ArcheAge Chronicles playtests and the next window
There is no upcoming ArcheAge Chronicles beta date to publish. Early Access is already live. The tests that already happened are a September network test and the October demo.
Tests that already ran
On 12 September 2026, from 19:00 to 01:00 ET the next morning, a network test opened for selected applicants in the United States and Canada. aac-tools and the official notice both put that session at about six hours. A focus-group test in June 2026 is mentioned in the same timeline. I do not have a public signup list for either.
The October demo was the first build anyone with Steam could install. It is not an open beta, and the notices never called it one. People searching “open beta” are usually looking for that demo or for a future test. Both answers are: the demo is over, and the next test date is not announced.
| Window | Who | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 2026 focus group | Invited players | 1 source on the timeline |
| 12–13 Sep 2026, 6 hours | Selected US and Canada applicants | Official notice |
| 19–26 Oct 2026 demo | Anyone on Steam | Official, now closed |
| Next test | Unknown | No date published |
Questions people ask
When is the next ArcheAge Chronicles beta?
No date is published. Early Access is the current public build.
Was there an open beta?
No. The September test was closed. The October demo was public and has ended.
Related pages
Sources
- Steam news hub — checked 2026-11-05
- aac-tools — checked 2026-11-05
- Steam store page — checked 2026-11-05