Updated Classic: Bully Scholarship Edition [ENG]

Updated Classic - is an assembly of fixes, improvements, PS2, Xbox, Wii, QoL and restored content for various Rockstar's games.

About

What is Updated Classic?

Updated Classic is a big modpack that restores a lot features from PS2, Xbox 360 and Wii versions, combines it with PC and gives a lot of improvements and fixes (that won't destroy original atmosphere), even exclusive ones so you won't find them anywhere else (if it hasn't been stolen). And we're working hard on it, spending hours, days and even months to fix some issues that can be already present in the games or can be caused by mods. And we're working a few years on this already.

Differences from the PC version

Changes from PS2 & Wii versions:

• Textures (some are from beta).
  
• Weapons and radar icons.
  
• Vehicles.
  
• Photos of students in the yearbook from Wii.

Fixes:

• Added unused cutscenes.
  
• Improved one loading screen.
  
• Changed spawn (added faction leaders, pedestrians).
  
• Added scaffolding to academy's roof.
  
• Improved draw distance in some places.
  
• Added Christmas music in shops (only for winter).
  
• Collision loading code has been improved, fixing occasional crashes on initial game load.
  
• Fixed game’s objects pool usage, fixing possible crashes.
  
• Fixed an occasional crash when starting Nutcrackin’ or Music Class.
  
• Fixed numerous instances of memory corruption on game exit.
  
• Fixed an use-after-free in sound streaming code, causing a rare crash when talking to people.
  
• Fixed handle leaks in audio code, preventing handles from accumulating during the game.
  
• Fixed several memory leaks in audio code, preventing out of memory crashes during extended play sessions.
  
• Frame Limiter has been made much more precise, so the game should lock at exactly 30 FPS now (as opposed to stock limiter being prone to dropping frames a lot). Can be changed in the INI file | Game/Scripts/SilentPatchBully.ini. This is done to avoid any problems and crashes.
  
• Fixed an issue where game would use more CPU than required when minimized.
  
  

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From words to actions:


Our own trailer:

Here are some screenshots made in the game:

Download Build

NOTE: Updated Classic DOESN'T require original game or Steam. You can install a build and play Updated Classic without Steam.

We are marks versions of this pack, so that it's easier to navigate with the freshness of the versions. Right now, Build №3 is available for Bully: Scholarship Edition.

You can download here (link for choice): (Size: 4,07 GB )

• https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1gypaX49LrhUxU9vjFEXIOZhbHUfQbnCi
  
• https://disk.yandex.ru/d/BQwnfS007QZ6bA
  
• https://mega.nz/folder/n8wijAxS#LNeRnqONG6QHSOPf1CbwCA

Install:

Note: Build works perfectly without Steam. But, if you want to play it through Steam, then follow the instructions below.

So, you downloaded the archive and do not know what to do next.
1. Remove the Steam Version::
First, you need to remove all files from the original Steam version of the game. To do this, click on the Bully: Scholarship Edition with the right mouse button in your Steam library and select Properties > Local Files > Browse Local Files.... After this action you will have opened the folder with the game files. Just delete them all.
2. Installing Normal Version of the game:
Now everything is simple. All you have to do is unpack UC Bully: Scholarship Edition [Build 2].zip archive, take all the files from it's root directory and move it to your steam-version folder (which must be empty). When you move (or copy) all these files, you'll be ready to play.
3. Install all necessary components for the game from the folder ReadMe/Prerequisites.
This is require for correct work of the game and mods. You may think, that it's not really necessary installing these libraries, but it can give a guarantee, that you won't see an error like "Can't find file.dll". We truly recommend to install it because it's useful not only for this build, but for any other games.

• 1. DirectX Pack - ReadMe/Prerequisites/Direct X/DXSETUP.exe
  
• 2. Runtime Pack - ReadMe/Prerequisites/Runtime Pack/RuntimePack_x86_x64.exe
  
• 3. Visual C++ Redistributable Hybrid - ReadMe/Prerequisites/Visual C++ Redistributable Hybrid/VCR_Hyb_x86_x64_24.04.2019.exe

NOTE: If you want to install the build without downloading the Steam version of the game, you can simply use the .acf file from the archive below, which is responsible for having the installed game on Steam.

1. Download App Manifest.zip archive from the link above.
2. Put file in Steam\steamapps folder, after installation, restart Steam.
Contents of the archive:
appmanifest_12200.acf - File for Bully: Scholarship Edition

Pre-launch

Recommendations before start the game:

Make sure, that you have installed all necessary components for the game.
If you're not sure about this, you certainly need to visit Readme/Prerequisites and install:

• 1. DirectX Pack - ReadMe/Prerequisites/Direct X/DXSETUP.exe
  
• 2. Runtime Pack - ReadMe/Prerequisites/Runtime Pack/RuntimePack_x86_x64.exe
  
• 3. Visual C++ Redistributable Hybrid
  For x32 systems - ReadMe/Prerequisites/Visual C++ Redistributable Hybrid/x32/VCRHyb86.exe
  For x64 systems - ReadMe/Prerequisites/Visual C++ Redistributable Hybrid/x64/VCRHyb64.exe

If you have any technical problems/questions, see the "Frequently Asked Questions" section.

