ArcheAge is shutting down in the US and Europe

While ArcheAge was a highly popular MMO in the US and Europe when it first launched ten years ago, various updates led to many players dropping the game for other MMOs. Now, ArcheAge is pulling out of the US and Europe. 

Kakao Games, the publisher behind ArcheAge, has announced that starting on June 27th at 8AM UTC, the US and EU servers for the game will begin shutting down, just months after launching ArcheAge: Unchained, which was supposed to help bring players back. Unfortunately, it wasn't a huge success and there are simply not enough players in the US and EU regions to continue operating the game in those countries.

The most recent ArcheAge update will be its last, although the game will continue to operate in Asia. Here is the full statement from Kakao Games:

“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.”

While the game's servers will be shutting down in June, US and EU customer service will remain active until September.

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KitGuru Says: Did you play much of ArcheAge back in its hey-day? Are you disappointed to see the game shutting down? 

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