Architect Land of Exile MMORPG Release Date October 22 - DreamAge Publisher Preview
Korean publisher DreamAge confirmed October 22, 2025 as the official launch date for "Architect: Land of Exile," the highly anticipated MMORPG developed by Aquatree studio.
Launch Details and Pre-Registration
DreamAge announced the release date during a September 17 online showcase that attracted 300,000 concurrent viewers. Pre-registration began the same day across official website, Google Play, and Apple App Store, offering rewards worth 238,000 won ($180 USD) to players who register on all platforms.
The pre-registration rewards include gaming hardware giveaways, Samsung Galaxy tablets, and exclusive in-game items like the "Wings of Inheritance" flying mount.
Developer Background and Game Features
Aquatree was founded in June 2023 by Park Beom-jin, former Netmarble Neo co-CEO who led development of "Lineage 2: Revolution" and "Ni no Kuni: Cross Worlds". Lineage 2: Revolution set Korean mobile gaming records, generating $176 million in its first month and over $1 billion in its first year.
Built on Unreal Engine 5, Architect features:
- Seamless open world with unlimited exploration
- Five character classes including Warrior, Mage, Combat Priest, Assassin, and Hunter
- Advanced movement system supporting flying, swimming, and rock climbing
- Dynamic events called "Floods" and "Great Floods" with massive monster spawns
Key Content Systems
Tower of Giants: The game's central location featuring increasingly powerful enemies on higher floors, exclusive loot, and a unique buff system where players can steal powerful abilities by defeating buff holders.
Flood Events: Large-scale random encounters requiring player cooperation, offering high-tier rewards including rare costumes typically sold for real money.
Business Model and Player-Friendly Features
The monetization system includes probability-based draws with player-friendly mechanics: standard pity systems plus a "Ceiling Assist Probability UP" feature that increases desired item chances as players approach the pity threshold. Some gacha items will be tradeable between players.
Publisher Transformation
DreamAge rebranded from HYBE IM in July 2025, shifting focus from K-pop IP games to original content development. The company invested 30 billion won ($22.5 million) in Aquatree to secure publishing rights.
Market Competition
The October 22 launch positions Architect against other major Korean MMORPG releases including NCsoft's "Aion 2" and Lionheart Studio's "Project Q," all competing in the premium mobile MMORPG market during late 2025.
Post-launch content will include clan warfare, stone capture battles, and inter-server competitions, with DreamAge promising "action-backed operations rather than empty promises."
The game represents a crucial test for both DreamAge's publishing ambitions and Park Beom-jin's return to MMORPG development after his mobile gaming successes.
