Official announcements
ArcheAge Chronicles news from XLGAMES
What XLGAMES posted on the game's Steam page, newest first: 36 posts from Sep 24, 2024 to Nov 9, 2026. Patch notes link to what each patch changed in the game, when we have it. Steam shows only the recent posts; the older ones stay here.
Latest: [Notice] Incorrect Stats Applied When Tempering Certain Equipment Items (Nov 9, 2026)
Notice[Notice] Incorrect Stats Applied When Tempering Certain Equipment Items
We have identified an issue where certain Equipment items receive higher stats than intended when tempered.
Account sanctions[Notice] Account Sanction Notice for Terms of Service Violation
To maintain a pleasant and fair gaming environment, we are continuously monitoring abnormal in-game activities and violations of our Operation Policy.
Patch notesTemporary Maintenance Completed
Temporary maintenance has been completed, and the game is now available again.
MaintenanceTemporary Maintenance Notice
We will be conducting temporary maintenance to resolve the issues currently affecting the game and ensure a more stable gameplay experience.
- Account sanctions
[Notice] Account Sanction Notice for Terms of Service Violation
Hello, Pioneers. To maintain a pleasant and fair gaming environment, we are continuously monitoring abnormal in-game activities and violations of our Operating Policy. During our recent monitoring and investigation…
- Patch notes
Temporary Maintenance Completed
Temporary maintenance has been completed, and the game is now available again.
- Maintenance
Temporary Maintenance Notice
We will be conducting temporary maintenance to resolve the issues currently affecting the game and ensure a more stable gameplay experience.
- Notice
[Notice] Key Issues on Early Access Launch Day and Our Response Plan
Thank you for joining us for the Early Access launch of ArcheAge Chronicles.
Tests and launchArcheAge Chronicles – Early Access Is Now Live!
The wait is over. ArcheAge Chronicles is now available in Early Access on Steam!
Tests and launchEarly Access Pre-Download Now Available!
A letter has arrived from the Watchtower of Hope, carrying an invitation to all Pioneers.
- Notice
[Notice] Language Support and Steam Family Sharing
Ahead of the Early Access launch of ArcheAge Chronicles, we'd like to share some updates regarding additional language options and Steam Family Sharing.
- Notice
[Notice] Server Transfers and Cross-Server Play
We'd like to clarify how server selection, server transfers, and cross-server play will work in ArcheAge Chronicles Early Access.
LetterA Letter from Producer Ham — From the Demo to Early Access
First, thank you to everyone who played the Steam Next Fest demo.
Tests and launchArcheAge Chronicles Release Date Revealed — Pre-Orders Now Open
Pioneers, the wait is almost over! We're excited to announce that ArcheAge Chronicles will launch on Steam in Early Access on November 3, 2026, at 3:00 PM PST.
- Tests and launch
ArcheAge Chronicles – Steam Next Fest Demo Has Ended
The ArcheAge Chronicles Steam Next Fest demo has officially come to an end.
- Notice
[Notice] New Server Added
We’re pleased to announce that a Brazil server has been added to ArcheAge Chronicles!
- Tests and launch
[ArcheAge Chronicles] Early Access Content, Future Plans & Pricing
Executive Producer Ham shares what you can expect from ArcheAge Chronicles as we prepare for Early Access.
- Notice
[Notice] Black Screen When Launching ArcheAge Chronicles
We are aware that some players may experience a black screen when launching ArcheAge Chronicles.
- Tests and launch
ArcheAge Chronicles – Steam Next Fest Demo Is Now Live!
Step into Auroria and experience the world of ArcheAge Chronicles for yourself.
LetterA Letter from Producer Ham — Steam Next Fest Demo Details
As we announced earlier, ArcheAge Chronicles will be part of Steam Next Fest, which begins on October 19th at 10 AM PDT (October 20th at 2 AM KST) and runs for one week. I’d like to share more about what you can expect…
- Creators and events
ArcheAge Chronicles – Introducing Our Partner Creators
We’re excited to announce the selected creators for the ArcheAge Chronicles Partner Creator Program!
LetterHow Progression Works in ArcheAge Chronicles
Hey everyone, Don here. This week we're talking about progression, and I want to start with a moment you'll probably run into more than once.
