Classes, world, release and demo for ArcheAge Chronicles – everything XLGAMES has shown so far, clearly laid out.
Early Access planned for 2026 PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|S
Artwork: XLGAMES
ArcheAge Chronicles is an online action RPG by XLGAMES built on Unreal Engine 5. You are a seasoned explorer and member of a trading company in the “Age of Pioneers”, exploring Auroria, the “Land of Opportunity” – with dodge, parry and counter combat, your own house, trade and PvP in a shared world.
Information as of October 12, 2026.
Every class fights with its own weapons, and the weapon decides the skills. Pick a class for its role, weapons and all known skills.
Combat
Action combat with dodging, parrying and countering; the weapon decides the skills.
PvP
Separate PvP channels, switch at a Nui Statue, bonus EXP – but no rewards for kills yet.
Online world
A shared, persistent world in channels of about 100 players; dungeons are instanced.
Groups & raids
Everything playable solo; plus 20-player raids, world events and open-world raid bosses.
Housing Not in the demo
Your own house with furnishing, housemates and shared housing areas – not instanced.
Trade Not in the demo
Craft trade goods and haul them by wagon to other regions – fast routes are dangerous.
Life skills & crafting
Hunting, gathering, farming and crafting by recipe – tied to progression and the economy.
Exploration
Gliders, underwater exploration and no glowing arrows to the objective.
Progression
Levels plus new weapons and gear; level cap and gear system are still unknown.
Sailing & mounts Unconfirmed
Known from the original ArcheAge – not officially confirmed for Chronicles so far.
From October 19 to 26 you can play ArcheAge Chronicles for free on Steam: all four classes, Diamond Shores, a new dungeon and PvP for the first time. What is in, what is missing – and what comes next.
