ArcheAge Chronicles Early Access on November 3

Key facts at a glance

ArcheAge Chronicles launches in Steam Early Access on November 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST.
Pre-orders opened on Steam on October 27, 2026, priced at $29.99.
Pre-ordering grants the exclusive Dawn Pioneer Set costume for one class of your choice.
XLGAMES released an official Release Date Trailer alongside the announcement.

Early Access begins November 3

XLGAMES has set the Early Access launch of ArcheAge Chronicles for November 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST on Steam. The studio confirmed the date on October 27, 2026, in a Steam announcement and on X, a little over a week after the Steam Next Fest demo wrapped up. The new trailer offers a look at what awaits in Auroria:

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For everything already known about Early Access – buy-to-play with no subscription, three regions and the planned content – see our earlier report on price, regions and plans. All key dates are collected on the Release & Demo page.

Pre-orders and price

ArcheAge Chronicles is available to pre-order on Steam now for $29.99. The announcement does not mention any other platforms, so Early Access is a Steam release for now.

Wide ArcheAge Chronicles landscape with rolling hills, forests and buildings under a bright sky — Auroria opens to Early Access players on Steam from November 3.

Pre-order bonus: Dawn Pioneer Set

Every pre-order includes one Dawn Pioneer Set, an exclusive costume available only as a pre-order bonus. It consists of the Dawn Pioneer Outfit plus Dawn Pioneer Gloves & Boots. Each pre-order covers a single class of your choice among the four classes – Mage, Ranger, Warrior and Berserker – and the costume can be claimed in-game once Early Access goes live on November 3.

Official ArcheAge Chronicles artwork showing the Dawn Pioneer Set on the Mage, Ranger, Warrior and Berserker — Each class gets its own take on the Dawn Pioneer look; pre-orders unlock it for one class.

FAQ

When does ArcheAge Chronicles release?

ArcheAge Chronicles launches in Early Access on Steam on November 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST.

How much does ArcheAge Chronicles cost?

The Steam price is $29.99. The game is buy-to-play and does not require a subscription.

What is the ArcheAge Chronicles pre-order bonus?

Pre-orders include the exclusive Dawn Pioneer Set – outfit, gloves and boots – for one class of your choice. It can be claimed in-game once Early Access starts.