The free game Infinite Alliance will receive a crossover featuring CrossCode, one of the most outstanding role-playing titles of the decade, alongside Chained Echoes. This free collaboration will offer nine playable characters and optional paid bosses. The proceeds from these extras will be donated to Doctors Without Borders. Players will be able to enjoy this narrative adventure on PC and consoles at the end of the year, at no cost.
Technical development and crossover mechanics 🎮
The Infinite Alliance team has integrated the combat styles of CrossCode and Chained Echoes without modifying their base systems. The nine characters retain their original abilities, with animations and effects adapted to the free game's engine. The optional paid bosses feature unique attack patterns and exclusive rewards, but do not affect the main narrative. This implementation allows players to access high-quality content without needing to purchase the original titles.
Ironies of fate: paying to donate and playing for free 😅
So, basically, you can play for free while others pay for optional bosses that you don't even need to complete the story. And the best part: that money goes to a good cause. It's almost as if the developers are saying: Here, enjoy CrossCode without paying, and if you're feeling generous, buy a boss to help Doctors Without Borders. A curious way to make DLCs stop being public enemy number one.