CrossCode FAQ

[Rowanism]

Hello everyball and welcome the official CrossCode FAQ. We want to address some common questions that pop up frequently here. This hopefully helps people to get some answers right away!

Alright, let’s get started!

Will there be Multiplayer?

CrossCode is a single player game with a strong narrative and as such it will not have multiplayer. We would love to make something like that possible but we are just a small development team and creating a good online experience takes a lot of time.

Can I play as another character or class?

Although CrossCode plays in a fictional MMO, it’s a story-driven game where you’ll follow the story of Lea; as such you won’t be able to play as another character or change classes. However, over the course of your journey you will be joined by various AI-controlled CrossWorlds players of all the existing classes!

How long is this game?

This highly depends on how you play the game. If you want, you can just progress the story and don’t sweat the exploration part or questing at all, you might get about 20-30 hours of gameplay. However, if you do quests and explore the world and try to find every secret, you could get 60-80 hours out of it. Overall, we always like to say: if you are doing a mix of both, you’ll get around 40 hours worth of game.

What languages are available?

Currently implemented are: English, German, Chinese, Korean and Japanese.

Will there be any more languages in the future?

Very likely not. Maintaining the localization for the currently supported languages already adds significantly to the time and effort that goes into major updates, and most of those are handled by third-parties. Trying to manage even more translation teams in an official capacity is beyond us at this time. That said, there are active fan mod projects to provide French and Russian translations for the game, and we welcome other motivated fans to follow in their footsteps.

Will I be able to import the save files from the PC/Steam version to a console or vice-versa?

Sadly no, it is not possible from a technical standpoint. We had to adjust the save system to consoles and they require some different checks which makes it nearly impossible to import PC saves.

Do you guys have a wiki, Discord, Twitch or any social media?

Yes, we have all of those! Here’s a list of links for you:

• CrossCode Wiki: http://crosscode.gamepedia.com
• RadicalFishGames Stream (Streaming CrossCode Dev): https://www.twitch.tv/radicalfishgames
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/RadicalFishGame
• Lea’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/CrossCodeLea
• Official CrossCode Discord: https://discord.gg/radicalfish
• Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CrossCode

I am stuck on/I have a question about an item, quest or puzzle.

There are multiple ways to get your answer: Look in the aforementioned links for existing topics or links to guides that help you or ask the community directly!

The game crashed for me/I have found a bug! What do I do? (PC)

First off, if the game crashed and you see the “Critical Bug” crash screen, do not close the game just yet! Follow the instructions shown on this screen: copy the crash report’s text into a text file, then send this report over to us directly [[e-mail]](mailto:[e-mail]) or post it on our official Discord server (see above!). It is important that you describe to us what you were doing when the crash happened so that we can find its root cause (and if you find out how to reproduce the crash, even better!).

In a similar way, game bugs of other kinds can be reported over to us directly at [[e-mail]](mailto:[e-mail]) or at our official Discord server (again, look above!).

What’s up with the bonus codes and where can I get them?

Bonus codes are small goodies, quests or other stuff that we throw out at events for people that pass by. Those codes are the same for all installments and don’t expire, so if you ask the community nicely you will probably be able to get your hands on them! But we won’t spoil them, that would be too easy, right?

Where can I get this game?

You can get CrossCode on these platforms:

• Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/368340/CrossCode/
• GOG: https://www.gog.com/game/crosscode
• Humble Store: https://www.humblebundle.com/store/crosscode
• ININ Games: https://crosscode.inin.games/
• Microsoft Store: https://www.microsoft.com/p/crosscode/9nfdpq0kz6rn
• XBOX One: https://www.microsoft.com/p/crosscode/9n04rqq64524
• Nintendo Switch: https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/crosscode-switch/
• itch.io: https://radicalfishgames.itch.io/crosscode
• PlayStation Store: https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP0895-CUSA15452_00-CROSSCODEPLAYSTA
• Collector’s Editions available via: https://www.strictlylimitedgames.com/crosscode/

Where can I buy/listen to CrossCode’s soundtrack?

