ArcheAge Chronicles adds machine-translated languages, no Family Sharing

Key facts at a glance

• On November 3, 2026, shortly before Early Access, XLGAMES announced two changes for ArcheAge Chronicles.
• The game adds machine-translated text in Japanese and Brazilian Portuguese; neither language is officially supported.
• The language can be changed in game under Options > General > Language.
• Steam Family Sharing is not supported, so every player needs their own copy.

Japanese and Brazilian Portuguese via machine translation

In response to community feedback asking for more language options, XLGAMES decided to add machine-translated text in Japanese and Brazilian Portuguese. The developer stresses that these languages are not officially supported at this time. The goal is to help more players around the world understand and enjoy the game.

XLGAMES warns that, due to the nature of machine translation, some expressions, in-game terminology or context may be inaccurate or sound unnatural. To switch languages, open Options > General > Language in game.

No Steam Family Sharing

ArcheAge Chronicles does not support Steam Family Sharing. XLGAMES explains that in an MMORPG many players share the same world, and sharing accounts through Family Sharing could affect account management and the in-game economy. Excluding it is meant to keep the game stable and fair.

For households this means everyone who wants to play needs a purchase on their own Steam account. Since there are no server transfers during Early Access either, groups should agree on a server before launch; see our story on server transfers and cross-server play.

Early Access starts November 3

Early Access goes live worldwide on November 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST, 6:00 p.m. EST or 11:00 p.m. GMT; all local times are in our global launch times story. Dates and background are collected on the Release & Early Access page, and you can plan characters ahead in the Build Planner.

FAQ

Which languages does ArcheAge Chronicles add?

Machine-translated Japanese and Brazilian Portuguese. Neither is officially supported, and XLGAMES warns that some text may be inaccurate.

How do I change the language in ArcheAge Chronicles?

In game, go to Options > General > Language.

Does ArcheAge Chronicles support Steam Family Sharing?

No. XLGAMES does not support Family Sharing to protect account management and the in-game economy, so each player needs their own copy.

When does Early Access start?

November 3, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. PST, which is midnight CET on November 4 in Central Europe.

Sources: XLGAMES on Steam: Language Support and Steam Family Sharing (November 3, 2026). As of November 3, 2026.