ArcheAge Chronicles Enters Closed Testing in the West: What to Expect from the New MMORPG

Closed NDA Test Set for Mid-2025

Kakao Games announced that a closed NDA test for ArcheAge Chronicles will take place between June and July 2025. Over 100 selected players from western regions will get early access to the game’s current version and provide feedback.

Based on player impressions, the studio will determine the schedule for a global closed beta, planned for the second half of the year.

Core Development Completed

The team confirmed that the main development is done. Systems for combat, character progression, open-world exploration, dungeons, player housing, social interaction, and trading are already in place.

Right now, the devs are polishing performance, refining quests, and integrating narrative elements that tie together the game’s rich world and lore.

Launch Set for 2026 on PC and Consoles

ArcheAge Chronicles (formerly known as ArcheAge 2) is slated for release in the first half of 2026 on both PC and consoles.

Unlike its predecessor, this title will shift away from massive PvP battles, focusing instead on a solo-friendly experience with individual content and a story-driven campaign.