Chrono Studio and Kakao Games have revealed a limited closed beta for their upcoming MMORPG, Chrono Odyssey. The first Chrono Odyssey beta will run from June 20-22, exclusively on Steam.

The official Chrono Odyssey closed beta schedule is as follows:

  • Begins: Friday, June 20 at midnight Pacific/3am Eastern
  • Ends: Sunday, June 22 at 11:59pm Pacific/2:59am Eastern

The beta will be limited to the North America, Europe, and Asia servers. Invitation emails will start to arrive on June 19, and throughout the closed beta. Game progress will not be saved afterwards.

Chrono Odyssey’s new trailer was revealed during Summer Game Fest 2025, and frankly looks nothing like a traditional MMORPG. The trailer showcased intricate, combo-driven real-time battles, and interesting time-manipulation mechanics. Not to mention a visually stunning world and bloody combat built on Unreal Engine 5.

In the official press release, the designers claim it will “redefine the MMORPG genre.” That is a mighty tall order, but maybe they’re onto something.

“Everything in Chrono Odyssey is about how time—and the loss of it—shapes the world and its fate,” said Sangtae Yoon, Executive Producer. “This new trailer is a narrative invitation to players. The first closed beta is your chance to experience that world for yourself. We can’t wait to see what players think.”

The closed beta will feature three playable classes: Berserker, Ranger, and Swordsman. Players can sign up for the Chrono Odyssey beta via the Request Access button on the Steam store page.

Although it’s a closed beta, participants are not signing a non-disclosure agreement. Players can freely stream, record, and share gameplay from the beta.

Chrono Odyssey is rated M for Mature.


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