Short answer
Jazz² Resurrection is a native C++ reimplementation of Jazz Jackrabbit 2 (1998), for Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, Switch and more, with better performance, improvements and partial JJ2+ support. It needs the files of your own copy (even the free Shareware Demo works). Latest release: 3.9.0, 17 October 2026.
This site is not affiliated with Jazz² Resurrection, Epic Games or the original developers. We do not host any files and only link the project’s official pages.
What it is
Jazz Jackrabbit 2 (1998) is the fast-paced platformer sequel from Epic MegaGames, still played by a multiplayer community. The original Windows release struggles on modern systems.
Jazz² Resurrection “is reimplementation of the game Jazz Jackrabbit 2 released in 1998”. It “supports various versions of the game (Shareware Demo, Holiday Hare ’98, The Secret Files and Christmas Chronicles)” and “partially supports some features of JJ2+ extension and MLLE” (Jazz² Resurrection README). The current C++ version, started in 2022, replaced an earlier C# version and is “fully rewritten … with better performance and many improvements”.
Current status
- Status: Working, actively developed (last update 1 November 2026).
- Latest release: 3.9.0, 17 October 2026, for Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, UWP (Xbox), Nintendo Switch, PS Vita and PSP.
- More platforms: the README has instructions for iOS, Nintendo 64, Dreamcast, Wii, GameCube, 3DS and others.
What you need
- Files from your own Jazz Jackrabbit 2, any supported version. The Shareware Demo is free.
- A device from the list above. On Windows, the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable.
We do not link any copies of the full game.
How setup works (overview)
- Download the build for your platform from the releases page.
- Copy the contents of your original Jazz Jackrabbit 2 folder into
Sourceinside the game folder. - On Windows, run
Jazz2.exe(or the AVX2 or SDL2 variant). Other platforms are covered in the README. - Play the episodes, or join multiplayer.
FAQ
How do I play Jazz Jackrabbit 2 on Windows 10 or 11?
Use Jazz² Resurrection. Download it, copy the contents of your original Jazz Jackrabbit 2 folder into its Source folder, install the Visual C++ redistributable if needed, and run Jazz2.exe.
Which Jazz Jackrabbit 2 versions work with Jazz² Resurrection?
The README lists the Shareware Demo, Holiday Hare '98, The Secret Files and The Christmas Chronicles. It also partly supports features of the JJ2+ extension and the MLLE level editor.
Can I play Jazz Jackrabbit 2 for free with it?
You can try it with the free Shareware Demo data. The full game comes from a copy you own, such as the GOG release.
Does Jazz² Resurrection run on Android and Switch?
Yes. Release 3.9.0 includes Android, Nintendo Switch, PS Vita and PSP builds alongside Windows, Linux, macOS and UWP, and the README covers other homebrew platforms too.
Unofficial. This page is written by an independent directory. It is not made by, endorsed by or affiliated with Gathering of Developers (developed by Epic MegaGames / Orange Games) or deathkiller (Dan R.) (Jazz² Resurrection (Jazz Jackrabbit 2 reimplementation)'s author). We do not host any files, and we never link to game files, ROMs or ISOs.
Sources
This page was last updated on Nov 3, 2026. A date after a source is the day we read it. Versions and steps follow the official project; if they differ, the official source wins.
- deathkiller/jazz2-native README (reimplementation of Jazz Jackrabbit 2, supported game versions, JJ2+ and MLLE support, running per platform; checked 2026-11-03)
- GitHub API: jazz2-native repository (created 15 July 2022, about 730 stars, GPL-3.0, last push 1 November 2026; checked 2026-11-03)
- Jazz² Resurrection 3.9.0 release, 17 October 2026 (Android, Linux, macOS, PSP, Switch, UWP, Vita, Windows)
- deathkiller/jazz2: the original C# version of Jazz² Resurrection
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