder and Editor in Chief at DSOGaming. He is a PC gaming fan and highly supports the modding and indie communities. Before creating DSOGaming, John worked on numerous gaming websites. While he is a die-hard PC gamer, his gaming roots can be found on consoles. John loved – and still does – the 16-bit consoles, and considers SNES to be one of the best consoles. Still, the PC platform won him over consoles. That was mainly due to 3DFX and its iconic dedicated 3D accelerator graphics card, Voodoo 2. John has also written a higher degree thesis on the “The Evolution of PC graphics cards.”
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