Banjo-Kazooie Grunty’s Revenge Redone Mod Ends: RareYoomTah Releases Unfinished Project to Community

A major fan-driven project has reached an emotional conclusion as RareYoomTah, the developer behind Banjo-Kazooie Grunty’s Revenge Redone, announced the end of development on the ambitious Nintendo 64 mod.

The project sought to reimagine the Game Boy Advance classic, Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty’s Revenge, in the style of its Nintendo 64 predecessors, with a vision of delivering seven fully realized worlds, original music compositions, and restored beta content.

For years, Banjo-Kazooie enthusiasts have followed the mod’s progress closely, eager to experience what could essentially be a new entry in Rare’s beloved platforming franchise.

The project gained traction for its goal to blend handheld story elements with the hallmark three-dimensional gameplay and aesthetics that made Banjo-Kazooie and Banjo-Tooie standout titles on the original N64.

The news of the project’s conclusion was first highlighted by Facts About Banjo, followed by an official statement from RareYoomTah.

The developer explained in clear terms that despite completing the majority of the work—approximately 90% of the collectible Jiggies are functional and present—life responsibilities and unresolved technical issues have halted progress.

In a summarized statement, RareYoomTah noted that there is simply too much happening in their personal life, and too many bugs remain unresolved for a polished release.

After extensive testing and development, the decision was made to release the mod in its current, unfinished state to the Banjo-Kazooie community at large. RareYoomTah shared, “The scope is almost complete, but there’s still a great deal of polish needed before I could truly call it finished.

At this stage, I’d be fixing remaining bugs for months.

I’ve decided to release the entire project as-is, with the hope that another team or passionate individual might pick up where I left off.

All I ask for is acknowledgment in any future releases.

While it’s heartbreaking, it’s no longer healthy for me to let this linger.” Despite the bittersweet conclusion, RareYoomTah expressed gratitude towards supportive fans and collaborators, stressing that the project brought countless hours of enjoyment and personal fulfillment.

The developer remains open to consulting with any community efforts that arise to continue and complete Banjo-Kazooie Grunty’s Revenge Redone. Banjo-Kazooie continues to endure as a touchstone for platforming excellence, with frequent releases and remasters on platforms such as Xbox Live Arcade and the Nintendo Switch eShop.

The project’s release, even in its unfinished state, adds another noteworthy chapter to the game’s enduring legacy and exemplifies the dedication of its fan base.

Players and modding teams can now access the ROM modification and potentially bring the vision to completion, ensuring Banjo and Kazooie may yet have new adventures on original Nintendo 64 hardware. Fans interested in exploring or developing the Banjo-Kazooie Grunty’s Revenge Redone mod can find additional details and community discussion via popular ROM hacking forums and retro gaming platforms.

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