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ArcheAge

ArcheAge is a free to play MMORPG that players can make their own way starting from Haranya/Nuia to the lost shores of Auroria. Players can experience 120 unique classes, 20 crafting vocations, various life contents (including farming, trading, housing) and alliance contents.

Released: 15 January 2013
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure MMORPG Role-playing
Developers: XLGames
Publishers: Tencent
Series: ArcheAge
Modes: Multiplayer
Perspective: First person Third person
Themes: Fantasy Sandbox Open world
Age ratings: PEGI 16 ESRB M
Languages: English, French, German
Entry: #1 in ArcheAge

About

ArcheAge is an MMORPG developed by Korean developer Jake Song (former developer of Lineage) and his development company, XL Games. The game was released in Korea on January 15, 2013, and in Europe and North America on September 16, 2014. ArcheAge is described as a "sandpark" MMORPG, which the developers say is a hybrid of the open content style of a "sandbox" game and the more structured play experience of a "themepark" game. A sequel, ArcheAge Chronicles (formerly ArcheAge 2), was announced on September 24, 2024, as part of September PlayStation State of Play.

On April 25, 2024, Kakao Games announced that Archeage servers in North America and Europe would close effective June 27, 2024.

›Story

Two thousand years ago, twelve members gathered in the Ayanad library to find out where the world was born. As a result, they possessed strong powers and became gods and heroes. Conflicts caused Auroria to collapse and these hostilities between Haranya and Nuia still persist today. This world was not yet prepared to let them in, since they saw the beginning of the world.

For now, there are two young men on the birthplace... and this is the beginning of adventurers on the Great ArcheAge.

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Gameplay

ArcheAge features a zoneless world with first or third person view.

In addition to traditional combat settings, ArcheAge offers naval combat in such settings where players have to secure trade routes or engage in sea-land battles. Ships need to be built and equipped with weaponry and manpower and fights can be between players or against sea monsters.

Development

Initial development of ArcheAge began in 2006, and closed testing of the game took place over two years. Before finally being released in Korea on January 15, 2013, the game went through five closed beta tests and one open beta test. In 2012, an XL Games studio representative said he expected ArcheAge to be released in North America towards the end of 2013, or the beginning of 2014. In 2014 a newly hired CM stated the game will be transitioning into beta phase and will release for North America and the EU in 2014.

Announcements made in July, indicate the launch of the beta phase for July 17, 2014. On April 24, 2014, Trion began to offer founder packs, for early alpha and beta access.