Unlike modern patches that sanitize the experience, v1.7.3-0xdeadcode is remembered for its raw, unfiltered feel. Here is what you get if you roll back to this specific version today.
If you stumble upon this version in the wild (torrents, private forums, USB sticks at fighting game tournaments), here’s how to know it’s real:
The release Chained Together v1.7.3-0xdeadcode represents a specific iteration of the "cracked" version of the popular physics-based platformer. Version 1.7.3 was a critical update for the base game, introducing the "Wings" game mode and Linux support. Chained Together v1.7.3-0xdeadcode
This specific release by 0xdeadcode is notable not for changes to gameplay mechanics, but for the modifications made to the game's Portable Executable (PE) files to bypass Steam DRM verification. The tag "0xdeadcode" is a handle used by a niche cracker or group, often associated with Linux-native game ports or specific Steam-origin bypasses.
Unlike standard Steam auto-updates, the 0xdeadcode branch is not always the default download. Because it contains experimental memory optimizations, it is currently distributed via the Beta Participation tab. Unlike modern patches that sanitize the experience, v1
Step-by-step installation:
For manual installation (GOG or offline versions): The patch is available as a delta update from community repositories (verify hashes before applying). For manual installation (GOG or offline versions): The
In current versions of Chained Together, the chain maintains constant tension. In v1.7.3, the chain has slack. You can accumulate a few feet of chain between players, allowing for "pendulum swings." If Player A jumps left and Player B jumps right, the middle of the chain whips like a skipping rope. This allowed for speedrunning techniques (the "Double Whip Launch") that were patched out in v1.8.0 because they let players skip entire biomes.