ArcheAge 2
News, coverage and analysis tracking ArcheAge 2 across the outlets.- MMO Week in Review: EverQuest risingThis week's MMO news roundup highlights the resurgence of the EverQuest franchise with EverQuest Legends entering paid beta and expansions teased for EverQuest and EverQuest II. Other major stories include the implosion of DreamWorld, potential layoffs at Blizzard and Bethesda, and Sony's shutdown of PS3 and PS Vita storefronts. The article also covers updates and news from various other MMOs like Elder Scrolls Online, Conan Exiles, and Valheim.
- ArcheAge Chronicles shares player activity from its June focus group testXLGAMES has shared player activity data from a recent focus group test for ArcheAge Chronicles, the rebranded and delayed MMORPG formerly known as ArcheAge 2. The test involved 165 participants and accumulated over 2,006 hours of gameplay, with highlights including popular classes and weapons. The game is still projected for a fourth-quarter release this year.
- Massively OP Podcast Episode 570: Card Wars 3The Massively OP Podcast episode 570 covers various MMO industry news, including Guild Wars' card game, a potential ArcheAge revival, and Richard Garriott's interest in Ultima. Discussions also touch on World of Warcraft's upcoming patch, Dungeons and Dragons Online's new race, and EverQuest Legends pre-orders.
- MMO Week in Review: ArcheAge’s revival, Guild Wars’ CCGThis week's MMO news roundup covers a variety of topics including Guild Wars receiving a CCG in China, ArcheAge's revival, and Richard Garriott's efforts to regain Ultima copyright. It also features updates on Tomo Endless Blue's Kickstarter success, Embers of the Uncrowned, and Diablo Immortal's new Warlock patch.
- Betawatch: EverQuest Legends’ preorders, ArcheAge’s rebootThis week's Betawatch covers several MMORPGs, including EverQuest Legends opening preorders for its July 28th launch and ArcheAge receiving a reboot for Chinese players. The article also highlights ongoing beta tests and demos for games like Embers of the Uncrowned and RF Online Next, while noting delays for Outward 2 and providing updates on Guild Wars 3's business model.
- OG ArcheAge is coming back as ArcheAge Returns… but not for youXL Games and Chuangtian Interactive Entertainment have announced ArcheAge Returns, a reboot of the original MMORPG for the Chinese market. The game will feature enhanced graphics and fixes for existing issues, with PC signups now open. Western players are left with rogue servers as there is no indication of a global release.
- XLGAMES reassures fans that ArcheAge Chronicles is still happening and ‘coming together’XLGAMES has provided an update on the development of ArcheAge Chronicles, formerly known as ArcheAge 2, assuring fans that the MMORPG is progressing. The studio recently conducted an internal playtest and expressed optimism about the game's direction. While specific release details remain scarce, the team plans to share more information soon.