Before the start of Early Access, ArcheAge Chronicles will have another beta phase. What you need to know and who is allowed to participate is explained here.
When is the demo playable? You can play the demo from October 19, 19:00 CEST to October 26, 2026, 18:00 CEST as part of the Steam Next Fest.
How can one participate? Interested players can simply download the demo during the beta phase via the Steam page. You don’t need to register anywhere, so you can just jump in. Additionally, the demo is open for all Steam players from all regions.
What contents are playable? You can explore some content around the Diamond Shores, one of the earlier areas in the game. Housing and trading will not be part of the demo, but for the first time, you can try out PvP content.
Basically, you should expect very limited content, so you will likely encounter missing features and bugs.
Here you can get a little impression of the gameplay:
Will progress be carried over into Early Access? No, progress will be completely reset and only valid for the demo phase.
When does Early Access begin? There is no concrete information about this yet.
Can the test be streamed? Yes, with a note that it is a demo, participants are allowed to stream and share their experiences. So you can also check out your trusted content creators to get an impression.
When did the last stress test take place? The last testing phase took place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 01:00 to 07:00. However, participation was limited to players from the USA and Canada. This time, all players from all regions are allowed to participate.
Will there be a beta phase before the start? Unfortunately, there is still no information about this.
ArcheAge Chronicles is set to enter Early Access later this year. Recently, the classes for Early Access were also presented, which may seem unremarkable at first, but they pack a punch when you look at the specializations: ArcheAge Chronicles presents new classes that look 0815, but the specializations make it worthwhile
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