XLGames announced that the open-world action MMORPG "ArcheAge Chronicles" will launch in Early Access on Steam at 7:00 AM on November 4, with pre-orders now available. The explorable map size in the Early Access version is approximately 20 times larger than that of the previous Next Fest demo.
Players will be able to explore most of the Shimmering Coast, as well as over 60 regions including the Golden Ruins and the Constellation Plains. Each area features its own unique story background, side quests, bosses, dungeons, and exploration content. The entire world contains over 1,000 exploration and collection elements, with major regions averaging around 300 to 400 hidden items.
The game centers on action combat, open-world exploration, character progression, and multiplayer cooperation, offering dungeons, large-scale raids, random encounters, and PvP arenas. Life systems such as housing, crafting, and trading will also be available. Players can use gliders to traverse the terrain or dive into the deep sea to explore underwater areas.
The development team stated that they will continue to improve combat feel, class balance, quality-of-life features, and underlying technology based on feedback collected during the Next Fest. The Steam Early Access price is 128 RMB. Players who pre-order will receive the "Dawn Pioneer Pack" and can choose one class to claim it for.