Chained Together — V1.7.3-0xdeadcode

To create a game session (or "piece") in Chained Together v1.7.3 (often associated with the 0xdeadcode online fix), follow these steps to host a lobby: Launch the Game

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. Chained Together v1.7.3-0xdeadcode

Connection Problems: Difficulty seeing friend lobbies, which often requires both players to have the exact same version and "fix" applied. To create a game session (or "piece") in Chained Together v1

The Community Verdict: Is It Worth It?

We asked the r/ChainedTogether subreddit what they think of the legendary version. The Community Verdict: Is It Worth It

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.

Community Reaction: Praise, Criticism, and the "Dead Code" Mystery

The reaction to Chained Together v1.7.3-0xdeadcode has been overwhelmingly positive, albeit cautious.