Warning: If you have problems with the build, contact with us on our Discord server("🔨｜support" channel). (Link are in 'Links' section)

Updates

In this section you can see a list of changes in Updated Classic builds.

Installing updates:

With each update, we completely re-upload the build. So, to install the update, you need to download the new Updated Classic build and unpack it into a clean folder.
Never install the update over the previous build!

Chganges:

By January 23, 2022: Build 2

• Fixed pink models and icons (build 1 bug).
  
• Replaced photo of Gord and Lola in Jimmy's room.
  
• Added "Mr. Barton and student" loading screen.
  
• HUD in mini-games is taken from PS2.
  
• Laptop in comic book shop taken from Wii.
  
• The "Beam Cola" soda can now has one model.
  
• Replaced school logos on clothes in school shop.
  
• Changed fonts on classroom signs in school building.
  
• Fixed texture of bike repair in Shop class.
  
• Changed Hal's school logo.
  
• Troy only wears jeans now.
  
• Bob's hair colour has been changed, as well as his skin colour as in the cutscene.

By July 11, 2025: Build 3

• Gord replaced with Parker in the 'Eggs' cutscene.
  
• Melody replaced with Beatrice with her own voice lines in the 'Panty Raid' mission, as in the trailer.
  
• Added crouch animation for Jimmy in the 'Nice Outfit' mission from Xbox 360.
  
• Fixed infinite loading in the 'The Diary' mission.
  
• Fixed possible black screen in the 'Jock Boss Fight'.
  
• Changed numerals for Chapter VI from Arabic to Roman numerals for American, British, and Spanish localizations.
  
• Restored Halloween and Christmas decoration in the school hall.
  
• Fixed texture flickering in the Library and Girls' Dorm.
  
• Fixed school's scaffolding.
  
• Fixed flags in the school pool.
  
• Fixed vegetation at Harrington's house.
  
• Fixed character lighting.
  
• Fixed Jimmy's clothes.
  
• Fixed spaceship in the mini-game.
  
• Changed the color of the slingshot harness.
  
• Restored the red BMX from the PS2 version.
  
• Replaced Pinky's voice lines in the "Carnival Date" mission.
  
• Added color options for the sports bicycle.
  
• Added color options for the sports kart.
  
• Updated vehicles (ported from Xbox 360).
  
• Updated vehicle wheels (ported from Xbox 360).
  
• Added a more detailed background in the main menu (from the Wii version).
  
• Fixed Jimmy & Director loading screen.
  
• Added Geography class sign.
  
• Fixed fence lighting in New Coventry.
  
• Fixed lighting in Billy Crane's Traveling Carnival.
  
• Fixed monster's teeth in the Room of Laughter.
  
• Fixed the color of the controller in the Room of Laughter.
  
• Fixed Spud cannon's crosshair near the observatory.
  
• Fixed a chair in the library.
  
• Changed the map in the boys' dorm (from the Wii version).
  
• Fixed city pendant lamps.
  
• Fixed transparency of the school classroom windows.
  
• Fixed the mirror in the women's restroom.
  
• Fixed the school logo in the school shop.
  
• Fixed clothes in the school shop.
  
• Fixed Mrs. Philips' stuff box.
  
• Fixed the perfume model.
  
• Fixed Derby's model.
  
• Fixed Tad's winter model.
  
• Fixed Bob's model.
  
• Restored the icon on Miss Abby's clothes.
  
• Restored details on Pedro's Halloween costume.
  
• Restored the school's trophies.
  
• Fixed Prep's trophies.
  
• Fixed the model of the box of chocolates (from the PS2 version).
  
• Fixed flags on the streetlights.
  
• Fixed Jimmy's parents' car.
  
• Changed school banners.
  
• Fixed the medallion on the girls' dorm.
  
• Added neon to the Greasers' hideout.
  
• Changed pictures of Jimmy's girlfriends.
  
• Fixed the glass in the Boxing Club.
  
• Fixed the book suitcase.
  
• Fixed the tape recorder.
  
• Fixed the chandelier in the school hall.
  
• Fixed the glass on the school bus.
  
• Fixed Bullies' shirt in Jimmy's room (build 2 bug).
  
• Fixed transparency of trees on the island.
  
• Fixed switch lighting.
  
• Fixed radio lighting.
  
• Fixed egg model.
  
• Fixed ruler model.
  
• Fixed Jocks' cap.
  
• Fixed Lola's keys.
  
• Fixed rubber lighting.
  
• Changed graffiti in Jimmy's room.
  
