Battle for Middle-earth I
Rebuilding the first game's C++ source, function by function, against the retail executable.
BFME I repository ↗OpenBFME: Rebuilding The Battle for Middle-earth
OpenBFME is a community effort to reconstruct the original Battle for Middle-earth games from source and recreate The Rise of the Witch-king in Godot. The work is public, ongoing, and unfinished.
BFME I and BFME II are C++ reconstruction projects. The Godot recreation of Rise of the Witch-king has early alpha builds for testers with the original game files.
Start with the projects, read the code progress reports, or join the OpenBFME Discord to meet the community.
The projects
Rise of the Witch-king in Godot
An early recreation of the expansion. Alpha builds are available for testers who have compatible original game files.
Battle for Middle-earth II
Reconstructing the sequel's code and tracking what has been recovered.
BFME II repository ↗Reconstruction progress
Share of each game's code in C++, not an estimate of overall game completion. Snapshot: .
| Game | C++ code | Source report |
|---|---|---|
| BFME I | 69.85% | View report ↗ |
| BFME II | 79.21% | View report ↗ |
TRY WHAT EXISTS TODAY
Play the alpha
Test the early Godot recreation of Rise of the Witch-king. It needs your own compatible original game files and is not a finished replacement.
See available releases ↗BUILD IT WITH US
Community
Discuss the work, test builds, or help reconstruct the code. Start with the project repositories or meet the community on Discord.
Join the OpenBFME Discord ↗GOOD TO KNOW
Frequently asked questions
Can I play BFME I or II from these source projects?
They are ongoing reconstruction projects, not finished game downloads. Follow their repositories for the current state of the code.
Do I need the original game files for the Godot alpha?
Yes. The alpha is for testers who have the required original BFME II and Rise of the Witch-king files. See the release instructions before downloading.
Where can I help?
Choose a project repository above or join the OpenBFME Discord to find a place to contribute.