Goddess Order Release Date: September 24 Launch Could Save Kakao Games' 2025
Kakao Games has confirmed that Goddess Order, the highly anticipated mobile action RPG from Crusaders Quest developers, will launch globally on September 24, 2025. This pixel art game could be crucial for the struggling publisher's financial recovery.
What is Goddess Order?
Goddess Order is a side-scrolling action RPG developed by PixelTribe, the core team behind the popular mobile game Crusaders Quest. The game features:
- Tag-team combat: Switch between three characters instantly during battles
- Pixel art graphics: Hand-drawn retro visuals with modern polish
- Manual controls: Console-style gameplay optimized for mobile
- Global focus: Six language support including English, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese
Why This Launch Matters
Kakao Games desperately needs a hit. The company has experienced declining revenues, with mobile gaming income dropping 30% compared to 2023. Other major releases scheduled for 2025 have been delayed, leaving Goddess Order as the publisher's main hope for second-half revenue growth.
The stakes are high because Kakao Games has struggled with:
- Three consecutive quarters of losses
- Aging flagship titles losing momentum
- Increased development costs without matching revenue
Gameplay Features
The development team focused on "skill use and character switching at the right timing" while avoiding overly complex controls. Key systems include:
Link System: Designed to "capture the experience of fighting alongside other knights" with full synergy realization in combat
Character Growth: Based on direct control and equipment, with emphasis on knight setup combinations
Strategic Combat: Class attributes, elemental affinities, and alliance effects create tactical depth
Pre-Registration Rewards
Players who pre-register receive the SR knight "Tia," exclusive profile frame, and 10 Mana-Imbued Pages. App store registrations add 100,000 Gold and 2,500 Mana Ink.
Global Market Strategy
Unlike typical Kakao Games titles, Goddess Order was designed for international audiences from the start. The game soft-launched in Malaysia, Singapore, New Zealand, and Australia to gather player feedback.
The soundtrack features K-pop star Jo Yuri's "Across Time," premiering during the July showcase.
Can It Succeed?
Goddess Order faces the challenge of differentiating itself in a crowded mobile RPG market. However, its manual combat focus sets it apart from auto-play dominated competitors. The game's success could help Kakao Games achieve two critical goals: portfolio diversification and international market expansion.
Goddess Order launches September 24, 2025 on iOS and Android worldwide.
