The developers of ArcheAge: Chronicles have revealed details about their MMORPG and shared what we can expect and when we will be able to play.
When does the beta start? In a new financial report from Kakaogames, the developers of ArcheAge: Chronicles discussed the first opportunity for players to try out the new MMORPG.
This is set to happen as early as June 2026 during the Steam Fests. There, they plan to showcase the new MMORPG to the world and provide the opportunity to try it out for a limited time. The full release is then expected to take place later in 2026.
Here you can watch a trailer for ArcheAge: Chronicles:
The focus is on PvE
What kind of game is this? The Chinese website 17173.com has compiled the financial report from Kakaogames along with the known information about the new MMORPG. It becomes clear that ArcheAge: Chronicles is a PvE MMORPG that also aims to please single-player gamers.
The beginning of the game is said to resemble a single-player RPG. There seems to be crafting, lifeskills, and aspects like housing available early on in a map that is twice the size of its predecessor. Later on, the MMORPG opens up in the endgame, featuring guilds, dungeons, world bosses, and raids with 20 players as highlights.
Is there any PvP? Yes, even though PvE is clearly the focus, there are some modes for PvP players. Players can transport trade goods that will likely benefit their own guild. Other guilds may attempt to seize these goods, leading to large battles.
According to the analysis from 17173.com, the focus of ArcheAge: Chronicles is likely about 60% PvE and 40% PvP, which corresponds to the ratio of Aion 2. This shows a significant difference from the predecessor, which heavily emphasized PvP in its time.
A gift for PvP players
What else have the developers announced? In addition to ArcheAge: Chronicles, another game from Kakao Games, called ArcheAge: Legacy, will be launched. While ArcheAge: Chronicles focuses on PvE, the developers are turning the tables with Legacy.
This will focus on PvP, taking place in an open-world sandbox similar to Albion Online. PvP is to be built around the player-driven economy system. Similar to the MMORPG Albion Online, a top-down perspective and low system requirements will be emphasized to enable large-scale battles reminiscent of the original ArcheAge.
The gameplay is expected to be geared more towards hardcore players, and a “kill and loot” mechanic is not ruled out. However, the game is not set to launch until 2027 and is unrelated to ArcheAge: Chronicles. It remains unclear how much MMORPG content it will contain.
Kakao Games has been quite guarded about their MMORPG. Now, they are cleverly separating PvE and PvP fans and even announcing an extra game to cater to the neglected group of hardcore PvP fans. For genre fans, the beta of the PvE game in June will certainly be exciting. Until then, you can test another MMORPG: A new MMORPG is starting its playtest on Steam today, perfect for veterans
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