LetterThe Direction We're Taking with ArcheAge Chronicles
What are we building with ArcheAge Chronicles?
LetterLet's Talk PvP in ArcheAge Chronicles
Hey everyone, Don here, Global PM on ArcheAge Chronicles. If you missed my introduction post, feel free to give it a read. I'll be using these posts to share more about how we're building the game and the thinking…
Tests and launchArcheAge Chronicles - Steam Next Fest Demo Announcement
ArcheAge Chronicles is joining Steam Next Fest with a free playable demo! Experience the world and combat of ArcheAge Chronicles firsthand in this demo, available for everyone to play for free.
- Letter
[Global PM] Introducing Don
Hi, I'm Don. As Producer Ham mentioned, I'm the Global Project Manager for ArcheAge Chronicles.
Creators and eventsArcheAge Chronicles – Partner Creator Program
Are you a content creator or streamer who loves sharing your adventures? 🎮
LetterA Letter from Producer Ham — Network Test & Publishing Update
First, I want to say thank you to everyone who took part in our first network test on September 12th. Getting real players on our servers, even for a short window, gave us something we simply couldn't get from internal…
- Tests and launch
ArcheAge Chronicles - Network Test Has Ended
The ArcheAge Chronicles Network Test has now ended.
- Tests and launch
ArcheAge Chronicles - Network Test Now Live
The ArcheAge Chronicles Network Test is now live!
- Tests and launch
ArcheAge Chronicles – Network Test Pre-Download
Access to the ArcheAge Chronicles Network Test is currently being granted on a rolling basis.
- Tests and launch
ArcheAge Chronicles - Network Test Announcement
We are pleased to announce an upcoming Network Test for ArcheAge Chronicles.
- Notice
Official ArcheAge Chronicles Discord Now Open
We are pleased to announce that the official ArcheAge Chronicles Discord server is now OPEN!
LetterArcheAge Chronicles Producer's Letter – Pioneering a New Era
I’m Ham Yongjin, Executive Producer at XLGAMES, and I’ve got some news to share with you about ArcheAge Chronicles.
- Letter
[ArcheAge Chronicles] Developer Diary - Our Vision
Hello gamers, near and far. I'm Yongjin Ham, the executive producer of ArcheAge Chronicles. We're excited to expand upon the world of ArcheAge with this new, ambitious title. Our goal is to make the game more accessible…
Letter[ArcheAge Chronicles] A letter from the Executive Producer
Hello, ArcheAge fans! We are proud to officially announce ArcheAge Chronicles, the next chapter in the ArcheAge series. This upcoming online action RPG will deliver unparalleled immersive gameplay, with a strong…
How the posts are labelled
Each post is labelled by its title: the first rule that fits wins, and a title that fits none is "Other". Times are Steam's post time in UTC.
- Patch notes: title says "Patch Notes" or "Maintenance Completed" (XLGAMES lists a patch's updates and fixes in these)
- Maintenance: title says "Maintenance"
- Account sanctions: title says "Account Sanction" or "Account Restrictions"
- Notice: starts with [Notice], or is about known issues, servers, transfers or the official Discord
- Letter: a letter from the producer, a developer diary, or a post on how a part of the game works
- Creators and events: title names partner creators, an event, drops, a giveaway, rewards or compensation
- Tests and launch: a network test, the Steam Next Fest demo, pre-orders, the release date or the Early Access launch
Every post comes from the ArcheAge Chronicles Steam page, not from press sites. Not affiliated with XLGAMES.
News questions
What is the latest ArcheAge Chronicles news?
XLGAMES' latest post on the game's Steam page is "[Notice] Incorrect Stats Applied When Tempering Certain Equipment Items" (Nov 9, 2026). The latest patch notes: "Temporary Maintenance Completed" (Nov 7, 2026).
Where does XLGAMES post ArcheAge Chronicles patch notes?
On the game's Steam page, as Community Announcements; the updates and fixes of a patch come in the post that says the maintenance is completed. 2 such posts so far, all on this page. What a build changed in the game files: the patch pages (latest: Nov 7, 2026).