Update: this article updates Geekiki's coverage of the ArcheAge Chronicles early access (read the previous article). The news is executive producer Ham's letter, published on October 29, 2026, with the fixes made after the Steam Next Fest demo, the confirmation of servers in Brazil and Singapore, and the first post-launch plans. Information status: CONFIRMED for the producer letter and the items listed below, as reported by XLGAMES itself on Steam and covered by MMORPGBR and GamerFuzion.
XLGAMES has revealed a series of improvements for ArcheAge Chronicles, its new action MMORPG entering early access on Steam on November 3, 2026, at 8 p.m. Brasília time. In a letter published on Thursday (29), executive producer Ham detailed the changes made after the Steam Next Fest tests, including technical fixes, combat adjustments and server improvements.
Servers in Brazil and Singapore
One of the most important news items for Brazilian players is the confirmation of servers located in Brazil and Singapore for early access, which should offer a more stable connection for players in the region. Region selection becomes automatic, based on the player's location, and parties stay together when switching between peace and conflict channels, with dungeon progress preserved if disconnected.
Post-demo fixes and combat
The main changes include fixes for black screens, disconnections, launch failures and party formation problems. Combat received balance adjustments to weapons and skills, including Wavesword, Longbow, Warhammer and Elemental Staff. The developer acknowledged, however, that stamina consumption, movement speed, hit impact and attack interruptions still need improvement — and a dedicated team will keep working on combat during early access, rather than rushing changes to combat feel.
Female Warrior and Gladius in December
Another change involves the gradual removal of class gender restrictions, one of the community's main complaints since the first tests. According to Ham, the first change is planned for December, when the Warrior class will receive a female version, along with the Gladius, its third weapon. The goal is for every class to be playable as male and female characters by full release, and each class should gain a third weapon over time — but the letter gives no dates for the other classes, and the December items are plans, not promises with an exact date.
A world 20 times larger than the demo
Finally, XLGAMES confirmed that the early access world will be roughly 20 times larger than the demo, with more than 60 areas and over a thousand exploration and collection points. Players will be able to explore much of Diamond Shores, plus the new regions Gylden Ruins and Astron Plains, each with its own stories, bosses and dungeons. A roadmap of future updates will be shared after launch.
Image credit: ArcheAge Chronicles key art from XLGAMES, via Gematsu.
Sources
- MMORPGBR — ArcheAge Chronicles confirms Brazil servers, combat improvements and early access news
- GamerFuzion — ArcheAge Chronicles: Female Warrior, Gladius and EA Changes
- Steam — ArcheAge Chronicles: New Server Added (Brazil)
- Geekiki — ArcheAge Chronicles enters early access on Steam on November 3
Transparency: this article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence, cross-checked against public posts on X and internet sources. Please consult the original sources listed above to confirm the details.
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