AN XLGAMES ADVENTURE · STEAM EARLY ACCESS
ArcheAge
Chronicles Wiki
Pioneer your path in Auroria with practical guides. Explore three regions, choose from four classes, and make your own way.
THE LAND OF OPPORTUNITY
What is ArcheAge Chronicles?
ArcheAge Chronicles is an open-world action MMORPG from XLGAMES, set in the rediscovered land of Auroria. Explore ancient ruins, investigate an airship disaster, and find your place in a world shaped by pioneers.
Its combat puts dodging, blocking, parrying and weapon skills at the centre of a fight. Beyond battle, the current Early Access description includes exploration, dungeons, raids, PvP, housing, crafting and trading. This wiki helps you choose where to begin.
Visit the official website →Quick Facts
- Developer
- XLGAMES
- Publisher
- XLGAMES
- Genre
- Open-World Action MMORPG
- Current release
- Steam Early Access
- World
- Auroria
- Classes / Weapons
- 4 / 8
- Listed regions
- 3
CHOOSE YOUR PATH
The Four Classes
Warrior
Longsword and greatsword paths for explorers drawn to close-range combat.
Explore →RANGED · CLOSE COMBATRanger
Compare longbow and hatchet playstyles before choosing your approach.
Explore →FRONTLINE · HEAVY WEAPONSBerserker
Axe-and-shield and warhammer paths with distinct combat rhythms.
Explore →MAGIC · WEAPON SKILLSMage
Explore Elemental Staff and Wavesword skills to find the magic combat style you enjoy.
Explore →THE WORLD OF AURORIA
A Land to Rediscover
Explore Auroria
Diamond Shores, Gylden Ruins and Astron Plains form the current Early Access world described on Steam.
World guide →
Beyond the Main Road
Find guidance for exploration and hidden encounters, with demo routes separated from Early Access changes.
Explore the guide →THE PIONEER’S CODEX
Start Your Journey
Beginner Guide: Your First Steps
Your first steps: exploration, travel, useful upgrades and meeting friends in Auroria.
Read more →Classes & Playstyles
Four classes, their weapon paths, and the options to check before creating a character.
Read more →Play with Friends: Co-op and Party Invites
Send a party invite and use Move Channel when you cannot see your friends.
Read more →Change Channel: Find Your Party
Understand servers, world channels and the Party tab’s Move Channel action.
Read more →Fast Travel: Unlock and Use Shrines
Activate travel shrines, choose unlocked destinations and check the teleport cost.
Read more →Mount Guide: Get Your First Horse
Follow the horse reward quest, then register and equip your first mount.
Read more →Crafting Guide: Materials & Gear
Check recipes, process materials and choose the workstation for your next craft.
Read more →Leveling Guide: Quests & Growth
Find quests and separate leveling from traits, health and equipment upgrades.
Read more →Hinnon Dungeon Key & Route
The reported Early Access key route, separated from the obsolete demo location.
Read more →PREPARE FOR YOUR ADVENTURE
Builds & Player Resources
Choose a Playstyle
Compare Warrior, Ranger, Berserker and Mage by weapons, combat range and playstyle.
Open →COMBATExplore the Gameplay
Understand the action combat and activities described by XLGAMES.
Open →MULTIPLAYERFind Your Party
Learn the difference between a server, a world channel and a party.
Open →CRAFTINGMake Your Equipment
Follow the workshop and material workflow shown in linked guides.
Open →WORLDTravel through Auroria
Activate travel points and check the teleportation cost before leaving.
Open →PLANNINGEarly Access
Separate the current game from features planned for later updates.
Open →PC PLATFORMWindows & Controls
Review the published PC requirements, controller support and platform information.
Open →DEEP DIVE
Featured Guides
DISPATCHES FROM AURORIA
Official Updates
Temporary maintenance completed
XLGAMES reports completion of the temporary maintenance. Read the official notice for details.
Temporary maintenance notice
The official service notice explains maintenance for launch issues.
Launch-day issues and response plan
Read the developer’s statement on Early Access launch issues and its planned response.
QUICK ANSWERS
ArcheAge Chronicles FAQ
What is ArcheAge Chronicles?
An open-world action MMORPG developed and published by XLGAMES. You explore Auroria, fight with weapon skills and active movement, and take part in life skills and shared-world activities.
Is ArcheAge Chronicles in Early Access?
Yes. The Steam store lists an Early Access release date of November 3, 2026. Its development plans may change as XLGAMES responds to player feedback.
How many classes are available?
The current Steam description lists four classes, each with two weapons, for eight weapons in total. More weapon options and expanded character choices are development plans.
Can I play with friends?
Steam lists online co-op. To meet in the open world, check that you and your friends share a server and world channel; being in a party alone may not place you together.
What regions are in the current version?
The current Early Access regions are Diamond Shores, Gylden Ruins and Astron Plains.
Is ArcheAge Chronicles free to play?
ArcheAge Chronicles is a paid Early Access game on Steam. Check the current offer and price for your account region before buying.
Is this the official wiki?
No. This is an independent fan-made guide. Official announcements and the Steam store remain the source for purchase details, service notices and development updates.
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