100% save file with all stages, modes, and special weapons unlocked.

There is no progression in library, no ranks/scores/red rings completed.

If using Dolphin, place the `8P-GUPR-SHADOWRELOADED.gci` into

"GC\USA\Card A" within your Dolphin User Folder.

To get to your Dolphin User Folder click "File" -> "Open User Folder"

![](/static/blob/5e14w86e.jpg)

**Alternate Repo with Saves:**

https://github.com/ShadowSpeedrun/Resources

100% save file with no ranks/libraries/red rings

# Why does this exist?

This is a stopgap patch until the RA Approved Codes apply to Reloaded. It may be delayed several months due to needing additional work in Dolphin to handle Sys/User GameSettings conflicts.

Because of this potentially long delay, this workaround patch is made.

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# What's different?

The **only difference** is the **Force Restart on Death (Hold L)** code is built in and enabled.

This allows for a better QoL when grinding individual levels (ILs) in Retro Achievements Hardcore Mode, which is currently recommended when submitting ILs.

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# What version do I apply this to, and how do I do it?

This patch **will only work** on the Widescreen variant of Shadow Reloaded v1.2 in **ISO** format.

1. Download the patch and use:

[https://shadowthehedgehoghacking.github.io/xdelta-wasm/](https://shadowthehedgehoghacking.github.io/xdelta-wasm/)

2. Patch `SHADOW RELOADED WIDESCREEN [GUPR8P].iso` with `WIDESCREEN_VERSION_SPEEDRUNS_L_TO_RESTART_PATCH_0a335975.xdelta`

3. You can optionally convert to RVZ in Dolphin after.

This version will be supported by Retro Achievements, allowing you to use the QoL code.

This output should match to:`Shadow the Hedgehog: Reloaded (v1.2) (Widescreen, Speedrun L-To-Restart) (LimblessVector, dreamsyntax)`

when launching in RetroAchievements once live.

Hold L To Restart Patch for Widescreen Version

If you have not setup Reloaded v1.2 yet, and own any region of Shadow the Hedgehog GameCube, you can create your Reloaded ROM. https://github.com/ShadowTheHedgehogHacking/ShdTH-Reloaded/releases/tag/v1.2

Follow this setup guide if you need assistance with patching your ROM:

https://github.com/ShadowTheHedgehogHacking/ShdTH-Reloaded?tab=readme-ov-file#how-to-play--setup

A setup guide video is available here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxovCpu7H2Uhttps://youtu.be/dxovCpu7H2U

Reloaded v1.2 Patchers for All Regions of Shadow the Hedgehog GameCube

dreamsyntax

Shadow the Hedgehog: Reloaded

Lethal Highway

Cryptic Castle

Black Bull (Lethal Highway)

Heavy Dog

Black Doom (Final Haunt)

GameCube

DarkShadow17

Rawlins

We have added an additional supported ROM to increase QoL while speedrunning individual levels. You may use this version in all supported runs or the existing versions. Happy speedrunning and Happy New Year!



See Resources:

[https://www.speedrun.com/shadowreloaded/resources/maj7k](https://www.spe

Name	Manager
Hold L To Restart Patch for Widescreen Version von dreamsyntax	dreamsyntax 1 month ago
Reloaded v1.2 Patchers for All Regions of Shadow the Hedgehog GameCube von dreamsyntax	dreamsyntax 7 months ago