Bandai Namco announced the development of .hack//Link, a video game in the .hack series.
.hack//Link was released in Japan for the PlayStation Portable, expanding the .hack franchise with a new storyline.
.hack//Link was released in Europe, making the game accessible to a wider audience outside Japan.
The protagonist joins the MMO 'The World R:X' equipped with the new avatar and the mysterious Twilight Bracelet.
The protagonist befriends a mysterious AI named Phyllo, who guides him through puzzles and battles in 'The World R:X'.
New combat abilities are discovered through the Twilight Bracelet, enhancing battle capabilities.
The protagonist faces off against antagonistic players known as the Twilight Knights who seek control over 'The World R:X'.
The Twilight Bracelet activates hidden character memories from past '.hack' series, revealing critical lore.
It is revealed that guest characters appearing in the game are linked to real figures from previous '.hack' games' worlds.
The protagonist and allies confront a rogue AI threatening the virtual world’s stability.
After defeating the rogue AI, peace is restored in the game and the Twilight Bracelet’s mystery partially resolved.
