For some, these versions are more than just "free games." In certain regions like India , some players have noted the game was occasionally unavailable on major platforms like Steam , leading them to seek out community-shared versions.
A "helpful story" often told in this community is about the xv2patcher . Many users of the v1.15.00 or similar CODEX versions used them as a stable base for modding . Players would add new characters, like Super Saiyan 4 or Ultra Instinct Goku , well before they were officially added or as custom "what-if" transformations. For some, these versions are more than just "free games
The specific version you mentioned——refers to a particular point in the game's long update history. In the PC gaming community, "cracks" by groups like CODEX became famous for allowing players to bypass digital rights management (DRM) to access the game and its various DLCs offline. Players would add new characters, like Super Saiyan