ArcheAge Chronicles Launches for PC in Early Access on November 3 - News
by William D'Angelo , posted 8 hours ago / 667 Views
Developer XLGAMES announced the open-world action MMORPG, ArcheAge Chronicles, will launch for PC via Steam in Early Access on November 3 for $29.99.
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Read details on the game below:
A Strong Showing at Steam Next Fest: October 2026 Edition
ArcheAge Chronicles ran a playable demo during Steam Next Fest: October 2026 Edition, which ran from October 19 to 26. When the festival closed, the game ranked fifth on Steam’s official Most Played Demos list.
Players had plenty to say. They praised the Unreal Engine 5 visuals and a combat system built on the interplay of offense and defense, with parries and cancels at its core. The player-versus-player drew positive reactions too. Many players saw real potential in the game and said they are looking forward to further improvements once Early Access begins.
Pre-Order Bonus: The Dawn Pioneer Set
Pre-order ArcheAge Chronicles and get the Dawn Pioneer Set, an exclusive costume set available only as a pre-order bonus. Each pre-order unlocks one set for a single class of the player’s choice. Claim it in-game once Early Access launches on November 3.
Early Access Plans and Pricing
On October 20, XLGAMES released a developer video laying out what is planned for Early Access: the scope of content, how player feedback will shape future updates, and the game’s pricing. The Early Access package is $29.99 in North America. Regional pricing varies in other markets.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.
