Custom Robo V2 (known in Japan as Custom Robo V2) is a mech-fighting game developed by Noise and published by Nintendo. It is the direct sequel to the original N64 title and the predecessor to the GameCube's Custom Robo (known as Custom Robo: Battle Revolution in Japan).
The game revolves around "Commanders" who control palm-sized robots called "Custom Robos." Battles take place in "Holocustom" fields—virtual reality stages where the robos fight using guns, bombs, pods, and legs. The gameplay is frantic, emphasizing high-mobility aerial combat and knockdown mechanics that were significantly refined in later titles.
The patch is distributed as an .ips file (roughly 2 MB) intended for a Japanese Custom Robo V2 ROM. Applying it requires a patching utility like Floating IPS or Lunar IPS.
Note: This article does not condone piracy. The patch is intended for users who have dumped their own legal copy of the Japanese cartridge. Custom Robo V2 English Patch
Step-by-step:
The patch also includes a manual translation (scanned and subtitled) and a cheat sheet for part fusion recipes, which were originally hidden in Japanese magazine codes.
Custom Robo V2 is a cult-favorite action-RPG from the GameCube era, cherished for its tight combat, customization depth, and quirky charm. The "Custom Robo V2 English Patch" project—an unofficial fan translation enabling English-language play—represents more than a localization: it’s a community-led act of preservation, accessibility, and renewed appreciation for a title that never saw an official Western release. Below I offer a concise editorial perspective and practical tips for players considering or using the patch. Custom Robo V2 (known in Japan as Custom
Legal Warning: This guide is for educational purposes. The patch is a piece of software that modifies a ROM. You must own a legally obtained copy of the original Custom Robo V2 Nintendo 64 cartridge and dump the ROM yourself. Downloading pre-patched ROMs from the internet is piracy.
What You’ll Need:
The Process:
Troubleshooting: If you get a "patch failed" error, your ROM is likely a bad dump or the wrong revision. Seek out a ROM with the matching header version noted in the patch’s README file.
When you apply the Custom Robo V2 English Patch, you aren’t just getting translated menus. Here is the full scope of the work: