Move fully to CMake by rtm516 · Pull Request #781 · smartcmd/MinecraftConsoles

rtm516 · 2026-03-07T01:14:11Z

Description

Removes all msbuild/Visual Studio requirements
Full CMake now
Add BuildVer.h changes
Merge in master so we are on latest
Work out why it's broken it's self
~~Also restructures files to match the old structure in the visual studio filters~~ Make source_groups work to keep the project structure
Update actions script
- Nightly
- PR

This should also pave the way for builds on other platforms like linux. Note: We have to force MSVC as otherwise the project won't compile due to reference to 'byte' is ambiguous

Build times will likely be a bit faster due to better handling of BuildVer.h

Also the Nightly workflow has been re-worked to support multiple platforms later

Toolchains for each of the platforms will need setting up once we are ready to build for those, for now they are empty.

Changes

Previous Behavior

N/A

Root Cause

N/A

New Behavior

N/A

Fix Implementation

N/A

AI Use Disclosure

AI was used to generate the sources groups file from the filters as I really didnt wanna do that by hand.

Related Issues

CMake more exclusions - More aggressive pattern copy + rsync replacement. #987

More info

Theres a bunch of files not used in the repo by the looks of it, atleast they were excluded by every platform from what I could see
Minecraft.Client.Excluded.cmake.txt
Minecraft.World.Excluded.cmake.txt

The ‎Minecraft.Client/Windows64/Iggy/lib/redist64/iggy_w64.dll‎ has been updated to the one from the x64/Release as it exported 2 extra functions which matched the headers file

Fivebuss · 2026-03-07T04:24:27Z

How about make visual studio use cmake instead?

Keeping VS support while making cmake (righfully) the build system

lightyisreal · 2026-03-07T06:17:33Z

Would this allow the project to be built using MINGW? (Unless the project relies on something that only VS has)

rtm516 · 2026-03-07T10:42:30Z

How about make visual studio use cmake instead?

Keeping VS support while making cmake (righfully) the build system

It does, you just open the project folder with visual studio, I've updated the contributing guide to reflect this.

rtm516 · 2026-03-07T10:42:56Z

Would this allow the project to be built using MINGW? (Unless the project relies on something that only VS has)

Should do although untested

bootsareme · 2026-03-07T20:14:04Z

I assume this still allows MSBuild to be used?

rtm516 · 2026-03-07T23:19:28Z

I assume this still allows MSBuild to be used?

I believe it will run the cmake scripts, either way it works fine on my windows box through VS so hopefully should on everyone elses

rtm516 · 2026-03-08T18:16:00Z

Looks like my source groups are wrong and include more than needed, likely need to re-generate these based on the old vcxproj to only add what's needed for each platform

rtm516 · 2026-03-11T03:07:10Z

This is ready for testing, it should be almost identical to the old VS/MSBuild stuff just using CMake.

rtm516 · 2026-03-12T16:18:58Z

14h of work and I think its done

irice7 · 2026-03-13T11:00:56Z

Nice work. Anything spesific to test?

rtm516 · 2026-03-13T11:18:30Z

Nice work. Anything spesific to test?

@irice7
Just make sure it works and if you know CMake well give it a look over to make sure I've not missed anything obvious

rtm516 · 2026-03-14T10:23:10Z

Lets see if I've missed anything obvious

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Pull request overview

This PR migrates the repository’s Windows build from legacy Visual Studio solution/project artifacts to a CMake-presets-based build, updates CI workflows to use CMake, and removes a large set of obsolete VS/TFS metadata and auxiliary project files.

Changes:

Add CMake build definitions for Minecraft.Client and Minecraft.World, plus shared sources and BuildVer generation.
Add cross-platform asset/redist copy support for the CMake build.
Update documentation, .gitignore, and GitHub Actions workflows to reflect the CMake-based build.

Reviewed changes

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File	Description
README.md	Updates build/run instructions and CMake commands.
CONTRIBUTING.md	Adds guidance for opening the repo as a CMake project in Visual Studio.
.gitignore	Adjusts ignored build output to reflect CMake build directories.
CMakeLists.txt	Reworks top-level build to use subdirectories, presets-driven defines, and BuildVer generation.
CMakePresets.json	Introduces configure/build presets for multiple platforms (Windows64, Durango, Orbis, PS3, PSVita, Xbox 360).
cmake/CommonSources.cmake	Defines shared source groups (filesystem + BuildVer header) for targets.
cmake/GenerateBuildVer.cmake	Generates `BuildVer.h` with git-derived version/branch info.
Minecraft.Client/CMakeLists.txt	Adds a CMake target for `Minecraft.Client`, linking, PCH, and copy targets.
Minecraft.Client/cmake/AssetCopyTargets.cmake	Adds CMake targets to copy required assets into the build output.
Minecraft.Client/cmake/CopyAssets.cmake	Implements host-specific recursive copy (robocopy/rsync) with exclusions.
Minecraft.World/CMakeLists.txt	Adds a CMake target for `Minecraft.World` (static lib), includes/defines, and PCH.
Minecraft.World/cmake/sources/Durango.cmake	Adds Durango-specific source grouping for `Minecraft.World`.
Minecraft.World/stdafx.h	Adjusts `BuildVer.h` include path to match new include layout.
include/Common/BuildVer.h	Adds a fallback/stub BuildVer header in the source tree.
.github/workflows/pull-request.yml	Adds PR CI build using CMake presets on Windows.
.github/workflows/nightly.yml	Migrates nightly build pipeline from MSBuild to CMake presets + artifact packaging.
.github/workflows/debug-test.yml	Removes old MSBuild debug PR workflow.
.github/workflows/build.yml	Removes old MSBuild workflow that built Debug/Release artifacts.
cmake/WorldSources.cmake	Removes legacy source-list CMake fragment (replaced by per-target CMake in subdirs).
cmake/ClientSources.cmake	Removes legacy source-list CMake fragment (replaced by per-target CMake in subdirs).
Minecraft.World/Minecraft.World.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy VS/TFS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.World/Minecraft.World.vcxproj.user	Removes legacy per-user VS project settings file.
Minecraft.World/compile_flags.txt	Removes legacy compile flags file used by non-CMake tooling.
Minecraft.World/ARM64EC_Debug/Minecraft.World.vcxproj.FileListAbsolute.txt	Removes generated build output file list.
Minecraft.Client/Minecraft.Client.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy VS/TFS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/compile_flags.txt	Removes legacy compile flags file used by non-CMake tooling.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/SPU_Tasks.sln	Removes legacy PS3 SPU tasks solution file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/Texture_blit/Texture_blit.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy VS/TFS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/Texture_blit/Texture_blit.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/RLECompress/RLECompress.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy VS/TFS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/Renderer_TextureUpdate/Renderer_TextureUpdate.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy VS/TFS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/Renderer_TextureUpdate/Renderer_TextureUpdate.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/PerlinNoise/PerlinNoise.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy VS/TFS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/PerlinNoise/PerlinNoise.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderer_zSort/LevelRenderer_zSort.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy VS/TFS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderer_zSort/LevelRenderer_zSort.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderer_FindNearestChunk/LevelRenderer_FindNearestChunk.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy VS/TFS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderer_FindNearestChunk/LevelRenderer_FindNearestChunk.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderer_cull/LevelRenderer_cull.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy VS/TFS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderer_cull/LevelRenderer_cull.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderChunks/LevelRenderChunks.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy VS/TFS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderChunks/LevelRenderChunks.spu.vcxproj.filters	Removes legacy VS filters file for PS3 SPU task project.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderChunks/LevelRenderChunks.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/GameRenderer_updateLightTexture/GameRenderer_updateLightTexture.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy VS/TFS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/GameRenderer_updateLightTexture/GameRenderer_updateLightTexture.spu.vcxproj.filters	Removes legacy VS filters file for PS3 SPU task project.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/GameRenderer_updateLightTexture/GameRenderer_updateLightTexture.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/CompressedTileStorage_getData/CompressedTileStorage_getData.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy VS/TFS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/CompressedTileStorage_getData/CompressedTileStorage_getData.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/CompressedTileStorage_compress/CompressedTileStorage_compress.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy VS/TFS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/CompressedTileStorage_compress/CompressedTileStorage_compress.spu.vcxproj.filters	Removes legacy VS filters file for PS3 SPU task project.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/CompressedTileStorage_compress/CompressedTileStorage_compress.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/CompressedTile/CompressedTile.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy VS/TFS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/CompressedTile/CompressedTile.spu.vcxproj.filters	Removes legacy VS filters file for PS3 SPU task project.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/CompressedTile/CompressedTile.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/ChunkUpdate/ChunkUpdate.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy VS/TFS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/ChunkUpdate/ChunkUpdate.spu.vcxproj.filters	Removes legacy VS filters file for PS3 SPU task project.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/ChunkUpdate/ChunkUpdate.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/PS3Extras/HeapInspector/Samples/ReplaceNewDelete/PS3/ReplaceNewDeleteSample.vcxproj	Removes legacy HeapInspector sample project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/PS3Extras/HeapInspector/Samples/MultiThreadedHook/PS3/MultiThreadedHookSample.vcxproj	Removes legacy HeapInspector sample project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/PS3Extras/HeapInspector/Samples/Manual/PS3/ManualSample.vcxproj	Removes legacy HeapInspector sample project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/PS3Extras/HeapInspector/Samples/Hook/PS3/HookSample.vcxproj	Removes legacy HeapInspector sample project file.
Minecraft.Client/Durango/Layout/Image/Loose/Common/res/TitleUpdate/GameRules/BuildOnly/GameRules.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy VS/TFS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/Durango/Layout/Image/Loose/Common/res/TitleUpdate/GameRules/BuildOnly/GameRules.vcxproj.filters	Removes legacy VS filters file.
Minecraft.Client/Durango/Layout/Image/Loose/Common/res/TitleUpdate/GameRules/BuildOnly/GameRules.vcxproj	Removes legacy build-only project file.
Minecraft.Client/Durango/Layout/Image/Loose/Common/res/TitleUpdate/GameRules/BuildOnly/GameRules.sln	Removes legacy solution file.
Minecraft.Client/Common/res/TitleUpdate/GameRules/BuildOnly/GameRules.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy VS/TFS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/Common/res/TitleUpdate/GameRules/BuildOnly/GameRules.vcxproj.filters	Removes legacy VS filters file.
Minecraft.Client/Common/res/TitleUpdate/GameRules/BuildOnly/GameRules.vcxproj	Removes legacy build-only project file.
Minecraft.Client/Common/res/TitleUpdate/GameRules/BuildOnly/GameRules.sln	Removes legacy solution file.
Minecraft.Client/Common/CommonMedia.vcxproj.filters	Removes legacy VS filters file for CommonMedia.
Minecraft.Client/Common/CommonMedia.vcxproj	Removes legacy CommonMedia makefile project.
Minecraft.Client/Common/CommonMedia.sln	Removes legacy solution for CommonMedia.

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README.md

CMakeLists.txt

Minecraft.Client/CMakeLists.txt

Minecraft.World/stdafx.h

Copilot

Pull request overview

This PR continues the repo’s build-system migration toward a CMake + preset-based workflow, cleaning up legacy Visual Studio artifacts and updating CI/docs accordingly.

Changes:

Introduces per-module CMake builds (Minecraft.World / Minecraft.Client), shared source lists, and git-based BuildVer generation.
Adds cross-platform asset/redist copy targets used by local builds and CI.
Removes legacy VS/TFS source-control files and many PS3/Xbox360-era auxiliary VS projects/solutions; updates GitHub Actions workflows and README/CONTRIBUTING guidance.

Reviewed changes

Copilot reviewed 78 out of 90 changed files in this pull request and generated 7 comments.

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File	Description
README.md	Updates build/run instructions to Visual Studio “open folder” + CMake presets.
Minecraft.World/stdafx.h	Switches BuildVer include path to `Common\\BuildVer.h`.
Minecraft.World/Minecraft.World.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy TFS/VS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.World/Minecraft.World.vcxproj.user	Removes per-user Visual Studio settings file.
Minecraft.World/compile_flags.txt	Removes clangd compile flags file (likely superseded by CMake).
Minecraft.World/CMakeLists.txt	Adds CMake target for Minecraft.World with includes/defines/PCH setup.
Minecraft.World/cmake/sources/Durango.cmake	Adds Durango-specific source grouping for Minecraft.World.
Minecraft.World/ARM64EC_Debug/Minecraft.World.vcxproj.FileListAbsolute.txt	Removes generated VS build output file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/Texture_blit/Texture_blit.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy TFS/VS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/Texture_blit/Texture_blit.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/SPU_Tasks.sln	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task solution file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/RLECompress/RLECompress.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy TFS/VS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/Renderer_TextureUpdate/Renderer_TextureUpdate.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy TFS/VS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/Renderer_TextureUpdate/Renderer_TextureUpdate.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/PerlinNoise/PerlinNoise.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy TFS/VS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/PerlinNoise/PerlinNoise.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderer_zSort/LevelRenderer_zSort.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy TFS/VS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderer_zSort/LevelRenderer_zSort.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderer_FindNearestChunk/LevelRenderer_FindNearestChunk.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy TFS/VS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderer_FindNearestChunk/LevelRenderer_FindNearestChunk.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderer_cull/LevelRenderer_cull.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy TFS/VS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderer_cull/LevelRenderer_cull.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderChunks/LevelRenderChunks.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy TFS/VS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderChunks/LevelRenderChunks.spu.vcxproj.filters	Removes legacy VS filters file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderChunks/LevelRenderChunks.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/GameRenderer_updateLightTexture/GameRenderer_updateLightTexture.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy TFS/VS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/GameRenderer_updateLightTexture/GameRenderer_updateLightTexture.spu.vcxproj.filters	Removes legacy VS filters file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/GameRenderer_updateLightTexture/GameRenderer_updateLightTexture.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/CompressedTileStorage_getData/CompressedTileStorage_getData.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy TFS/VS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/CompressedTileStorage_getData/CompressedTileStorage_getData.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/CompressedTileStorage_compress/CompressedTileStorage_compress.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy TFS/VS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/CompressedTileStorage_compress/CompressedTileStorage_compress.spu.vcxproj.filters	Removes legacy VS filters file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/CompressedTileStorage_compress/CompressedTileStorage_compress.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/CompressedTile/CompressedTile.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy TFS/VS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/CompressedTile/CompressedTile.spu.vcxproj.filters	Removes legacy VS filters file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/CompressedTile/CompressedTile.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/ChunkUpdate/ChunkUpdate.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy TFS/VS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/ChunkUpdate/ChunkUpdate.spu.vcxproj.filters	Removes legacy VS filters file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/ChunkUpdate/ChunkUpdate.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/PS3Extras/HeapInspector/Samples/ReplaceNewDelete/PS3/ReplaceNewDeleteSample.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 sample project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/PS3Extras/HeapInspector/Samples/MultiThreadedHook/PS3/MultiThreadedHookSample.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 sample project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/PS3Extras/HeapInspector/Samples/Manual/PS3/ManualSample.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 sample project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/PS3Extras/HeapInspector/Samples/Hook/PS3/HookSample.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 sample project file.
Minecraft.Client/Minecraft.Client.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy TFS/VS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/Durango/Layout/Image/Loose/Common/res/TitleUpdate/GameRules/BuildOnly/GameRules.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy TFS/VS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/Durango/Layout/Image/Loose/Common/res/TitleUpdate/GameRules/BuildOnly/GameRules.vcxproj.filters	Removes legacy VS filters file.
Minecraft.Client/Durango/Layout/Image/Loose/Common/res/TitleUpdate/GameRules/BuildOnly/GameRules.vcxproj	Removes legacy project file for build-only GameRules assets.
Minecraft.Client/Durango/Layout/Image/Loose/Common/res/TitleUpdate/GameRules/BuildOnly/GameRules.sln	Removes legacy solution for build-only GameRules assets.
Minecraft.Client/compile_flags.txt	Removes clangd compile flags file (likely superseded by CMake).
Minecraft.Client/Common/res/TitleUpdate/GameRules/BuildOnly/GameRules.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy TFS/VS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/Common/res/TitleUpdate/GameRules/BuildOnly/GameRules.vcxproj.filters	Removes legacy VS filters file.
Minecraft.Client/Common/res/TitleUpdate/GameRules/BuildOnly/GameRules.vcxproj	Removes legacy project file for build-only GameRules assets.
Minecraft.Client/Common/res/TitleUpdate/GameRules/BuildOnly/GameRules.sln	Removes legacy solution for build-only GameRules assets.
Minecraft.Client/Common/CommonMedia.vcxproj.filters	Removes legacy VS filters file for CommonMedia tooling project.
Minecraft.Client/Common/CommonMedia.vcxproj	Removes legacy tooling project for building media archives/localisation.
Minecraft.Client/Common/CommonMedia.sln	Removes legacy solution for CommonMedia tooling project.
Minecraft.Client/CMakeLists.txt	Adds CMake target for Minecraft.Client, links, PCH, asset/redist copy, CI-facing working directory.
Minecraft.Client/cmake/CopyAssets.cmake	Adds cross-platform asset-copy helper (robocopy/rsync).
Minecraft.Client/cmake/AssetCopyTargets.cmake	Adds asset copy target orchestration and exclusion patterns.
include/Common/BuildVer.h	Adds placeholder BuildVer header in source tree (generated header written to build dir).
CONTRIBUTING.md	Adds guidance for using Visual Studio’s CMake folder-open workflow.
CMakePresets.json	Adds configure/build presets for supported platforms + debug/release build presets.
CMakeLists.txt	Refactors root CMake to shared defines, per-target config helpers, subdirectories, and BuildVer generation target.
cmake/WorldSources.cmake	Removes large legacy source list file (replaced by new modular cmake/sources/*.cmake).
cmake/GenerateBuildVer.cmake	Adds script to generate `BuildVer.h` from git metadata.
cmake/CommonSources.cmake	Adds shared source grouping (filesystem + BuildVer) for both targets.
cmake/ClientSources.cmake	Removes large legacy source list file (replaced by new modular cmake/sources/*.cmake).
.gitignore	Updates ignored build output paths for new CMake build layout.
.github/workflows/pull-request.yml	Adds PR build workflow using CMake presets on Windows.
.github/workflows/nightly.yml	Updates nightly build to use CMake presets and uploads staged artifacts.
.github/workflows/debug-test.yml	Removes legacy MSBuild debug workflow.
.github/workflows/build.yml	Removes legacy MSBuild build workflow.

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CMakeLists.txt

cmake/CopyFolderScript.cmake

README.md

CMakePresets.json

README.md

Minecraft.Client/cmake/AssetCopyTargets.cmake

irice7 · 2026-03-14T16:18:05Z

Builds fine on my machine. But with Clang (clang-cl) if(MSVC) will be true as well, and the /LTCG flag will be passed for the Release configuration alongside /GL which it does not support

Doesn't really matter since Clang will ignore it. Just thought I'd mention it

Copilot

Pull request overview

This PR migrates the repository’s primary build workflow from legacy Visual Studio/MSBuild project files to a CMake-presets-based build, updates docs/CI accordingly, and removes a large amount of legacy VS/TFS scaffolding.

Changes:

Added modular CMake builds for Minecraft.World, Minecraft.Client, and (Windows-only) Minecraft.Server, including asset/redist copy helpers and git-based BuildVer.h generation.
Added/updated GitHub Actions workflows to build via CMake presets for PRs and nightly releases.
Removed legacy VS source-control metadata files and many unused legacy VS solution/project files (notably PS3 SPU task projects and build-only utility projects).

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File	Description
x64/Release/mss64.dll	Binary runtime dependency (Windows) included/updated.
x64/Release/iggy_w64.dll	Binary runtime dependency (Windows) included/updated.
x64/Debug/mss64.dll	Binary runtime dependency (Windows) included/updated.
x64/Debug/iggy_w64.dll	Binary runtime dependency (Windows) included/updated.
README.md	Updates build/run instructions to the CMake + VS “Open Folder” flow and CMake presets.
COMPILE.md	Rewrites compile instructions around CMake presets and VS CMake Targets View.
CMakePresets.json	Introduces standardized configure/build presets for Windows64 and console toolchains.
CMakeLists.txt	Refactors top-level build to use subdirectories, shared defines, and BuildVer generation.
cmake/CommonSources.cmake	Centralizes common sources (filesystem + BuildVer header) for reuse across targets.
cmake/Utils.cmake	Adds helper targets for GameHDD creation and redist copying.
cmake/CopyAssets.cmake	Adds reusable folder/file asset copy target generators for CMake targets.
cmake/CopyFolderScript.cmake	Implements cross-platform folder copy (robocopy/rsync) with exclusion support.
cmake/CopyFileScript.cmake	Implements cross-platform file copy (robocopy/rsync) for specific asset files.
cmake/GenerateBuildVer.cmake	Generates `BuildVer.h` at build time using git metadata.
cmake/CopyServerAssets.cmake	Removes old server-asset copy script (replaced by new CMake copy helpers).
include/Common/BuildVer.h	Adds a checked-in fallback BuildVer header (CMake generates a build output version).
Minecraft.Client/CMakeLists.txt	Adds CMake target for client, platform source selection, linking, and asset copy.
Minecraft.Server/CMakeLists.txt	Adds CMake target for dedicated server, linking, and minimal asset/redist copy.
Minecraft.World/CMakeLists.txt	Adds CMake target for world static library and includes/defines/PCH setup.
Minecraft.World/cmake/sources/Durango.cmake	Adds Durango-only world source grouping for CMake.
Minecraft.World/stdafx.h	Adjusts BuildVer include path to the new include layout.
Minecraft.Server/Windows64/postbuild_server.ps1	Removes legacy post-build PowerShell script (replaced by CMake copy targets).
Minecraft.World/compile_flags.txt	Removes legacy compile flags file.
Minecraft.Client/compile_flags.txt	Removes legacy compile flags file.
cmake/ClientSources.cmake	Removes legacy monolithic client sources list file (replaced by per-platform CMake includes).
Minecraft.World/Minecraft.World.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy TFS/VS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.World/Minecraft.World.vcxproj.user	Removes per-user VS config file from repo.
Minecraft.World/ARM64EC_Debug/Minecraft.World.vcxproj.FileListAbsolute.txt	Removes generated build artifact file from repo.
Minecraft.Client/Minecraft.Client.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy TFS/VS source control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/SPU_Tasks.sln	Removes legacy PS3 SPU tasks solution file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/ChunkUpdate/ChunkUpdate.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/ChunkUpdate/ChunkUpdate.spu.vcxproj.filters	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task filters file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/ChunkUpdate/ChunkUpdate.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task source-control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/CompressedTile/CompressedTile.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/CompressedTile/CompressedTile.spu.vcxproj.filters	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task filters file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/CompressedTile/CompressedTile.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task source-control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/CompressedTileStorage_compress/CompressedTileStorage_compress.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/CompressedTileStorage_compress/CompressedTileStorage_compress.spu.vcxproj.filters	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task filters file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/CompressedTileStorage_compress/CompressedTileStorage_compress.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task source-control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/CompressedTileStorage_getData/CompressedTileStorage_getData.