According to archival patch notes and developer comments from late 2024, was a hotfix for a hotfix . Version 1.7.2 introduced a revolutionary "Rope Physics 2.0" system that allowed chains to bend around corners realistically. However, it introduced a catastrophic memory leak. The "0xdeadcode" build was the emergency patch that aggressively purged orphaned chain anchors, preventing the game from crashing after 20 minutes of play.
Version 1.7.3 focuses almost entirely on stabilizing these localized physics anomalies. Key Fixes and Structural Changes Chained Together v1.7.3-0xdeadcode
Lessening the frequency of desync in online lobbies. According to archival patch notes and developer comments
Here’s what each part typically means: The "0xdeadcode" build was the emergency patch that
You cannot play with friends who have the official Steam version or a different cracked version (e.g., v1.8.x). Everyone in the lobby must be on Controller Support: If your controller isn't recognized, try adding the game's to Steam as a "Non-Steam Game" and enabling Steam Input.
If you are having technical issues with this specific release: Multiplayer Issues:
Remember: The chain is unbreakable. Your friendships, however, are not. Download at your own risk.