XLGAMES, a South Korean developer specializing in the operation and development of online games, has announced that early access for the MMORPG *ArcheAge Chronicles* will begin on November 3 (local time).
*ArcheAge Chronicles* Early Access Begins November 4 (Japan Time)
Originally announced in 2020 as *ArcheAge 2*, this sequel to the MMORPG—which is known not only for its combat but also for its lifestyle and PvP content—had its title changed to its current name in September 2024.
It has now been revealed that Early Access for the game will begin at 8:00 a.m. Japan Standard Time on November 4, and pre-orders are now being accepted. An overview of the game, including pre-order bonuses, is provided below. Note that this title adopts a “one-time purchase” business model—it is neither free-to-play nor a monthly subscription service.
*ArcheAge Chronicles* Early Access Overview
Genre: An action-packed, open-world MMORPG centered on adventure, combat, daily life, and community elements
Features PvP, housing, crafting, player-to-player trading, and guild systems
Early Access Start Date and Time: 8:00 a.m. on November 4 (Japan Standard Time)
Price: 3,600 yen (one-time purchase; no monthly subscription)
Pre-order Bonus: “Dawn Pioneer Outfit Chest” (*Limited to one outfit per class)
Playable Classes: 4 types—“Warrior,” “Ranger,” “Mage,” and “Berserker”
Initially, each class will have a fixed gender, but players will be able to select their gender in the first content update following launch.
Future releases are planned for Steam, PlayStation, and Xbox
In addition to the PC (Steam) version, which is currently in Early Access, PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are scheduled for release in the future. The game is also scheduled to be available on the Epic Games Store.