• Fixed objects in the Happy Volts Asylum.
  
• Fixed lamp texture flickering in the Auto Repair Shop.
  
• Fixed transparency of the numbers on the train carriages.

Addons

In this section we're suggest some interesting addons for your favorite game. By the standard in the build they are not included, so everything to your choice.

1) PlayStation Buttons.
This add-on for PlayStations gamepad users. For those, original Xbox buttons was replaced with PS verions. Here's 2 variants of PS buttons:
1) Original - PS2 Bully icons.
2) HD - PS3 GTA San Andreas Remaster icons.
Install:
Original
Copy the content from a folder ReadMe > Addons > PS Buttons > PS2 Classic > put in game folder and put it in Bully Scholarship Edition with replace.

HD:
Copy the content from a folder ReadMe > Addons > PS Buttons > PS3 GTA SA > put in game folder and put it in Bully Scholarship Edition with replace.

Authors

Updated Classic dev:

• Gold
  
• Meliora

Guide:

• Gold
  
• CageyPhoenix
  
• Maxim Suspitsyn

Authors of all used modifications:

• Gold
  
• Alex RK800
  
• AuraShadow
  
• Altamurenza
  
• LostJak_
  
• Jessica_Natalia
  
• Michael Storm
  
• deadpoolxyz
  
• Izzotop
  
• Silent
  
• P3ti
  
• Simon Bestia

Addons:

• Nanoposan69
  
• Blackbird88

Frequently Asked Questions

In this section, you may be able to find answers to some questions related to the build (the list will be updated).

Q: How to change language?

A: In Bully Scholarship Edition/ReadMe/Change Language folder select a folder depend on your system: 32bit or 64bit, and select language you need:

LANG-EN.reg - English (American)
LANG-EN-GB.reg - English (British)
LANG-FR.reg - French
LANG-DE.reg - German
LANG-IT.reg - Italian
LANG-JP.reg - Japanese
LANG-ES.reg - Spanish

Q: Which Windows version are supported?

A: Windows 7, 8 & 10.

В: Can I install third-party modifications to the build?

О: Yes, but please note that this can cause various technical problems/issues and you will lose our support in these matters.

Q: Does original saves works?

A: Yes, but you may experience problems with content accessibility.

В: Can I play in 60 FPS?

О: Yes. But you will experience some bugs. Some lessons will be difficult and some missions cannot be completed.

В: Will there be Bully Multiplayer support?

О: No.

В: What version of the game is the Updated Classic based on?

О: 1.200

В: Which languages are supported by this build?

О: American, British, French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.

Links

Discord Server:[discord.gg]

Check out our other projects!

Updated Classic: GTA III:
TBA

Updated Classic: GTA Vice City:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=921944173
Updated Classic: GTA San Andreas:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=922313527
Updated Classic: Manhunt:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2365873329
Updated Classic: Max Payne:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2392431755
Updated Classic: Max Payne 2:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2391894937
Updated Classic: Midnight Club II:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2811818136

[Jade Qing]

Thank you so much for the dedicated improvements and all of these efforts you put into the updated classic mod, the game was originally a buggy mess on my win 11 PC, I tried 2.0 version before but it didn't work until I got 3.0 version without it I literally wouldn’t be able to have such a wonderful experience with me Your are a true hero

[ARF]

Hi guys, you can add to the section: Q: How to change language?

Russian:
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Wow6432Node\Rockstar Games\bully scholarship edition]
"language"=dword:00000419

It works on this build, I just checked.

[holyMagia]

Even with this crap it's still unplayable, un fucking believable.

[PgPn]

Why it's constantly always force close or crashes out for every 15 minutes

[Stormbreaker420]

This has been buggy as hell for me, constant crashes to the point of having to run to save every 10 minutes. I installed everything just as stated in the guide, ran the necessary components, added 0 mods to it. All I had to do was mess with the DPI scaling in the .exe properties to prevent scaling issues at 1440p, besides that, clean copy. Ran smooth through chapter 1, but like I said, constant crashes all the time in chapter 2.

[Stay Night]

I just finished playing the game for the first time with this mod pack, It had no problems at all and I had a smooth experience. I'd give the game an 8.5/10 but a 10/10 for personal enjoyment. Thanks for this!

[CageyPhoenix]

Thatguy, false alarms.

[Thatguy]

Hey i tried downloading the new build of UC and my anti-virus started yelling at me. i went to check it on virus total and 3 anti viruses yelled at the exe file.

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Win/malicious_confidence_70% (D)
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Symantec
ML.Attribute.HighConfidence

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[Wilku21]

I don't know man, when I played is I had no issues besides crashing, but that's expected when you're modding old Rockstar games.

[Frank Walker]

So imma just put it out there for everyone, Dont even bother with this, its broken as hell. These "fixes" aren't fixes. Just download silent patch and call it a day.