The Chained Together modding scene relies heavily on BepInEx and MelonLoader. Version 1.7.3-0xdeadcode introduces a new anti-tamper checksum that scans for modified chain physics. As a result:
Users on the official Discord report that running the mod "ChainLogger" alongside v1.7.3 causes a memory conflict (error code 0xDEADBEEF). The fix is to disable loggers that hook into the garbage collector.
The identifier 0xdeadcode is frequently seen in the context of Linux gaming warez (often associated with Goldberg emulators on Linux via Wine/Proton).
The existence of a build tagged with debug-centric nomenclature in a production environment suggests two scenarios: a deliberate "Beta" branch release for community testing, or an accidental deployment of a nightly build.
Technical Features:
Community and Multiplayer Aspects:
We asked the r/ChainedTogether subreddit what they think of the legendary version.
"v1.7.3 is like a beautiful car crash. It handles terribly, the warning lights are on, but god, you feel alive driving it. Modern patches are a Tesla. 0xdeadcode is a muscle car with no seatbelts." – u/ChainSawMasta
"As a dev, the name gives me anxiety. As a player, I won't play any other version. The rubber band sound effect alone is worth the downgrade." – u/CodeWeaver
The TL;DR: If you want a stable, fair, competitive climbing experience, play the modern version. If you want physics exploits, memory-leak chaos, and the ability to launch your friend into orbit by accident, you need Chained Together v1.7.3-0xdeadcode.
Press ~ and type dead_init to summon a monochrome debug overlay. From here, you can:
This menu is clearly a developer/internal tool, never meant for public release. Its presence suggests v1.7.3 is a leaked internal build—or a meticulously crafted reverse-engineered replica.
Search volume for "Chained Together v1.7.3-0xdeadcode download" spiked in early 2025 and again in mid-2026. Why are players chasing an older, buggier version?
In this build, the chain audio uses the wrong sound file. Instead of a metallic clink, the chain sounds like a heavy rubber band being plucked. When stretched to maximum length, it emits a comical boing. The developers fixed this in the next patch, but a vocal minority modded it back in. The "boing patch" is a hallmark of the 0xdeadcode era.