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/CompressedTileStorage_getData/CompressedTileStorage_getData.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task source-control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/GameRenderer_updateLightTexture/GameRenderer_updateLightTexture.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/GameRenderer_updateLightTexture/GameRenderer_updateLightTexture.spu.vcxproj.filters	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task filters file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/GameRenderer_updateLightTexture/GameRenderer_updateLightTexture.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task source-control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderChunks/LevelRenderChunks.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderChunks/LevelRenderChunks.spu.vcxproj.filters	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task filters file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderChunks/LevelRenderChunks.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task source-control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderer_cull/LevelRenderer_cull.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderer_cull/LevelRenderer_cull.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task source-control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderer_FindNearestChunk/LevelRenderer_FindNearestChunk.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderer_FindNearestChunk/LevelRenderer_FindNearestChunk.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task source-control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderer_zSort/LevelRenderer_zSort.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/LevelRenderer_zSort/LevelRenderer_zSort.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task source-control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/PerlinNoise/PerlinNoise.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/PerlinNoise/PerlinNoise.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task source-control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/Renderer_TextureUpdate/Renderer_TextureUpdate.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/Renderer_TextureUpdate/Renderer_TextureUpdate.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task source-control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/RLECompress/RLECompress.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task source-control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/Texture_blit/Texture_blit.spu.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/SPU_Tasks/Texture_blit/Texture_blit.spu.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy PS3 SPU task source-control metadata file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/PS3Extras/HeapInspector/Samples/Hook/PS3/HookSample.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 HeapInspector sample project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/PS3Extras/HeapInspector/Samples/Manual/PS3/ManualSample.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 HeapInspector sample project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/PS3Extras/HeapInspector/Samples/MultiThreadedHook/PS3/MultiThreadedHookSample.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 HeapInspector sample project file.
Minecraft.Client/PS3/PS3Extras/HeapInspector/Samples/ReplaceNewDelete/PS3/ReplaceNewDeleteSample.vcxproj	Removes legacy PS3 HeapInspector sample project file.
Minecraft.Client/Durango/Layout/Image/Loose/Common/res/TitleUpdate/GameRules/BuildOnly/GameRules.vcxproj	Removes legacy build-only GameRules VS project (Durango layout).
Minecraft.Client/Durango/Layout/Image/Loose/Common/res/TitleUpdate/GameRules/BuildOnly/GameRules.vcxproj.filters	Removes legacy build-only GameRules filters file (Durango layout).
Minecraft.Client/Durango/Layout/Image/Loose/Common/res/TitleUpdate/GameRules/BuildOnly/GameRules.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy GameRules source-control metadata file (Durango layout).
Minecraft.Client/Durango/Layout/Image/Loose/Common/res/TitleUpdate/GameRules/BuildOnly/GameRules.sln	Removes legacy build-only GameRules solution (Durango layout).
Minecraft.Client/Common/res/TitleUpdate/GameRules/BuildOnly/GameRules.vcxproj	Removes legacy build-only GameRules VS project (common res).
Minecraft.Client/Common/res/TitleUpdate/GameRules/BuildOnly/GameRules.vcxproj.filters	Removes legacy build-only GameRules filters file (common res).
Minecraft.Client/Common/res/TitleUpdate/GameRules/BuildOnly/GameRules.vcxproj.vspscc	Removes legacy GameRules source-control metadata file (common res).
Minecraft.Client/Common/res/TitleUpdate/GameRules/BuildOnly/GameRules.sln	Removes legacy build-only GameRules solution (common res).
Minecraft.Client/Common/CommonMedia.vcxproj	Removes legacy CommonMedia makefile project (asset packaging path).
Minecraft.Client/Common/CommonMedia.vcxproj.filters	Removes legacy CommonMedia filters file.
Minecraft.Client/Common/CommonMedia.sln	Removes legacy CommonMedia solution.
.gitignore	Simplifies ignore rules around CMake build outputs and server data.
.github/workflows/pull-request.yml	Adds PR build workflow using CMake presets on Windows runners.
.github/workflows/nightly.yml	Updates nightly client release to build/package via CMake presets and upload artifacts.
.github/workflows/nightly-server.yml	Adds separate nightly dedicated server release workflow via CMake presets.
.github/workflows/debug-test.yml	Removes old MSBuild-based debug CI workflow.
.github/workflows/build.yml	Removes old MSBuild-based build workflow.

