Frequently Asked Questions about ArcheAge
There are some questions that get asked a lot on the forums and in the shout box regarding various aspects of XLGAMES' latest creation, ArcheAge. This is a compendium of those questions and their answers to help you quickly locate the information you're looking for. If you have anything you'd like to add to the compendium, please reply to this post.
Note: This information was gathered from many sources and is subject to change with time and thus the information may not be 100% correct at the time you read it, but we will do our best to ensure authenticity and keep it up to date.
Beta Testing
Q. This game looks awesome! How can I participate in the beta testing?
A. The game is currently in the third Closed Beta Testing (CBT) phase of four. To get in to the closed beta, you need to submit an application to XLGAMES via the Official ArcheAge website. However, to do so requires a Korean SSN. All of these applications get put into a lottery and a lucky few will be accepted to participate. The requirements to get into the Open Beta Testing phase have not been set, though they are likely to also require a Korean SNN.
Q. When is the next beta test?
A. The next closed beta test is to occur in either April or May, so check back soon for in depth information!
Q. When is the Open Beta test?
A. The Korean Open Beta for ArcheAge is tentatively scheduled for November, 2011. However, this date is not fixed and it may be delayed slightly.
Q. Will there be NA/EU beta tests for ArcheAge? If so when will they be?
A. There is generally an additional beta test preceding the release of a title in a different region to ensure the porting of the game to the new region runs smoothly. There is no official date set for this to occur, but judging from other Korean to NA/EU releases, it is likely to occur 3 months after the Korean beta test.
Release
Q. When will the game be released?
A. No official release date has been set. The Korean version of ArcheAge will most likely be released in Q1 of 2012.
Q. Who is the publisher for ArcheAge?
A. XLGAMES will be the publisher for Korea. Tencent Games has been confirmed as the publisher for China. No publishers have been officially announced for NA/EU/Russia, though these have been identified as key target markets by XLGAMES so be patient.
Q. Will ArcheAge require a subscription fee?
A. No subscription model has been chosen yet. Any information stating otherwise is false (as of 4/24/2011).
Game Design/Mechanics
Q. When did development start on ArcheAge?
A. XLGAMES started development on ArcheAge in 2006.
Q. What engine is ArcheAge using?
A. ArcheAge is using a combination of features from both CryEngine 2 and CryEngine 3, developed by CryTek. The core of the game is using CryEngine 2, while aspects such as the physics make use of CryEngine 3.