Hold onto your save files, pixel art enthusiasts - CrossCode, one of the most beloved indie RPGs of the last decade, has just been confirmed as a playable entry in the upcoming crossover title Infinite Alliance, according to GamesRadar. If you somehow haven't played CrossCode yet, just know that the internet has been loudly and repeatedly losing its mind over it since 2018.

Infinite Alliance is shaping up to be the crossover event that JRPG fans didn't know they desperately needed. The game is pulling together CrossCode alongside Chained Echoes and more than 16 other indie titles that wear their love for classic JRPGs on their pixelated sleeves - think of it as the Avengers: Endgame of the indie RPG scene, except everyone actually gets a decent amount of screen time.

Why this actually slaps harder than a final boss theme

For the uninitiated, CrossCode is the kind of game that critics and players spent years whispering about in reverent tones - a top-down action RPG that somehow managed to blend tight puzzle-dungeon design with a genuinely compelling sci-fi narrative and combat that hits like a critical strike. Having it share roster space with Chained Echoes - another critical darling that had JRPG veterans openly weeping - is the kind of power move that makes you pre-emptively clear your schedule.

Infinite Alliance appears to be gunning for the hearts of every gamer who ever complained that modern AAA RPGs "just don't hit the same." With over 16 confirmed indie titles contributing to the crossover, the developers are essentially building a love letter to a love letter - a meta-tribute to the genre that started many gaming journeys.

The loot drop we didn't see coming

The specific gameplay details of how these worlds will intersect are still loading in, but the sheer density of fan-favourite titles involved suggests Infinite Alliance is swinging for something seriously ambitious. Whether it sticks the landing or wipes at the final hurdle remains to be seen - but the party composition alone is already making the community hit the hype button with reckless abandon.

Keep your XP bars ready and your expectations cautiously high - this one looks like it could be a proper side quest worth investing in.