ArcheAge Chronicles
RPGAdventure
Release DateDec 31, 2026· Your local time: TBA
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ArcheAge Chronicles is targeting a Steam Early Access launch in Q4 2026, with console versions to follow later — no full PC or console release is planned during 2026. The recommended specs call for an i7-12700 / Ryzen 7 5700X processor and an RTX 4060 Ti graphics card, so you can confirm whether your PC can run ArcheAge Chronicles.
Every trailer for ArcheAge Chronicles and its release timeline are collected on this page in order. Announced as ArcheAge 2 in 2022 and rebranded in 2024, it is XLGAMES' shared-world online action RPG successor to ArcheAge, swapping tab-target combat for action combat.
Release Date
PCDec 31, 2026
XboxDec 31, 2026
PS5Dec 31, 2026
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Unlock Times
To be announced, No hour or timezone has been assumed.
Editions & Pre order
Coming soon.
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 PS5 State of Play, confirmed for PS5, 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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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 is ArcheAge Chronicles coming out?
It targets a Steam Early Access launch in Q4 2026 — Kakao Games has ruled out a full PC or console release during 2026.
How much will ArcheAge Chronicles cost?
Not announced — it begins as a paid Steam Early Access title, with no price, editions or pre-order revealed yet.
Will ArcheAge Chronicles be on PC?
Yes — Steam Early Access first, with the Epic Games Store to follow; PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions come later.
What is ArcheAge Chronicles?
XLGAMES' shared-world online action RPG follow-up to ArcheAge, with action combat built in Unreal Engine 5.
When was ArcheAge Chronicles announced?
November 18, 2022, as ArcheAge 2 at G-Star in Busan; it was rebranded ArcheAge Chronicles at the September 2024 State of Play.
