Key facts at a glance
- On November 2, 2026, XLGAMES published the global launch times for the ArcheAge Chronicles Early Access.
- The game goes live worldwide at the same moment: November 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST, 6:00 p.m. EST or 11:00 p.m. GMT.
- In Asia and Australia the launch falls on the morning of November 4, for example 8:00 a.m. JST in Tokyo.
- Early Access launches on Steam, and characters stay on the server they are created on.
Launch times by region
ArcheAge Chronicles Early Access opens simultaneously around the world, at 11:00 p.m. GMT on November 3, 2026. Depending on the time zone, that is either the evening of November 3 or already November 4. The official schedule lists these cities:
| City | Date | Launch time |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | November 3 | 3:00 p.m. PST |
| New York | November 3 | 6:00 p.m. EST |
| Montreal | November 3 | 6:00 p.m. EST |
| Mexico City | November 3 | 5:00 p.m. CST |
| São Paulo | November 3 | 8:00 p.m. BRT |
| London | November 3 | 11:00 p.m. GMT |
| Berlin | November 4 | 12:00 a.m. CET |
| Paris | November 4 | 12:00 a.m. CET |
| Dubai | November 4 | 3:00 a.m. GST |
| Beijing | November 4 | 7:00 a.m. CST |
| Tokyo | November 4 | 8:00 a.m. JST |
| Seoul | November 4 | 8:00 a.m. KST |
| Sydney | November 4 | 10:00 a.m. AEDT |
Players in the Americas get a late-afternoon or evening start, while most of Europe begins at midnight.
Before launch: pick your server and group
The most important decision at launch is your server: there are no server transfers during Early Access and players on different servers cannot group up. Groups and guilds should agree on a server in advance; details are in our story on server transfers and cross-server play.
To check whether your PC is ready, see the system requirements. XLGAMES did not mention a pre-load in this announcement.
What we know about Early Access
ArcheAge Chronicles launches in Early Access on Steam as a buy-to-play game with no subscription. XLGAMES has announced further content after launch, including the female Warrior in December. Dates and background are collected on the Release & Demo page.
FAQ
What time does ArcheAge Chronicles Early Access launch?
November 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST, 6:00 p.m. EST or 11:00 p.m. GMT. In Europe it is midnight CET on November 4.
Does ArcheAge Chronicles launch at the same time in every region?
Yes. The launch is simultaneous worldwide, so local times range from the afternoon of November 3 in Los Angeles to the morning of November 4 in Tokyo, Seoul and Sydney.
When does Early Access start in Australia?
In Sydney the game goes live on November 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. AEDT.
Can I change servers after launch?
No. There are no server transfers during Early Access, so the server chosen at character creation is permanent.
Sources: @ArcheAgeChron on X: global launch times (November 2, 2026). As of November 2, 2026.
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