Super Robot Taisen — Bx English Patch
If you are on the fence about patching this game, here is why BX is worth the effort:
Released in 2015 exclusively in Japan, Super Robot Taisen BX is the spiritual successor to 2013’s Super Robot Taisen UX on the same handheld. Developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment, BX runs on an upgraded version of the UX engine, offering smoother animations, cleaner 3D map sprites, and a significantly improved framerate.
The patch as of 2025 is considered feature-complete. The lead developers have stated they will only release minor updates for bug fixes (e.g., typo corrections or emulator compatibility tweaks).
However, two features remain on the wishlist:
For now, the v1.2 patch provides a complete story experience. You will not miss any plot twists, character moments, or route requirements. super robot taisen bx english patch
Super Robot Wars BX features a roster that acts as a time capsule for mid-2000s mecha. You have the heavy hitters like Gundam SEED Destiny and Code Geass, but the game shines because of its obscure deep cuts.
Thanks to the translation, the charm of Dunbine and the sheer weirdness of Gundam Reconguista in G (often considered one of the hardest Gundam timelines to follow) became navigable. The patch allowed English speakers to finally appreciate the humor of SD Gundam Sangokuden interacting with serious war drama, and the tragic arc of the Cross Ange cast.
Previously, if you didn't speak Japanese, you might miss a critical plot point involving the Fafner crew or misunderstand a tactical bonus provided by a Mazinger character. The patch turned a "guess-and-check" strategy RPG into a tactical masterpiece where every spirit command and pilot ability was finally under the player's control.
| Item | Details | |------|---------| | Title | Super Robot Taisen BX | | Platform | Nintendo 3DS | | Release Date (JP) | August 20, 2015 | | Developer | Banpresto / B.B. Studio | | Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment | | Series | Super Robot Wars (standalone entry) | | Featured Series | 19 mecha anime including Gundam: Unicorn, Mazinkaiser SKL, Getter Robo Armageddon, Fafner, SD Gundam Gaiden, Linebarrels of Iron, and Macross 30 (the latter causing licensing issues for international release). | If you are on the fence about patching
Unlike its predecessor Super Robot Taisen UX (also 3DS, no official English release), BX introduced smoother animations, a streamlined UI, and a more accessible difficulty curve.
Immediately after BX’s release, romhackers began analyzing the 3DS file structure. The game uses a proprietary archive format (.bin, .pac, .lx). Early work focused on extracting text and graphics.
In 2016, a GBATemp user known as “Kuroneko” released a basic script dumper for BX, proving that the game’s text was stored in Shift-JIS encoded files. However, reinserting text proved difficult due to pointer tables and variable-width font constraints.
A dedicated team calling themselves “Project BX English” formed on Discord and Reddit. Key members included: Released in 2015 exclusively in Japan, Super Robot
Progress milestones:
Assuming you have your legally dumped ROM (srwbx.3ds) and the Patch (srwbx_v1.2.xdelta):
Pro Tip: If the screen is black, ensure you are using a decrypted ROM. Citra cannot run encrypted 3DS dumps.