Before the Early Access begins, ArcheAge Chronicles will receive another beta phase. What you need to know and who is allowed to participate can be found here.
When will the demo be playable? You can play the demo from October 19, 7:00 PM CEST to October 26, 2026, 7:00 PM CEST as part of the Steam Next Fest.
How can one participate? Interested players can easily download the demo during the beta phase via the Steam page. You don’t need to register anywhere and can simply jump in. Additionally, the demo is open to all Steam players from all regions.
What contents are playable? You can explore some content around 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, PvP content will be available for you to try out.
In general, you should expect heavily limited content, so you will likely encounter missing features and bugs.
Here you can get a little impression of the gameplay:
Will progress carry over to Early Access? No, progress will be completely reset and will only apply to the demo phase.
When does Early Access start? There is still no concrete information on that.
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 visit your trusted content creators and get an impression.
When was the last stress test? The last test phase took place on Sunday, September 13, 2026, from 1:00 AM to 7:00 AM. However, only players from the USA and Canada were allowed to participate. This time, all players from all regions can participate.
Will there be a beta phase before the start? Unfortunately, there is still no information on that.
ArcheAge Chronicles is expected to enter Early Access this year. Recently, the classes for Early Access were also presented, which initially seem unremarkable, but have a lot to offer once you look at the specializations: ArcheAge Chronicles presents new classes, look plain, but the specializations make up for it
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