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ArcheAge Chronicles FAQ

Short answers to the questions players ask most, each tied to what XLGAMES has published.

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What is ArcheAge Chronicles?

ArcheAge Chronicles is an online action RPG from XLGAMES set in Auroria 50 years after the original ArcheAge, a rediscovered land where you arrive as a pioneer with a trading company. It replaces the original ArcheAge's tab-target combat with real-time action combat — dodging, blocking, parrying and weapon combos — and keeps life skills such as gathering, farming, crafting, housing and trade. It's coming to PC (Steam and Epic), PS5 and Xbox. Early Access is planned for later in 2026 with no date yet, and a free Steam demo runs October 19–26, 2026 in the Diamond Shores region. Demo progress won't carry over. XLGAMES is self-publishing the game.
  • Developer and publisher: XLGAMES
  • Setting: Auroria
  • Action combat
  • Demo Oct 19–26

Frequently asked questions

When is the ArcheAge Chronicles release date?＋

No exact date. Early Access is planned for later in 2026. See release date.

When is the demo?＋

October 19, 10:00 AM PDT to October 26, 10:00 AM PDT, 2026, on Steam. See the demo guide.

Does demo progress carry over?＋

No, XLGAMES says demo data will not carry over to Early Access.

Is ArcheAge Chronicles free to play?＋

No. XLGAMES confirmed it is buy-to-play; press reports a $29.99 Early Access price. See release date.

What platforms is it on?＋

PC (Steam, Epic Games Store), PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S.

How many classes are there?＋

Four in the demo — Warrior, Ranger, Mage and Berserker — each with two weapons. See classes.

Are classes gender-locked?＋

Yes, and they stay locked at Early Access. XLGAMES' October 21 post lists removing gender locks among its plans after that.

Is there PvP?＋

Yes, in opt-in PvP channels. See the PvP guide.

What are the system requirements?＋

Minimum RTX 3060 Ti, 16 GB RAM, 100 GB storage. See system requirements.

Is ArcheAge Chronicles an MMO?＋

It is an online action RPG with MMO features: shared channels of about 100 players, parties, guilds, dungeons for up to four and open-world PvP channels.

Is there an interactive map?＋

Yes, ours: the Diamond Shores map, sourced pins only; updates resume when Early Access opens.

Keep reading

Demo guide →

Dates, content, countdown.

Beginner guide →

Your first hours.

Interactive map →

Diamond Shores.