If you are using the CODEX version, the standard installation steps generally include:
While playable solo by switching between characters, the game is widely considered to "shine" when played with a partner.
| Category | Required Amount | Notes | |----------|----------------|-------| | Threads | 120 (including hidden) | Collect all to unlock (hardcore only). | | Yarn Bubbles | 45 | Some are only reachable in Hardcore mode due to limited checkpoints. | | Photos | 30 (one per major secret) | Each photo must be taken from the first time you discover the secret (re‑visits don’t count). | | Secrets | 20 hidden rooms | Use the “Thread‑Echo” cheat (press L3 + R3 on the title screen) to highlight secret outlines—only for practice runs, not for official speedrun records. |
: This release allowed users to play the game without the Origin (now EA App) client. However, users often reported technical hurdles, such as difficulties running the crack on non-Windows platforms like the Steam Deck : CODEX officially announced its retirement
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