ArcheAge Chronicles Release Date and Free Demo (Oct 19–26)
ArcheAge Chronicles doesn't have a release date yet: its Steam page says "To be announced", and XLGAMES plans to open Early Access on PC (Steam) in 2026. Until then, a free demo is available during Steam Next Fest from October 19 to October 26, 2026 (10:00 AM PDT on both days). The game is also planned for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Below: the demo times in your time zone, what's confirmed for Early Access, PC requirements and a dated update log.
ArcheAge Chronicles demo: dates and times
The free demo runs during Steam Next Fest and is open to everyone on Steam. Download it from the ArcheAge Chronicles Steam page.
| Time zone | Demo opens | Demo closes |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific (PDT) | Oct 19, 10:00 AM | Oct 26, 10:00 AM |
| Eastern (EDT) | Oct 19, 1:00 PM | Oct 26, 1:00 PM |
| UTC | Oct 19, 17:00 | Oct 26, 17:00 |
| London | Oct 19, 18:00 (BST) | Oct 26, 17:00 (GMT) |
| Central Europe | Oct 19, 19:00 (CEST) | Oct 26, 18:00 (CET) |
| China / Singapore (UTC+8) | Oct 20, 01:00 | Oct 27, 01:00 |
| Korea / Japan (UTC+9) | Oct 20, 02:00 | Oct 27, 02:00 |
Europe moves its clocks back on October 25, so the closing time there is an hour earlier than the opening time.
What's in the demo:
- 2–3 hours of quests around Diamond Shores
- The Throne of Hinnon dungeon (you need a hidden key to enter)
- A PvP channel at the Nui Statue
- Servers in North America (East and West), Central Europe, East Asia and South Asia
- No housing or trading, and your progress doesn't carry over to Early Access
Release date status
| Status | |
|---|---|
| Release date | Not announced (Steam: "To be announced") |
| Early Access | Planned for 2026 on Steam; XLGAMES expects it to last about 9–12 months |
| Platforms | PC (Steam); PS5 and Xbox Series X |
| Publisher | XLGAMES (self-published) |
| Price | Not announced |
| Free demo | Steam Next Fest, Oct 19–26, 2026 |
What's confirmed for Early Access
- 3 regions: Diamond Shores, Gylden Ruins and Astron Plains
- 4 classes: Warrior, Ranger, Berserker and Mage, each with two weapons
- Languages: English, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese
- Setting: the continent of Auroria, 50 years after the original ArcheAge
PC system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 (64-bit) | Windows 11 (64-bit) |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-10400 / AMD Ryzen 5 3600 | Intel Core i7-12700 / AMD Ryzen 7 5700X |
| Memory | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| GPU | NVIDIA RTX 2060 SUPER / AMD RX 6600 (8 GB) | NVIDIA RTX 4060 Ti (16 GB) / AMD RX 7700 XT |
| Storage | 100 GB SSD | 100 GB SSD |
Update log
- October 19, 2026: Steam Next Fest demo opens (until October 26).
- September 12, 2026: first network test (about 6 hours, North America only).
Official channels
Follow the Steam page (wishlist it to get the release-date notice), the official Discord and @ArcheAgeChron on X.
Frequently asked questions
When does ArcheAge Chronicles come out?
There's no release date yet. Steam lists it as "To be announced", and XLGAMES plans to start Early Access on PC in 2026.
Is there an ArcheAge Chronicles demo?
Yes. A free demo is on Steam during Steam Next Fest, from October 19 to October 26, 2026, 10:00 AM PDT on both days.
Does demo progress carry over?
No. Demo progress doesn't carry over to Early Access or the full game.
Is ArcheAge Chronicles coming to PS5 and Xbox?
Yes. It's planned for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S as well as PC. Early Access starts on Steam.
What classes are in ArcheAge Chronicles?
Early Access has four classes: Warrior, Ranger, Berserker and Mage, each with two weapons.
How long will ArcheAge Chronicles be in Early Access?
XLGAMES expects Early Access to last about 9–12 months.
What are the ArcheAge Chronicles PC requirements?
Minimum: Windows 10, Core i5-10400 or Ryzen 5 3600, 16 GB RAM, RTX 2060 SUPER or RX 6600, 100 GB SSD. Recommended: Windows 11, Core i7-12700 or Ryzen 7 5700X, 32 GB RAM, RTX 4060 Ti 16 GB or RX 7700 XT.
Is ArcheAge Chronicles a sequel to ArcheAge?
It's set in the same world: the continent of Auroria, 50 years after the original ArcheAge. It's made by the same studio, XLGAMES.