ArcheAge Chronicles
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Sail to Auroria, a rediscovered continent of action combat, trade runs and open-world PvP. Pick one of 4 classes, master two weapons, then fish, craft, build a home and haul cargo across Diamond Shores, Gylden Ruins and Astron Plains.
Your ArcheAge Chronicles Journey
01Beginner GuideCharacter creation, controls, your first quests in Diamond Shores and the mistakes new pioneers should avoid.
02Classes & BuildsWarrior, Ranger, Mage or Berserker? Compare all 4 classes, their 8 weapons and the best starter builds.
03Leveling GuideThe fastest route through the story, side quests and dungeons to power up your character in Early Access.
04Trading & Life SkillsFishing, crafting, housing and trade runs — the sandbox systems that make ArcheAge different from other action RPGs.What is ArcheAge Chronicles?
ArcheAge Chronicles is an open-world action MMORPG from XLGAMES, built on Unreal Engine 5 and formerly known as ArcheAge 2. You join a trading company on the rediscovered continent of Auroria and investigate a mysterious airship crash, fighting with fast, skill-based action combat.
Beyond combat, the game keeps the sandbox spirit of the original ArcheAge: hunting, gathering, farming, crafting, housing, trade routes, dungeons, raids and PvP. Early Access launches on Steam with 3 regions, 4 classes, 8 weapons and over 60 hours of story and side content.
Explore All GuidesArcheAge Chronicles FAQ
Answers checked against the official Steam store listing and the official website.
- When does ArcheAge Chronicles release?
- ArcheAge Chronicles launches in Steam Early Access on November 3, 2026 at 3:00 PM PT (November 4 in Korea and Japan). Pre-purchases are open on Steam now.
- How much does ArcheAge Chronicles cost?
- The Early Access package is $29.99 on Steam.
- Is ArcheAge Chronicles on PS5 and Xbox?
- Early Access is PC-only through Steam. PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions are announced, but no console release date has been given yet.
- What classes are in ArcheAge Chronicles?
- Early Access has 4 classes — Warrior, Ranger, Mage and Berserker — with two weapons each, for 8 weapons in total. A third weapon per class is planned.
- How long will Early Access last?
- XLGAMES expects Early Access to last about 9 to 12 months, with more regions, a third weapon per class and additional class gender options planned.
- Who makes ArcheAge Chronicles?
- ArcheAge Chronicles is developed and published by XLGAMES, the studio behind the original ArcheAge.
Sources: Steam · Official Website · Checked November 1, 2026
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From your first steps on Diamond Shores to dungeon runs, trade routes and PvP, our community wiki covers classes, builds, life skills and every Early Access update.