The most important new MMORPG of the year presents such a long list of tasks that a release in 2025 becomes increasingly unrealistic

Once again, the developers of Chrono Odyssey have responded to feedback from the last closed beta and explained in detail what needs to be improved before the launch.

What are the developers of Chrono Studio planning? After the team behind Chrono Odyssey published the first part of their analysis of feedback from the recent beta test a few weeks ago, the second, much more comprehensive part has now followed on Steam.

In summary, the developers will address every area of the ambitious MMORPG to adjust the unfortunately still quite numerous construction sites of Chrono Odyssey. Below are the most important points from our perspective from the new to-do list:

Through various measures, the fights are intended to feel more direct, responsive, satisfying (hit feedback!) and better readable, with the different control options (controller vs. mouse and keyboard) receiving user interfaces tailored and optimized for them.
The skill system will be refined to highlight synergies better and enable more different playstyles. Each class is to receive a more developed identity that clearly distinguishes it from the others. A matrix system will be introduced, where you choose from multiple talent trees for your weapon. The overall progression of the character will be adjusted.
The AI of monsters will see noticeable improvements, their attack animations will be easier to read, and the difficulty of enemies will be rebalanced. You should encounter the first Chrono Gate, which overwhelmed many level 3 heroes in the beta, a bit later.
Content for solo players and groups will follow clearer rules and play more diversely and excitingly. The open world will receive additional content and more alternative/optional paths for exploration. PvP zones where duels are possible will be more clearly recognizable.
Navigation in complex regions will be facilitated by more points of interest. It will also be easier to recognize collectible resources and find the core content of the game in the open world. The visual identity of the regions will be developed further. The compass will be optimized.
Exploring points of interest (POIs) and the world in general should be more rewarding. The developers will introduce new, dynamic quest lines that you can stumble upon while exploring, as well as hidden caves, story encounters, and more. Additionally, the regions will receive more significant events and quests.
All dungeon content will be adjusted to make it feel more varied, challenging, and rewarding.
Crafting will be better introduced and documented. Collecting should feel more satisfying through adjusted animations and effects and potential bonus resources.
The developers plan several measures to significantly improve performance. The user interface will be optimized in all areas. Animations will be improved. Menus will be adjusted. Graphics and sound will be refined.
The narrative aspect of Chrono Odyssey will receive a complete overhaul to provide a story that pulls players into the world and its lore.

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With great ambitions come great expectations

That’s quite a lot, isn’t it? Considering that Chrono Odyssey is actually supposed to be released in 2025 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series: yes! This launch window seems hardly feasible when looking at the planned revisions for fundamental systems of the MMORPG.

Chief developer BongGun Bae admitted on July 8, 2025, that the current schedule depends on development progress and even the next closed beta test could be pushed to 2026.

From our perspective, taking the time to address the issues found in the closed beta is the right approach. After the first, well-staged trailers were able to generate a certain hype, the last playable version of Chrono Odyssey was only convincing in a few areas – which is also reflected in our survey from the Grindfest.