ArcheAge Chronicles
RPGAdventure
Release DateDec 31, 2026· Your local time: TBA
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Release Date
PCDec 31, 2026
XboxDec 31, 2026
PlayStationDec 31, 2026
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Unlock Times
To be announced, No hour or timezone has been assumed.
Where to buy
Release Milestones
2022-11-18 — Announced as ArcheAge 2 at G-Star 2022 in Busan with a debut trailer, built on Unreal Engine 5 for PC and consoles.
2024-09-24 — Rebranded ArcheAge Chronicles and fully unveiled during Sony's PlayStation State of Play, confirmed for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC.
2026-08-11 — Kakao Games' Q2 2026 earnings call locked in a Steam Early Access launch for Q4 2026, ruling out a full PC or console release during 2026.
2026-09-03 — First public network test announced, restricted to Steam users in the United States and Canada.
2026-09-12 — Six-hour network test scheduled for randomly selected US and Canadian Steam users (19:00 to 01:00 EDT) to stress-test server stability.
Game Overview
Explore Auroria, a vast and vibrant world brimming with rich lore and thrilling action. ArcheAge Chronicles delivers an immersive experience that will capture players' hearts, whether they are newcomers to the setting or seasoned adventurers.
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Announcement Trailer
System Requirements
pc
Minimum:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5-12400/AMD Ryzen 5 5600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
- Storage: 100 GB available space
Recommended:
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i7-12700/AMd Ryzen 7 5700X
- Memory: 32 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Ti
- Storage: 100 GB available space
FAQ
When does ArcheAge Chronicles release?
It is targeting a Steam Early Access launch in Q4 2026. Kakao Games has confirmed there will be no full PC or console release during 2026, and no specific day inside the quarter has been announced.
What are the PC system requirements?
Minimum: Windows 10 64-bit, Intel Core i5-12400 or AMD Ryzen 5 5600, 16 GB RAM, GeForce RTX 3060 Ti and 100 GB of storage. Recommended: Windows 11 64-bit, Core i7-12700 or Ryzen 7 5700X, 32 GB RAM and a GeForce RTX 4060 Ti.
How much will ArcheAge Chronicles cost, and what editions are there?
Not announced yet. The game will begin as a paid Steam Early Access title, but no price, editions or pre-order have been revealed.
Which platforms is ArcheAge Chronicles coming to?
PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store, plus PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. The console versions are not expected in 2026, and the September network test was Steam-only.
How is ArcheAge Chronicles different from the original ArcheAge?
XLGAMES calls it a shared-world online action RPG rather than a traditional MMORPG. Tab-target combat is replaced by action combat with weapon-based combos, dodging and parrying, while housing, trade runs and naval content carry over, and most PvE content can be played solo or in parties of up to 20.