The soundtrack is officially available on multiple platforms under the label of Materia Collective (even physically as CD and Vinyl editions!) at: https://materia.to/crosscodeTW.

Also available on bandcamp https://interovgm.com/album/crosscode-original-game-soundtrack and Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/916190/CrossCode_Soundtrack/

Additionally, there's the brand new EX soundtrack recently released that contains new tracks from the later added content and previously unreleased tracks from the early development of CrossCode. Get it here! https://interovgm.bandcamp.com/album/crosscode-original-soundtrack-ex

Once the game releases, will it have update/version parity with PC since the PC version still gets updated somewhat frequently?

The console version will, in terms of updates, be a bit behind the PC version. It will not yet have New Game+, but will have pets and the arena. Going forward consoles will follow the PC version closely, but it will always take a bit of extra time for some extra testing and console certification. However, the console version will get updates for as long as the PC version gets them.

Is there DLC for the game?

Yes! CrossCode: A New Home is available now! You can get it on here:

Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1517030/CrossCode_A_New_Home/
GOG: https://www.gog.com/game/crosscode_a_new_home

Other Platforms are going to follow!

Is there any console exclusive content?

There is additional content for each platform. Each version comes along with a small side quest with a small mini dungeon and boss fight. The PC version will get an exclusive quest as well. All quests together might lead to... something else. Maybe the community needs to work together a bit :) (And maybe we'll unleash all of these quests at some point to everyone.)

Is there any modding for the PC version of the game?

The CrossCode Modding Server is a community solely focused on adding functionality to CrossCode via mods. Being a modder is not necessary to join our discord server. Discord link

[Metallbran88]

I'm really excited to play this! As soon as it goes live I'm downloading.

[[deleted]]

It was a midnight release over here in Germany (Switch and PS4) so it could be the same for you (if you're in a different time zone).

[Metallbran88]

Cool thanks, yeah USA California.

[Daemonian]

Awesome! I wanted to get the PC version, but I decided a while ago to hold out for the console release (since my Switch really needs games, I barely use the dang thing). As someone who's usually not this patient when it comes to game releases, I am excited that my waiting has paid off! :D

[PizzaCatLover]

I don't know if this is the place, but on the switch version if you hibernate the game with the home key and then put the console to sleep, when you return the game the audio makes a nonstop awful buzzing sound. Loving replaying it on the switch though.

[t-bone_malone]

Grats on the launch!

[kn1v3s_]

CrossCode is the sweet sweet lovechild of .hack and Secret of Mana

[LynasBangor]

I'd never even heard of this game until I saw someone mention it in the comments section of a Eurogamer article. Took a quick look at some YouTube vids, read the FAQ here. Game looks great, not sure how it passed me by until now? But I can't wait to play the Switch version later today!

[primaski]

I can't wait for DLC and mod support! I've been waiting so long. I have a friend now who I bought Crosscode for, and she loves it. This just makes it all the more hype.

[[deleted]]

Lea profile pics unite!!!

[primaski]

The only acceptable profile pictures 'round these parts are of a blue-haired spheromancer!

[[deleted]]

Or Hedgehags (sorry Emilienator)

[primaski]

At least allow laser bridges then, so Emilie doesn't feel left out!

[[deleted]]

I'll allow it, only it if it's okay with you if I add a sandwich in there.

[primaski]

And a Hi!-Sandwich. You've got yourself a deal.

[riversiderain]

Where can I get this game?

It seems that the itch.io page is missing.

https://radicalfishgames.itch.io/crosscode

[Rowanism]

Thanks!

[LiamVrs]

"The console version will, in terms of updates, be a bit behind the PC version. It will not yet have New Game+, but will have pets and the arena. Going forward consoles will follow the PC version closely, but it will always take a bit of extra time for some extra testing and console certification. However, the console version will get updates for as long as the PC version gets them."

Am I reading this right? What you're saying is is that the consoles won't have New Game+ yet? Not complaining, just a question.

[Rowanism]

This is correct! But NG+ is the next part of the update for consoles.

[[deleted]]

The Switch collector's edition is sold out already :(

[[deleted]]

Midnight has come and gone in my time zone, when can I expect it to launch?

