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0016: Crossplay and Cross-Progression Default

V5 spans online co-op, PvP, companion app surfaces, and long-running campaign state.

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Status: Accepted

Date: 2026-05-25

Context#

V5 spans online co-op, PvP, companion app surfaces, and long-running campaign state. Players need account continuity without making single-player dependent on online service uptime.

Decision#

Crossplay and cross-progression are default V5 product requirements. Profile, cosmetics, Bureau XP, and Mind Palace state sync across linked platforms, while offline campaign paths remain playable and reconcile when services return.

Consequences#

  • Save and profile systems must define conflict resolution.
  • Single-player deterministic paths cannot depend on network output.
  • Sci-Fi spaceship PvP can expose platform opt-out where input parity matters.