Kakao Games will launch the PC massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) "ArcheAge S: The Strait of Freedom," under development by XL Games, in global markets in the second quarter of 2027.

Kakao Games said on Sept. 7 it had unveiled the official brand identity (BI) and key visual for "ArcheAge S". Global service is expected to be provided mainly through the game distribution platform Steam.

"ArcheAge S" is overseen by producer Kim Kyung-tae (김경태), who served as the first planning team leader and producer for the original "ArcheAge". The game is inheriting the original's worldview and core identity while restructuring content and systems to match current trends in the game market.

The BI reflects images of the sea, sailing and a compass. The letter "S," representing the subtitle's "strait," was also used as a design element.

The key visual features 5 main characters connected to the game's worldview and a fleet cutting through the sea. It shows the game's direction, moving from land-based play to naval combat, along with its connection to the original title.

Kakao Games plans to release a developer preview video this month and introduce information about the game. The video will feature the development team explaining its development philosophy and planning intent, and will present core content and actual gameplay scenes.