ArcheAge Chronicles Developer Interview Highlights XLGAMES’ Vision for the “Online Action RPG” (MMORPG)

XLGAMES, in partnership with Kakao Games, has provided new insights into ArcheAge Chronicles through an interview with the game’s Executive Producer, Yongjin Ham. The interview discusses the development team’s vision for the game, which aims to combine elements of single-player RPGs with the expansive worlds and social aspects of MMORPGs.

In the interview, Ham explains that ArcheAge Chronicles is designed to offer a more interactive experience, blending immersive combat and storytelling within a shared, online environment. The game’s title, “Chronicles,” reflects this effort to introduce new features and innovations suitable for modern players.

The development team has reworked the game’s combat system, focusing on precision, responsiveness, and player skill. The goal is to offer an experience where each encounter feels more interactive and dynamic. Ham notes that the team is working to ensure that combat feels as impactful as that of popular action RPGs, while still fitting within the context of an MMO.

In addition to combat, ArcheAge Chronicles will introduce a storytelling system where player choices influence how quests progress and how characters and factions react.

While introducing new systems, ArcheAge Chronicles will retain several features from the original ArcheAge, including housing, trade, and crafting.