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In Development2027 · Q1 2027 (delayed from Q4 2026)

Chrono Odyssey

Chrono Studio · Kakao Games

UE5Time ManipulationSouls-like CombatKoreanUpcoming

Kakao's UE5 action MMO with time-manipulation combat — beautiful, promising, and rebuilding after tough beta feedback.

Worth playing in 2026?

No verdict — not out yet

Chrono Odyssey isn't released (Q1 2027 (delayed from Q4 2026)), and hype is not a verdict. When it launches, the score and monetization data will speak for themselves — track it on the release calendar until then.

Worth it if

  • Souls-like combat fans
  • UE5 graphics chasers
  • Time-mechanic curious

Skip it if

  • you need something to play tonight

Composed from this page's data — score, update cadence, monetization — not from a reviewer's mood. Same inputs as the tier list.

What it costs to start

One-time purchase
  • · Buy once; no subscription after that

Prices and bundles change — verify on the official site ↗.

Business model

Buy-to-Play

Combat

Action

World design

Themepark

Platforms

PC, PlayStation, Xbox

Housing

None

Update cadence

Active

Profile facts verified 2026-07-21 · monetization verified 2026-07-21

Review scores

Steam ratingn/an/a
User scoren/an/a
Critic scoren/a
Community sentimentMixededitorial read — not scored

Population activity

Sourced, dated observations — never an estimate. Different sources measure different things and are never combined.

No verified public player count is available. MMOlist does not estimate MMO populations — an absence of public numbers is not evidence that a game is inactive.

Related context (not a player count)

Twitch viewers — audience interest, not players0

Data as of 2026-07-26.

Live data refreshed 2026-07-26 · refreshes daily

Gameplay profile

PvE focusHigh
PvP focusModerate
GrindinessModerate
Solo friendlyHigh
Casual friendlyModerate
Alt friendlyLow
Crafting depthModerate
Guild importanceModerate
P2W perceptionLow
Open-world PvPController friendlyRealistic art

Editorial scales · verified 2026-07-21

Pros & cons

  • Striking UE5 visuals
  • Time-rewind combat mechanics
  • Console launch alongside PC
  • 2025 beta feedback was rough
  • Kakao monetization track record
  • Delayed twice (2025 → 2026 → Q1 2027)

Best for

  • Souls-like combat fans
  • UE5 graphics chasers
  • Time-mechanic curious

Notes & links

Beta tests ran 2025; pushed to Q1 2027 in Kakao's February 2026 earnings report while combat and netcode are reworked.

Sources

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Release tracker

Launch~ Q1 2027Announced windowDelayed

Global Launch

UE5 action MMO launch on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series. Pushed out of 2026 after closed-beta feedback showed the game needed more development time.

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Date history (1 change)
  • 📅 was Q4 2026 → now Q1 2027 · changed Pushed in Kakao Games' quarterly report after closed-beta feedback. source ↗

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Frequently asked questions

When does Chrono Odyssey release?

A Q1 2027 window has been announced for Chrono Odyssey's Global Launch, but no exact date is confirmed yet (planned platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox). MMOlist tracks this date with sources and any delays on the release calendar.

How do I get into the Chrono Odyssey release?

Getting in requires a purchase (game, package, or subscription). Timing: Q1 2027 (not yet confirmed).

Will Chrono Odyssey be free to play?

No — Chrono Odyssey is planned as a buy-to-play title.

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