Back in November of 2021 publishers Gamigo and Trion Worlds announced that they would no longer be handling the English language versions of the long-running Korean MMORPG, ArcheAge, and its spin-off ArcheAge: Unchained. Kakao Games would take over as publisher and has kept the games running until relatively recently. We missed the news in late 2023 when Unchained was merged with the mainline servers and removed from Steam. That consolidation apparently didn’t help to corral the remaining active player base — and surely didn’t bring new players into the fold — so Kakao Games has now announced that ArcheAge itself will be shutting down in June.
As a publisher of games, it is our mission to provide our players with great and enjoyable gaming experiences, so it is with heavy hearts that we announce the official closure of our ArcheAge servers, effective June 27, 2024.
After discussing the performance of ArcheAge with XL Games at length, we have concluded that we’re no longer able to provide the MMORPG we envisioned. The declining number of active players means the game’s content is no longer accessible in the way it used to be, and the experience of it is different from what was originally intended. In light of this, we’ve made the difficult decision to terminate the live service of ArcheAge in Europe and North America.
We understand this news is disappointing, for it’s a feeling we share. ArcheAge has been a big part of our lives, and we know many of you have a history with the game many times longer than ours. As we approach the end of this journey, we invite you to join us as we ride into the sunset:
Roadmap
Game Access: ArcheAge servers will remain live until 08:00 UTC on June 27, 2024.
Customer Support: Our support team will be available until September 27 to assist with any inquiries or concerns.We want to extend our deepest gratitude to every member of Nuia, Haranya, and the Pirates who called ArcheAge home. Your spirit and stories will forever be a part of the legacy we created together. Though our paths may diverge, the memories we made will always remain.
For ongoing updates, please keep an eye on our official channels. We are committed to providing a transparent and supportive service until the very last moment.
ArcheAge Announcement – April 25, 2024
To reiterate, this will only impact the North American and European versions of the game. An additional FAQ section in the announcement confirms that current players will not be able to transition their characters and progression to the remaining Korean, Japanese, or Chinese versions. That player data along with the game’s English language social accounts and Discord server will also be permanently deleted as of June 27th. An additional post outlines some of the end-game events and boosts that Kakao Games has planned leading up to the end.
Thanks to close, actual-personal friend, Cuzlow, for pointing out the news on this one this morning. We’ve added the date to the Watch List calendar and will have a page up on the site later.