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12 documented·9 confirmed·3 reported
Cross-cutting guides to ArcheAge Chronicles: what changed since the first ArcheAge, which class to pick from what has been shown, how to get into the tests, what the game costs, and every boss and legendary weapon named so far.
ConfirmedArcheAge Chronicles characters and peoples: who belongs to which story
Livek, Kyrios, Tahyang, Akasch and the other named figures: distinguish current roles, class legends, the prequel and the peoples mentioned by XLGAMES.
Updated 2026-09-05
ReportedArcheAge Chronicles life skills and professions: what is announced
Hunting, gathering, farming, crafting, trading and housing are named; sailing is described in an interview. What that means before choosing a profession.
Updated 2026-09-05
ReportedBusiness model
Not free to play: the Steam listing says so. A developer Q&A described a buy-to-play game with optional cosmetics. Nothing has been confirmed on price.
Updated 2026-09-03
ConfirmedEvery named boss
Wraith Commander, Celtak, Duskshade, Helkam, Zudaka and Gakitos: what the official material shows, and why a lore post does not establish a raid.
Updated 2026-09-05
ConfirmedEvery named faction
Ten factions have been named by XLGAMES between October 2024 and July 2025 — four of them only once. Here is each one, with what the studio published about it and the date.
Updated 2026-09-05
ConfirmedEvery named location
From Seaglass Harbor to the Garden of the Gods: where each name comes from, and which names describe the current adventure or its historical lore.
Updated 2026-09-05
ConfirmedHow to join the tests
The September network test is limited to Steam players in the US and Canada. Dates, random selection, pre-download and how to request access.
Updated 2026-09-05
ConfirmedIs ArcheAge Chronicles an MMORPG
XLGAMES calls it a discovery-driven online action RPG and compares it to Breath of the Wild. What that means for players expecting an MMO.
Updated 2026-09-03
ConfirmedLegendary weapons
Longsword, Greatsword, Longbow, Hatchet and the named weapons of Auroria: distinguish class paths, test labels and stories before choosing a build.
Updated 2026-09-05
ConfirmedSystem requirements and platforms
Steam lists 100 GB available space, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti minimum, and Windows support. How its requirements compare with the other store listings.
Updated 2026-09-05
ConfirmedWhat changed since ArcheAge
Territorial conquest, mass PvP and player-built cities are gone. Trade runs, housing and crafting stay, rescaled. Every change quoted and dated.
Updated 2026-09-03
ReportedWhich class to choose
Four classes are named, two have published paths, and one ranking exists. What that is enough to decide, and what it is not, as of August 2026.
Updated 2026-09-03
ConfirmedArcheAge Chronicles characters and peoples: who belongs to which storyLivek, Kyrios, Tahyang, Akasch and the other named figures: distinguish current roles, class legends, the prequel and the peoples mentioned by XLGAMES.Updated 2026-09-05ReportedArcheAge Chronicles life skills and professions: what is announcedHunting, gathering, farming, crafting, trading and housing are named; sailing is described in an interview. What that means before choosing a profession.Updated 2026-09-05ReportedBusiness modelNot free to play: the Steam listing says so. A developer Q&A described a buy-to-play game with optional cosmetics. Nothing has been confirmed on price.Updated 2026-09-03ConfirmedEvery named bossWraith Commander, Celtak, Duskshade, Helkam, Zudaka and Gakitos: what the official material shows, and why a lore post does not establish a raid.Updated 2026-09-05ConfirmedEvery named factionTen factions have been named by XLGAMES between October 2024 and July 2025 — four of them only once. Here is each one, with what the studio published about it and the date.Updated 2026-09-05ConfirmedEvery named locationFrom Seaglass Harbor to the Garden of the Gods: where each name comes from, and which names describe the current adventure or its historical lore.Updated 2026-09-05ConfirmedHow to join the testsThe September network test is limited to Steam players in the US and Canada. Dates, random selection, pre-download and how to request access.Updated 2026-09-05ConfirmedIs ArcheAge Chronicles an MMORPGXLGAMES calls it a discovery-driven online action RPG and compares it to Breath of the Wild. What that means for players expecting an MMO.Updated 2026-09-03ConfirmedLegendary weaponsLongsword, Greatsword, Longbow, Hatchet and the named weapons of Auroria: distinguish class paths, test labels and stories before choosing a build.Updated 2026-09-05ConfirmedSystem requirements and platformsSteam lists 100 GB available space, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Ti minimum, and Windows support. How its requirements compare with the other store listings.Updated 2026-09-05ConfirmedWhat changed since ArcheAgeTerritorial conquest, mass PvP and player-built cities are gone. Trade runs, housing and crafting stay, rescaled. Every change quoted and dated.Updated 2026-09-03ReportedWhich class to chooseFour classes are named, two have published paths, and one ranking exists. What that is enough to decide, and what it is not, as of August 2026.Updated 2026-09-03
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