It's patched in italian. Yes, the unpatched rom boots. I've tried using the patched rom on an emulator and it works and I've tried using both the ROM patched in Italian with and without the AP patch on twilight menu but it doesn't work.
btw i feel this a good time to remind you guys that sea of thieves was made by rare, who also made DKC1-3 and DK64, alongside banjo kazooie and conker's bad fur day