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cmake/GenerateBuildVer.cmake

+)
+
+set(_tmp "${OUTPUT_FILE}.tmp")
+file(WRITE "${_tmp}" ${_content})


cmake/CopyFileScript.cmake

+  foreach(filepath IN LISTS COPY_SOURCE)
+    get_filename_component(dir "${filepath}" DIRECTORY)
+    get_filename_component(name "${filepath}" NAME)
+
+    if(NOT dir IN_LIST unique_dirs)
+      list(APPEND unique_dirs "${dir}")
+    endif()
+
+    list(APPEND "FILES_IN_${dir}" "${name}")
+  endforeach()
+
+  foreach(dir IN LISTS unique_dirs)
+    execute_process(
+      COMMAND robocopy.exe "${dir}" "${COPY_DEST}" ${FILES_IN_${dir}} /MT /R:0 /W:0 /NP 
+      RESULT_VARIABLE rc
+    )


COMPILE.md

+1. Open the repo folder in Visual Studio 2022+.
+2. Wait for cmake to configure the project and load all assets (this may take a few minutes on the first run).
+3. Right click a folder in the solution explorer and switch to the 'CMake Targets View'
+4. Select platform and configuration from the dropdown. EG: `Windows - Debug` or `Windows - Release`


README.md

+1. Install [Visual Studio 2022](https://aka.ms/vs/17/release/vs_community.exe) or [newer](https://visualstudio.microsoft.com/downloads/).
 2. Clone the repository.
-3. Open the project by double-clicking `MinecraftConsoles.sln`.
-4. Make sure `Minecraft.Client` is set as the Startup Project.
-5. Set the build configuration to **Debug** (Release is also ok but missing some debug features) and the target platform to **Windows64**, then build and run.
+3. Open the project folder from Visual Studio.
+4. Set the build configuration to **Windows - Debug** (Release is also ok but missing some debug features), then build and run.


Minecraft.Server/CMakeLists.txt

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