Chained Together — V1.7.3-0xdeadcode

Whether you are a speedrunner chasing Desyncrone skips, a casual player tired of lag-induced arguments, or a modder exploring resurrected functions, this update has something for you. Download it, chain yourself to a friend, and remember: in the abyss, the only thing worse than falling alone is falling together.

Additionally, RAM usage dropped from an average of 2.1GB to 1.7GB in 4-player online sessions. Network packet size decreased by 12%, meaning smoother cross-region play (e.g., NA to EU lobbies). The reaction to Chained Together v1.7.3-0xdeadcode has been overwhelmingly positive, albeit cautious. Chained Together v1.7.3-0xdeadcode

"The ghost chain fix alone makes this worth it. My friends and I used to lose runs to lag that wasn't even our fault. Now when we fall, it's because we actually messed up." Whether you are a speedrunner chasing Desyncrone skips,

| Hardware Setup | v1.7.2 (Avg FPS) | v1.7.3-0xdeadcode (Avg FPS) | Stutter Frequency | | :--- | :---: | :---: | :--- | | Low-end (GTX 1050, i5-7300HQ) | 34 | | Reduced by 52% | | Mid-range (RTX 2060, Ryzen 5 3600) | 87 | 101 | Nearly eliminated | | High-end (RTX 4070, i7-13700K) | 144 (capped) | 144 (stable) | None | Network packet size decreased by 12%, meaning smoother

In this update, the developers introduced a . The chain now behaves less like a rubber rope and more like a static constraint. If one player jumps late, the system buffers the tension delay, preventing the dreaded "phantom yank" that pulled entire parties off narrow ledges. Community testing shows a 40% reduction in desync-related falls in online multiplayer. 2. Memory Optimization – The "Deadcode" Cleanup The "0xdeadcode" suffix refers directly to a memory-sweep routine. Using tools like IDA Pro, modders discovered that the game previously kept over 15 legacy functions from the alpha build (including an unused "item crafting" system that was scrapped in 2023). These fragments consumed VRAM unnecessarily, causing stuttering on lower-end GPUs during level transitions.

Have you encountered any hidden features in v1.7.3-0xdeadcode? Share your findings in the official Chained Together subreddit or the #deadcode-discussion channel on Discord.