A gameplay reveal trailer for the gorgeous fantasy MMOChrono Odysseyhas been released.Chrono Odysseyis a name that evenMMOfans may not recognize off the top of their heads. It’s been mentioned briefly over the past several years but has taken longer to be ready to show than developer NPIXEL likely expected. NPIXEL is now ready to take that next step, however, andChrono Odyssey’s impressive gameplay seems likely to leave its mark in MMO fans' memories.
Chrono Odysseywas first announced back in late 2020 as an Unreal Engine 4open-world fantasy MMO. The project is being made by NPIXEL, developer of a game calledGran Sagawhich has only recently received a global release outside of South Korea in 2023. That early announcement trailer surprised many with its stunning detail and dark atmosphere. ThinkBlack DesertmeetsFinal Fantasy 16. Unfortunately,Chrono Odysseydisappeared for a while, leaving interested MMO players curious what its status was.
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NPIXEL is back and ready to show whatChrono Odysseylooks like in 2023, nowupgraded to Unreal Engine 5.Chrono Odyssey’s Twitter account surged to life at the start of April, sharing a variety of concept art and promising a gameplay reveal trailer to start May. That trailer is now available, and it may very well have been worth the wait. The 4-minute-long trailer features a mix of in-engine cinematics, exploration, and intense combat.
Key details worth calling attention to includeChrono Odyssey’s open world, which NPIXEL also describes as “ever-changing” with new weather and environments introduced each season. Also showcased isChrono Odyssey’sfast-paced action combat. 18 different jobs have previously been announced, many of which are shown in the trailer. Agile archers, armored swordsmen, and robed magic users are likely just the start ofChrono Odyssey’s combat diversity.
Another major feature to recognize isChrono Odyssey’s multiplayer battles. While there’s plenty of solo combat shown, there are also battles featuring small parties and grand companies. The party features four different players battling a great beast and then a fire-breathing dragon. The larger battle features what must be dozens of players taking on a large winged void creature, offering a glimpse of themassively-multiplayer gameplay experienceChrono Odysseywill offer.
There’s obviously a lot left for NPIXEL to share about itsupcoming MMO, but this gameplay reveal trailer is an enticing first look. Details aboutChrono Odyssey’s open world, its complex job system, its epic story crossing time and space, and its release date and monetization plans, will have to wait for another time. Hopefully, NPIXEL won’t make MMO fans wait another few years for the nextChrono Odysseyupdate.
Chrono Odysseyis in development for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X/S.
