.hack//LINK -Chrono Link- Episode 3 Countdown

.hack//LINK -Chrono Link- Countdown is the third and final episode of the game, the brand-new original story element with an ever expanded version of Climax LINK story, and direct continuation of the second episode Terror.

The story had to continue where it left off, as to how Chrono Link, Schicksal, and Twilight Knight are now facing major network crisis as indeed numbered '''4th. As following Jyotaro's in a coma, the CyberConnect Corporation, and it's CEO Genius '''making their move to processing the brainwashed on Aura to continue Immortal Dusk project. The final battle begins, the story will soon reach its climax and it's the conclusion.

Mix the story element from Climax LINK story with all-brand new content story bringing a bigger expansion toward the story progression and its element concept as it's faithfully expand something that they never ever make it since the PSP version released.

The second half of the third episode is something that every major secret and never ever shares it on an advertisement or promotional material, but it seems that to be a greater opening to the .hack//Third Season story.

About Episode 3 of Chrono Link
The third episode of Chrono Link will bring reach to it's the conclusion to the .hack//LINK -Chrono Link- as well bringing the opening to the third season of the dothack story, since the first and second episode will expand the lore of first to the second season of dothack series even more further, and this third episode will bring ties up everything on the line and led up to the next development of the third season.

The Third Episode of Chrono Link is basically based on the Climax story of the PSP version which covering Return of Kite event to '''Restoration Aura/Operation Gear plan event. '''

The story of Climax story will be reworked completely with brand-new original story and major story plot changes that will bring new story development and new innovation plot element which will be much different from the original version also bringing a new dynamic story event that will help to understand about the plot that will be delivered in the game.

With new characters direction and story will also turn in different direction with focusing on important things that will make story more entertaining, and also not to losing the core of the original PSP version, while bringing entirely new changes and reworked story development that will help fans to follow through story plot that has been tied-up from first to the second episode, as story from PSP version remains same, but it will be played out more different than what it previous version is shown and also expanding its story content.

With a brand-new second half of the story which set after the restoration of Aura event and it showed a remaining unanswered question that never been answered in previous episodes and RIVES and will now reaching its revelation and intensify story development which will be even more twist, suspense, and especially dark than what fans could ever imagine. but it needs a requirement, in order to get the second half of the story.

Sypnosis
See Story Element of .hack//LINK -Chrono Link-

Following the collapse of the Akashic Unrecord and Jyotaro Amagi became a lost one. Saika still mourns over the loss of his older brother, feels guilty over the truth that she had heard from Geist about his brother making her feel depressed.

Meanwhile, notice the disappearance of Ninjato, Sol, Alibaba with Cello working together to locate his where doubt, as The Chrono Link Guild moving fastly to reach where Ninjato is.

On the other hand, Ovan & Yata were already there with Ninjato who is now trying to locate his former student and Cyber Connect Corporation Japanese Branch CEO, Genius who is taught to be responsible behind the plan of The Immortal Dusk project along with Jyotaro Amagi and decide to prevent him continue the dangerous plan.

Chrono Link

 * Tokio Kuryuu
 * Saika Koshizumi
 * Alibaba
 * No.99
 * Kruger
 * Sol
 * Nishijima81
 * Seventy-Seven
 * Miki-Seven
 * Helos-Pierce
 * Ninjato/Hiroto Niizato

Schicksal

 * Fluegel
 * Metronome
 * Geist
 * Orgel
 * Cello
 * Klarinnette
 * Possainnue
 * Trommel

CyberConnect Corporation Characters

 * Genius
 * Kazumi
 * Shinji Sadamaru
 * Dr.Zero01 (Edward Storm)
 * Hyukimaru
 * Kite-01

NAB

 * Kusame
 * Takumi Hino
 * Reiko Asami
 * Shinra Takeshima (CEO)

Other Characters

 * Akira Yoshinori/Leon
 * Geist
 * Jyotaro Amagi
 * Jun Bansyoya
 * Yun-EL
 * David01
 * Crow

Bonus Save Clear Data from Episode 2 -Terror-
Chrono Link Episode 2 -Terror- Save Clear Data can now be converted into a third episode, as you transfering your save clear data will have a chance to earn a new bonus from the second episode, including bonus items, equipment, costume, and more.
 * Additional 32 story cutscene that fully tied-up to the second episode, including additional story dialogue, and special easter egg.
 * JYOTARO AMAGI's Secret Report III-VIII and a Message which contains about several unanswered questions that been answered, and including a secret message which was actually delivered to his little sister, Saika Amagi.
 * The Secret Report from VI-VIII will contain a piece of valuable information that connected to the future story development (.hack//Versus and Thanatos Report was also been referenced).
 * It will be a great tease for future development and what comes next, including introduction and hints that might gonna lead to something in the future story, also regarding Tokio's hidden power data.


 * Optional Emails from CCcorp, anonymous, and several emails from several character's perspectives, like a message from Fluegel, Cello, Klarinnette, Geist, Saika, AIKA, Kite, Haseo, Tsukasa, and more.
 * Bonus Items and Equipment, such as:
 * Restore Drink 10x, Emperor Soul 10x, Ressurection Soul 5x, Smoke Screen 3x, and Map Scroll 2x.
 * Additional 10 Weapon, Armor, and Costume pack.
 * Key Items: The Sin of Demonic Dragon Card.


 * .hack//4Koma -Reborn- five footage added to the gallery of Grand Whale.
 * Parody Mode an additional six footage.
 * Three additional sub-story missions that tied-up to .hack//LINK -Chrono Link- Episode 3.
 * Optional Bonus Footage regarding .hack//LINK -Chrono Link- Episode 3 Countdown behind the scene, including Insider developers comment regarding future plans after the development.

Downloadable Content
.hack//LINK -Chrono Link- Episode 3 -Countdown- *Season Pass DLC*
 * Story Expansion DLC.
 * Episode DLC
 * Content

.hack//LINK -Chrono Link- Episode 3 Countdown PREMIUM EDITION

 * Contents
 * ".hack//LINK -Chrono Link- Episode 3 Countdown"
 * ".hack//LINK -Chrono Link- Episode 3 Countdown *Season pass* DLC"
 * Premium Edition Bonus
 * Premium Disc Set (4-Disc)
 * Music CD "Original Soundtrack III + Character Song CD"
 * Anime OAD ".hack//LINK -The Bullet-"
 * Anime OAD ".hack//LINK -Akashic Line-"
 * Premium Booklet
 * Episode 3 -Countdown- Book Art Collection & Character Files (w/Interviews)
 * Newly Written Novel ".hack//LINK -Chrono Link- After Story".
 * Episode 3 -Countdown- Ultimania Book Interviews. (Contain spoilers and few answers regarding the question from the game).
 * Bonus
 * Poster .hack//LINK -Chrono Link- Episode 3 Key Visual Art.

See Also...

 * .hack//LINK -Chrono Link-
 * .hack//LINK -Chrono Link- Episode 1 Revision
 * .hack//LINK -Chrono Link- Episode 2 Terror