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Time of India
20-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chrono Odyssey closed beta begins with server bugs and gameplay issues
The Chrono Odyssey closed beta test is now underway, letting early access players step into the world of Setera. The test started on June 20 and runs until June 22. Players lucky enough to receive access can now explore the MMO game's world, Setera, and experience its action-focused combat, class-swapping system, and time-based powers. Players can choose from servers across three major regions: Asia, Europe, and North America. Each region has six servers, and testers can create multiple characters during this closed beta window. However, teaming up with friends requires you to be on the same server and region to play together. The test is meant to showcase gameplay mechanics, check server load, and gather feedback before launch. However, the early beta phase has gone downhill for the MMO title. Developers respond to early issues during the test Shortly after launch, the team shared an update confirming problems currently affecting the experience of several invited players. On social media, they posted: 'Please be informed of some issues present during the Closed Beta. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, and appreciate your patience. We are currently investigating the cause, and any update will be shared through the above notice.' Please be informed of some issues present during the Closed beta.🔗 apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused, and appreciate your are currently investigating the cause, and any update will be shared through the above notice. This means that while the game is playable, some bugs and performance issues might interrupt gameplay for now. The developers have promised that fixes are on the way and will be shared through their official channels. For now, testers are encouraged to report issues and follow updates closely while enjoying their first look at what the Chrono Studio team has in store. How to access the Chrono Odyssey closed beta? If you have signed up through Steam, check your email inbox for a beta invite. Access is being rolled out in phases to avoid queue overload and ensure a stable experience. So even if you haven't received one yet, you might still get it during the weekend. Once you receive the invite, you can preload Chrono Odyssey via Steam. The game's beta client is available for download now, and you can start playing immediately after installation. Chrono Odyssey's closed beta will run until Sunday, June 22, at 11:59 PM PDT. If you've received your invite, you can still preload and jump in. Just expect some hiccups while the team works in the background.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chrono Odyssey beta access, gameplay, and more
(Image via Kakao Games) The wait is nearly over for a highly anticipated MMORPG, Chrono Odyssey. As revealed during the Summer Game Fest, the title is all geared up for its first closed beta test. Slated to have a limited run in June 2025, it will offer the players the first look at the game's dynamic combat, innovative mechanics, and expansive world. Sign-ups are live now, offering players a chance to step within the fractured realm of Setera. Here is all that's been confirmed so far. Chrono Odyssey beta access dates and how to join it? Mark calendars as Chrono Odyssey closed beta will run exclusively on Steam from June 20, 2025, at 00:00 PDT, till June 22, 2025, at 23:59 PDT. The 72-hour tight window is an opportunity for the players to experience Chrono Odyssey firsthand. Interested players must request access directly from the official Chrono Odyssey Steam Store page by clicking on the Request Access option. Note: The beta access is available across North America, Asia and Europe. The worldwide players could join either server. The selection will not happen at once. For managing server stability and the queues, Chrono Studio and Kakao Games will give access in phases starting on June 19, 2025. Invitations confirming the player's participation would arrive via Steam email. The global demand for the game is immense, with the official sign-ups exceeding 1 million eager adventurers already. Also, note that your progress will not be carried over to launch. So, the testers are free to experiment without any long-term consequences. Exploring Chrono Odyssey core gameplay Chrono Odyssey - New INSANE Gameplay & Beta CONFIRMED - How to Play & ALL You NEED to Know Guide! Chrono Odyssey has set itself apart with the central time manipulation mechanics. As revealed, the players can chain some devastating combat combos with the use of abilities like freeze and time rewind, fundamentally altering the battle dynamics. During Beta access, 3 distinct classes would be available for the players to choose from: Swordsman (melee-focused), ranged Ranger, and aggressive Berserker. In the game, exploration is key. The Beta participants would traverse one expansive region, which was crafted using Unreal Engine 5. Expect some dynamic environments that feature temporal rifts, environmental hazards, and shifting biomes. Curated beta slice also includes some early story quests while supporting both cooperative party adventures and scalable solo play. Chrono Odyssey key features and plans for the future While the beta is now available only for PC players (Steam), the full game will launch on Xbox Series X|S, PS5, and Epic Games store. The supported languages in the Beta test include Korean and English voiceovers, with the UI options adding Japanese, Simplified Chinese (localization might be partial), and Traditional. Note : Post beta, players can expect more classes—Paladin, Assassin, and Sorcerer, along with expanded regions and deeper time-altering mechanics. Crucially, all the progress that will be made during the test will be wiped out later. The players are thereby free to share experiences widely. The beta is not under NDA, allowing the streaming of videos and screenshots. Feedback and bug reports can be submitted to the team through official Discord or Customer Support beginning June 20, 2025. Altogether, it shows that the test is a vital step toward the polished global release of the game. With an ambitious blend of sandbox exploration, action combat, and time-bending mechanics, Chrono Odyssey can redefine the genre of MMORPG. So, if you are eager to shape Setera's fate, sign up now, as the slots are limited.
