Release Date

Early Access

Planned for later in 2026

XLGAMES has not announced the Early Access date or the price yet. It has said both will be shared once they are ready. Steam lists the release date as To be announced.

Sources: A Letter from Producer Ham: Network Test and Publishing Update (15 September 2026); Introducing Don (18 September 2026)

Source: Steam store page ↗

Free Demo

A free demo runs during Steam Next Fest from October 19 to October 26, 2026. Demo details

Platforms

Windows PC is confirmed on Steam, with published system requirements. The official site also links to wishlist pages on these stores:

XLGAMES has not announced which platforms will be available at Early Access launch.

Source: archeagechronicles.xlgames.com ↗

Timeline

25 September 2024ArcheAge Chronicles is officially announced. Source
31 July 2025XLGAMES says small focus groups have played early builds under NDA. Source
28 May 2026The official Discord server opens. Source
3 September 2026A network test is announced for Steam users in the United States and Canada. Source
12 September 2026The network test runs from 19:00 to 01:00 EDT, about six hours. Source
15 September 2026XLGAMES confirms it will self publish the game. Early Access is planned for later this year. Source
1 October 2026A free Steam Next Fest demo is announced. Source
19 October 2026The Steam Next Fest demo opens. It runs until October 26. Source