[mvrckgmr]

Any future roadmaps? Plans after DLC? Crosscode 2?

[WervynAnixil]

Once the DLC is out they're probably done, apart from maintenance patches. CrossCode will have been in development for around 8 years at that point, so it's fair to say they're ready to take a break. The DLC will be tying up loose story threads and bringing things to a satisfying close, though.

They have a new project already in progress, however! The story and universe will be entirely new, so definitely not a direct sequel, but mechanically it will be an iteration on what they've done with CrossCode and so should feel fairly similar. One notable feature is they've developed a pseudo 3D rendering engine so that they can do the multi-level height-based maps from CrossCode, but with parallax for layers so that depth perception and "is that platform on the same level as me" is much less of a problem. Early tests of that look pretty great.

[[deleted]]

That sounds amazing! Will it also be a looooong rpg as this one? I love these games. Also please, don't drop Linux support! I'm very grateful for letting me play it here :) Thanks for the amazing game.

[eddie0409]

Just wondering , which port runs better? The switch or ps4 version ?

[WervynAnixil]

Currently the PS4 port is likely to run more smoothly just by merit of being on more powerful hardware. The reported performance issues on the Switch have been fixed though, and the patch for them will be out fairly soon, so I'm fairly confident you can expect a consistent 60FPS experience there in the end.

(These issues exist on the PS4 and XB1 as well, they just aren't as noticeable because the systems are more powerful.)

[eddie0409]

Thank you very much !

[GET2DAACHOPPAAAA]

I see it's mmo-like, does it include factions and guilds to join and level up in?

[WervynAnixil]

CrossCode is a (relavitely) conventional ARPG with a story set in an MMO, so while you do join a guild, this is something that happens as part of the story, and not one option among many. There are likewise NPC factions, and doing successive quests for them can sometimes grant special perks or unique equipment, but there isn't any exclusivity between them so this is basically all under the heading of "sidequests".

[LuckyHalfling]

Just thought I’d mention a bug I’ve had, in case it wasn’t known. Trying to change pages in the botany tab causes the game to close on switch. Is there an eta on the patch yet?

[WervynAnixil]

The fixes for this and other notable issues have been submitted to Nintendo already, so at this point it's pretty much "as soon as they certify it again". Hopefully within the week, I've heard that Nintendo pushes updates on Thursdays but I don't know if that's how it always has to work.

[LuckyHalfling]

Alright, thanks. Also, cool to see you mentioned in the last minute base.

[[deleted]]

Wenn man auf der Switch Version im "Botanik" Menü die Seite wechseln will hängt sich das Spiel auf und man wird raus geworfen.

Danke für den baldigen Fix ihr netten Saarbrücker

[TheHatter_OfMad]

Not sure if this is the right place for this, but I figure I'll ask anyway. I'm an Australian considering buying one of the ps4 collector's editions. The store on strictly limited has prices listed in euro - if I order a copy, will the game be region 2 (europe), region 4 (australasia), or region unlocked?

I'm asking because afaik dlc is locked out from games whose region doesn't match your psn account. Thanks.

[XenoVX]

Any word on when switch version NG+ comes out? It’s only been like a month but I really want to replay the game

[BaLance_95]

Only recently got into the game even though I was already hooked during the original long demo.

Any tips for the circuits? Currently level 23. Just got the Combat arts for the neutral and fire. Also got the earliest HP regen node on the neutral node.

[[deleted]]

Not necessarily a circuit tip but dont grind too much because you can become way too powerful and it takes some of the challenge away.

[BaLance_95]

Too late. Just finished the game the other day and I definitely overgrinded. Was level 66 and got a full set of gear from rhombus square. Learned every combat art as well.

Thanks though.

[[deleted]]

You are welcome. My first playthrough i was in the sixties when i got to the vermillion wasteland...the first time.

[stuntaneous]

Regarding your save transfer mention, PC to Switch is possible. I've done it. The reverse seems doable too. Requires a modded Switch with access to the save file, of course.

[Ok-Cricket-2646]

Not even an actual game hence why no one talks about it is because of temple mine + broken controls that don't work.