.hack//Link -Chrono Gear- Special Edition

.hack//Link -Chrono Gear- Special Edition is a collection consisting of Chrono Gear and RE: ENTER while also an updated version of the base game which available exclusively on PlayStation 5. The special edition will includes a new graphical enhancement exclusively for PlayStation 5, several new changes and a brand-new expansion which is a direct-sequel to three titles of .hack which is .hack//Link -Chrono Gear-, .hack//Quantum, and .hack//Bullet focuses on Tokio and Saika during their High School Days and the story which would directly lead to .hack//Link 2.

Special Edition later would be released on Xbox Series X, Microsoft Windows (Steam), and Microsoft Windows (Epic Games Store) and will had their own specific enhancement, controller improvement, and more to allow players once again experiencing the story of .hack//Link -Chrono Gear-.

Development
.hack//Link -Chrono Gear- was in planned to be re-released following .hack//Link -RISING GEAR- which not just intentionally for just commemoration, but also wanting for players to re-experience the game story and as they already play all-three games of CHRONO RISING which now that players found the several context that could be a clues and even foreshadowing from that game and also due to the developers is focusing on developing .hack//Link 2 and so players need restart Tokio's adventure all over again with clean slate with several new features that been added exclusively for Special Edition version.

Director stated that the features will not be too big, but balanced, since the developers focusing all biggest content in RE: ENTER expansion, while they admit that they really focusing on developing .hack//Link 2 following the releases of .hack//Link -RISING GEAR- which is how they wanted for fans to re-experience this storyline in order to understand what comes after in RE: ENTER and .hack//Link 2. While the game will received a PS5 enhancement performance graphics, it also features a brand-new surprising elements that allows players to be more excited more along with the expansion, while they also preparing for one new main scenario which set after the Post-Credit Scene and considered to be a last gameplay before moving on to other things, but this is perfected version of set up toward last secret and superbosses which now has their own new storyline, but players might need to find out while playing it, because it presents a brand huge surprised.

.hack//Link -Chrono Gear-
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A remake and reworked version of the original .hack//Link which powered with a brand-new engine, focuses on Tokio Kuryuu 's adventure in The World R:X in Kite 's favor to use Akashic Records and find Chrono Core from the legendary main heroes before the mysterious group hacker, Schicksal obtains for their own plans. The Special Edition will features a graphical enhancements, controllers improvements, camera works, and more which improved the players immersive experience with the powerful friends at his side during his journey, also a brand-new surprise features which came in unexpected turns will also presented in the special edition version.

.hack//Link -Chrono Gear- RE: ENTER (Expansion)
See .hack//Link -Chrono Gear- RE: ENTER

The expansion features available exclusively on .hack//Link -Chrono Gear- Special Edition which set to release along side with this game, which is a completely new story which set between .hack//Bullet and .hack//Versus once again focuses on Tokio Kuryuu and Saika Amagi in three years following the events of IMMORTAL DUSK as now they in a Senior High Schooler days, while login to The World R:X for their final days together in online game suddenly received a mysterious request from the former Schicksal members and Jyotaro Amagi's AI, Geist as a start of the new mystery. The expansion will features a free-roams of Mac Anu Town, Breg Epona and Netslum Tartarga, with new exploration fields & dungeon, new enemies, new bosses, new challenges, side-quest, mini-games and much more which players could immerse a joy of the powerful experience in The World R:X.

General

 * Several adjustment, reworked and improvements toward Trophy and Achievement support exclusively for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Microsoft Windows (Steam), and Microsoft Windows (Epic Games Store).
 * Over 10-Subtitles language added to the game, which been released for all regions of international.
 * RE: ENTER can be accessed separately from the main game, players be able to start a new game and choosing the difficulties in order to play the game in it's version.
 * Players can freely jump to play the main game or RE: ENTER, but there will be caution notice that where players need to play the main game and unlocked all main scenarios through .hack//Integration alternate timeline main scenario which was in the post-game contents, in order to understand this plot storyline. Players can freely to take heed toward caution or ignore it, but be careful with spoilers in it.
 * New benefitted transfer data access for .hack//Link -Chrono Gear-, .hack//Link -RIVES-, .hack//Link -Chrono Link-, and .hack//Link -RISING GEAR- which allows you to earned more new bonuses, including new cutscenes, new emails, new items, new video bonuses, and few more can be obtainable in the main game.
 * Includes a new bonuses, .hack//LiVE -The New Twilight- video theater and orchestral has been added to the game.
 * Parody Mode has been added to the game.
 * UI Texture has been increased into higher-detailed and clearer than the original one.
 * Quick Save features has been added to the game.
 * Photo mode is accessible from the pause screen. It pauses all action and in battle and field scenes and hides UI elements and allows the player to toggle if the characters are shown and turn the camera. Photo mode in cutscenes simply pauses the scene, and the player can't change the angle.

PS5 Enhancement Features

 * Higher quality textures, lighting, volumetric fog and background details, as well as the option of two different display modes: "Graphics Mode", which prioritizes image quality and 4K resolution, and "Performance Mode", which prioritizes 60 frames-per-second display.
 * The game takes advantage of the PlayStation 5 system capabilities to minimize loading times and add DualSense controller support for haptic feedback.
 * Ray Tracing and HDR Support.
 * Far of View graphical support, along with some improvements toward lightings speed, anti-aliasing, and reflection due to the power of Ray-Tracing.
 * Basic Controller improvements for PS5 which makes it easier for players to play the game with compatible controls to use.
 * 3D Audio Support for PlayStation 5 has made an implementation to the game.

Xbox Series X Enhancement Features

 * Higher quality textures, lighting, volumetric fog and background details, supported in both of the images high-quality, 4K Resolution, and up to 120 frames-per-second display with High Dynamic Range support which has been optimized for Xbox Series X features.
 * The game takes advantage of the Xbox Series X system capabilities to minimize loading times and with additional of Smart Delivery support.
 * Ray Tracing and HDR Support.
 * Far of View graphical support, along with some improvements toward lightings speed, anti-aliasing, and reflection due to the power of Ray-Tracing.
 * Basic Controller improvements for Xbox Series X which makes it easier for players to play the game with compatible controls to use.
 * 3D Partial Sound for PlayStation 5 has made an implementation to the game.
 * Quick Resume features has been implemented to the game, exclusively for Xbox Series X system features.

Microsoft Windows (Steam & Epic Games Store) Enhancement Features

 * Higher quality textures, lighting, volumetric fog and background details, supported in both of the images high-quality, three-types of resolution (Full-HD, QHD, and 4K), up to 165 frames-per-seconds, and refresh rate up to 240Hz support.
 * Customization graphics system features has made an adjustment and improvements to match with the graphical improvements of the game.
 * Supported graphical options with Anti-Aliasing, Anisotropic, Post-Draw Anti-Aliasing, Environmental, Particle Effects, HBAO, and TXAA.
 * NVIDIA Gameworks support.
 * Dolby Atmos Sound Technology 2.0 and Nihimic Sound support.
 * DLSS Nvidia and NVIDIA Ray-Tracing 3.0 support.
 * HDR support had made an implementation to the game.
 * Additional works of User-Interface exclusively for Steam and Epic Games Store.
 * Basic Controller and Keyboard improvements for Xbox Series X which makes it easier for players to play the game with compatible controls to use.

Trivia

 * Special Edition features is often inspired by Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut which features a expansion version of the game, including a new graphical and controller enhancement which exclusively for PlayStation 5.