3. ArcheAge
What is ArcheAge? ArcheAge is a sandbox MMORPG that offers you a lot of freedom. A major focus is on the housing system. Open-world PvP is also possible, for instance, at sea, or there are guild wars with castle sieges.
What is it about? Quests play a more subordinate role in ArcheAge. While there is a storyline, the freedoms of the sandbox take center stage. You can take care of your home and guild, forge your own path, or engage in the conflicts within the fantasy world if you wish.
Outlook: What is ArcheAge Unchained? With ArcheAge Unchained a special version of the MMORPG will be released on October 15. You need to spend at least €26 for the account, but you can play without the optional subscription and in-game shop with items that provide advantages.
Platform: PC
Release: 15.01.2013, 15 October 2019 ArcheAge Unchained
Publisher: Gamigo
Business Model: Free2Play, Buy2Play for ArcheAge Unchained
What makes ArcheAge special?
Strengths:
- Thanks to specializations, there will eventually be 220 possible class combinations
- Housing is complex and interesting
- Naval battles
- Many freedoms
- Guild wars with sieges
Weaknesses:
- Quests play a lesser role
- Pay-to-win in the free-to-play version
- Hackers and cheaters are a problem
ArcheAge is ideal for…
…people for whom story and questing in an MMORPG are less important and who prefer to enjoy many freedoms. Housing is an important part of the game, as are naval battles and guild wars. Thus, one must like PvP to have real fun with ArcheAge.
