FAQ

Early Access is planned for later in 2026. XLGAMES has not announced the exact date or the price yet. See the release date page for the timeline.

Source: A Letter from Producer Ham: Network Test and Publishing Update; Introducing Don

Yes. A free demo runs during Steam Next Fest from October 19 to October 26, 2026. No registration is needed. Progress will not carry over to Early Access. Demo details

Source: Steam Next Fest Demo Announcement

XLGAMES, the studio behind the original ArcheAge. Ham Yongjin is the executive producer.

Source: Producer's Letter: Pioneering a New Era

Windows PC is confirmed on Steam. The official site ↗ also links to wishlist pages on the Epic Games Store, PlayStation Store and Xbox. XLGAMES has not said which platforms will be available at Early Access launch.

Yes. Trade runs carry PvP risk, and XLGAMES has said it is exploring a crime system and a colosseum arena. The Next Fest demo is the first public build with PvP.

Source: Developer Diary: Our Vision; Steam Next Fest Demo Announcement

Not at launch. Classes are gender locked and will stay that way for Early Access. XLGAMES says more freedom here is something it will keep considering.

Source: A Letter from Producer Ham: Network Test and Publishing Update

Auroria, a continent being resettled by pioneers. You play an explorer with a trading company, and the story involves ancient ruins and an airship crash. See about the game.

Source: Steam store page ↗

Steam lists English, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese. English and Korean have full audio.

Source: Steam store page ↗

Official site ↗, Discord ↗, X ↗, YouTube ↗ and the Steam page ↗. Official Steam announcements also appear in the news feed here.

Source: Steam Next Fest Demo Announcement

Yes. XLGAMES runs a Partner Creator Program for streamers and content creators. Apply through the official application form ↗.

Source: Partner Creator Program

No. ArcheAge Central is an independent fan project. ArcheAge Chronicles and all related assets belong to XLGAMES. Content here comes from official XLGAMES channels.