ArcheAge Chronicles Guide

What's in Early Access and What's Coming Next

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Quick answer

Early Access opens three regions — most of Diamond Shores plus the new Gylden Ruins and Astron Plains (60+ areas, about 20× the demo) — with four classes (two weapons each), story and side quests, dungeons, field bosses, PvP channels, crafting, housing and trade. The first update in December is planned to add a female Warrior and a third Warrior weapon, the Gladius. Early Access is expected to last around 9–12 months; a roadmap comes soon after launch.

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A party fighting a huge boss in a burning dungeon in ArcheAge Chronicles
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What’s included on November 3

Area In Early Access
World Most of Diamond Shores + Gylden Ruins + Astron Plains — 60+ areas, ~20× the demo, 1,000+ exploration and collection points
Classes Warrior, Ranger, Berserker, Mage — two weapon types each, gender-locked for now (see classes)
Story The pioneers’ arrival in Auroria, an airship crash mystery, ancient ruins
Combat content Field bosses, dungeons for 1–4 players, Hersander’s Tower riddles and the timed Hereafter Challenge, raids and world bosses
PvP Optional Conflict channels — see PvP
Life skills Hunting, gathering, housing, farming, crafting, recipes and trade with other players
Progression Stats, weapon trait trees, Coilstones, Nui Tears — see progression

The first update (planned for December)

From the producer’s October 29 letter — both shown as work in progress:

  1. Female Warrior — gender selection is being added one class at a time, starting with the Warrior. More classes follow in later updates; the goal is no gender locks by full release.
  2. Gladius — a third weapon type for the Warrior. Every class is meant to get a third weapon, one class at a time.

Being worked on during Early Access

Early Access length and price

FAQ

How long will ArcheAge Chronicles be in Early Access?

Reports put it at roughly 9–12 months before version 1.0. XLGAMES says it will share a roadmap soon after launch, shaped by player feedback.

When will gender locks be removed?

One class at a time. The Warrior gets a female option first, planned for the first update in December; the goal is no gender locks on any class by full release.

What is the Gladius?

A third weapon type for the Warrior, planned for the December update. Every class is meant to get a third weapon, one class at a time.

Is housing in Early Access?

Yes. Housing and trade were left out of the demo but are part of Early Access, along with hunting, gathering, farming and crafting.

How much content is in Early Access?

Three regions with more than 60 areas and over a thousand exploration and collection points; each region has its own stories, bosses and dungeons. Media reports estimate 30+ hours of main and side quests.

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