ArcheAge Chronicles can now be pre-loaded on Steam. XLGAMES opened the download before Early Access and clarified several server rules that are worth reading before creating a character.

Server choice is permanent for the Early Access period. Characters cannot move to another server, and players on separate servers cannot play together. Friends need to coordinate before they start.

Steam Family Sharing is also disabled. XLGAMES says shared access could interfere with account management and the in-game economy, so one purchased copy cannot be shared through a Steam family library.

Japanese and Brazilian Portuguese are available through machine-translated text rather than official localization. The studio warns that terminology and context may be inaccurate.

Early Access begins November 3 at 15:00 PT. Our previous story covers the launch fixes and December roadmap. The game page has the launch reminder.