The new MMORPG Architect: Land of Exiles is set to launch in Korea in 2025 and will also come to the West later. First testers have now had the chance to try the game and are excited.
What kind of MMORPG is this? Architect: Land of Exiles is a promising new MMORPG being developed with Unreal Engine 5, which aims to impress visually. The game comes from the Korean developers Aquatree in collaboration with the publisher HiveIM and was first revealed at the Korean gaming expo G-Star 2024.
Especially the boss battles promise to be a highlight with an action combat system and colorful effects. There are some parallels to Throne and Liberty, not only because of the use of Unreal Engine 5 and the same country of origin. The planned large-scale battles with hundreds of players are also a known feature of Throne and Liberty.
Architect: Land of Exiles focuses on a true open world where players can fly, swim, and climb using mounts. An engaging story with cutscenes and side quests is also planned. The game world should feel alive through world bosses and dynamic events, going beyond just interaction with players and monsters. All of this was now tested by the first testers, and they are showing positive feedback.
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Positive conclusion from the testers
How did the first test go? The new MMORPG is set to launch in Korea in 2025. The first testers had the opportunity to try the new MMORPG during a focus test. According to Inven.co.kr, the testers were already well familiar with the genre before being selected.
The test lasted two days, during which players had a total of 16 hours to play and provide their feedback to the developers. The focus group showed predominantly positive responses regarding the MMORPG.
How was the MMORPG received? Testers were very satisfied with the new game. According to Iven.co.kr, players praised several core aspects of the MMORPG, such as dungeons, puzzles, and boss fights. After the 16-hour test, the testers came to a positive conclusion.
The graphics provided were well received by the testers, especially the characters and environment design were rated 9 out of 10.
The puzzles as well as the airborne content and boss fights also pleased the players. The action combat system was described by testers as “a very immersive gaming experience.” One tester also said: “It is rare to find a game that combines the controls of a traditional MMORPG with the fun of manual control.”
The developers now want to improve the MMORPG using the gathered feedback from testers and are planning the release of their new trailer for August 10, 2025, according to Iven.co.kr.
Whether the developers will soon reveal a rough timeline for the release in the West or even a specific date remains to be seen. Here, the developers seem to be orienting themselves to many genre colleagues and want to establish themselves in Asia first. More about Architect: Land of Exiles can be found here: New MMORPG aims to impress in 2025 with stunning graphics, does not come without hooks