Engadget
06-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Engadget
Watch Summer Game Fest's kickoff stream here at 5PM ET
To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. It's finally time. Summer Game Fest starts today June 6. The annual kickoff stream begins at 5PM ET, which isn't ideal for folks with regular jobs, but we'll be in Los Angeles to cover the event in person, so you can just hit up the site later for updates. The best way to watch along this is via the YouTube stream above. After all, the event is being hosted at the YouTube Theater. There will also be a Twitch stream for the YouTube-averse. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. The organizers, including host Geoff Keighley, are promising "spectacular new video game announcements, surprises and reveals." I like all three of those things. We don't know that much about what games will be discussed during the two-hour event, but we aren't going in totally blind. The stream will feature a new look at Wuchang: Fallen Feathers , which is a nifty-looking Soulslike action RPG. The open-world MMORPG Chrono Odyssey (no relation to Chrono Trigger ) is also making an appearance. To view this content, you'll need to update your privacy settings. Please click here and view the "Content and social-media partners" setting to do so. There's also the Kojima of it all. This event is taking place just a couple of weeks before we get our hands on the long-anticipated Death Stranding 2: On the Beach . The legendary game creator will be on-hand to discuss the title during a dedicated event on June 8, but maybe he'll pop up at the kickoff to give viewers a peek at whatever else he's been working on. However, the kickoff stream is just the beginning. The weekend is host to the Day of the Devs showcase, the Devolver Direct, Wholesome Direct and really so much more.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
How to watch Summer Game Fest's kickoff stream
It's almost that time of year again. Summer Game Fest starts on June 6. The annual kickoff stream begins at 5PM ET on that date. Yeah, we know. The time isn't ideal for folks with regular jobs, but we'll be in Los Angeles to cover the event in person, so you can just hit up the site for updates. The best way to watch this is likely via the YouTube stream. After all, the event is being hosted at the YouTube Theater. There will also be a Twitch stream for the YouTube-averse. The organizers, including host Geoff Keighley, are promising "spectacular new video game announcements, surprises and reveals." I like all three of those things. We don't know that much about what games will be discussed during the two-hour event, but we aren't going in totally blind. The stream will feature a new look at Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, which is a nifty-looking Soulslike action RPG. The open-world MMORPG Chrono Odyssey (no relation to ChronoTrigger) is also making an appearance. There's also the Kojima of it all. This event is taking place just a couple of weeks before we get our hands on the long-anticipated Death Stranding 2: On the Beach. The legendary game creator will be on-hand to discuss the title during a dedicated event on June 8, but maybe he'll pop up at the kickoff to give viewers a peek at whatever else he's been working on. However, the kickoff stream is just the beginning. The weekend is host to the Day of the Devs showcase, the Devolver Direct, Wholesome Direct and really so much more.
Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Chrono Odyssey Dev diary reveals bold new vision for MMORPGs ahead of June beta
The team behind Chrono Odyssey , a brand-new MMORPG from Chrono Studio and Kakao Games , has released its first deep-dive 20 minutes developer diary, and it's packed with exciting details. With a closed beta test launching in June on Steam, fans are getting their first real look at what makes this game stand out. If you want to help shape the future of Chrono Odyssey , you can sign up for the beta on Steam now. The full game is expected to launch later this year on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Play Video Play Skip Backward Skip Forward Mute Current Time 0:00 / Duration 0:00 Loaded : 0% 0:00 Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 1x Playback Rate Chapters Chapters Descriptions descriptions off , selected Captions captions settings , opens captions settings dialog captions off , selected Audio Track Picture-in-Picture Fullscreen This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Text Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Caption Area Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Opacity Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Drop shadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. About the game Chrono Odyssey is set in Setera , a world where time doesn't behave normally. Think past, present, and even other dimensions colliding. Executive Producer Yoon Sangtae says the game draws inspiration from cosmic horror films like Prometheus, the alien swarm of StarCraft's Zerg, and even classic RPGs like Chrono Trigger. Live Events At the heart of the game is a powerful tool called the Chronotector, which lets players manipulate time itself. You can uncover hidden paths, unlock secrets from the past, and even get glimpses of the future. This isn't just another fetch-quest MMO. Instead of following a strict main storyline, players shape their own adventure. Here's what makes Chrono Odyssey different: No fixed roles: You're not stuck being just a tank, healer, or damage dealer. Play how you want. Active combat: Dodge, parry, and switch between two weapons in real-time. Explore and craft your way to max level—even without fighting. Time-travel puzzles and dungeons add variety beyond combat. In the beta, players will test solo challenges like Chrono Gates (intense one-on-one battles) and Trials (puzzle-filled time adventures), plus co-op missions like Expedition Dungeons (3-player challenges) and Region Bosses (big, multi-party fights). The world is powered by Unreal Engine 5 , bringing lifelike environments with surreal touches. From strange creatures to shifting timelines, the visual experience is just as ambitious as the gameplay. Chrono Odyssey also includes content that falls under the Exploration/Adventure category. Labyrinths are twisted rifts filled with puzzles, offering a break from combat, revealing secrets, and rewarding players at the end with a 'special treasure'. Time Portals, as you can guess from the name, are doors into the past where players gather materials and learn more about Setera's history. Lastly, Bounty Hunting brings back the focus on combat, as players are asked to track down and take down specific targets. Sangtae says this beta won't be the final version of the game, but rather, a chance to improve it with help from the community. 'This is just the beginning,' he says. More regions, classes, and time-based content are coming. This isn't just an MMORPG—it's a journey through time itself.
