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ArcheAge

Maintenance Notice - February 2, 2023


Greetings Inheritors!

 

We will be conducting scheduled maintenance at the following times:

 

Maintenance Start Time:

UTC: Feb 2 at 09:00

CET: Feb 2 at 10:00

EST: Feb 2 at 04:00

PST: Feb 2 at 01:00

 

Maintenance End Time:

UTC: Feb 2 at 15:30

CET: Feb 2 at 16:30

EST: Feb 2 at 10:30

PST: Feb 2 at 07:30

 

* Please note that the game will shut down before maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.

 

Thank you for your understanding!

 

The ArcheAge Team

Maintenance Notice - Jan 12, 2023

Greetings Inheritors!

 

We will be conducting scheduled maintenance at the following times:

 

Maintenance Start Time:

UTC: Jan 12 at 09:00 am

CET: Jan 12 at 10:00 am

EST: Jan 12 at 04:00 am

PST: Jan 12 at 01:00 am

 

Maintenance End Time:

UTC: Jan 12 at 02:30 pm

CET: Jan 12 at 03:30 pm

EST: Jan 12 at 09:30 am

PST: Jan 12 at 06:30 am

 

* Please note that the game will shut down before maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.

 

Thank you for your understanding!

 

The ArcheAge Team

 

Patch Notes - Jan 12, 2023

Patch Notes

Content Updates

[Improvements]


Removed the chair behind [Warehouse Manager] Balaru at the Austera Faction Base.
  • There was some feedback saying that the chair behind the [Warehouse Manager] made them accidentally sit on the chair while trying to use the warehouse, so we removed it.

[Quest]


Changed the location of the quest "A Lost Jar".

[Achievement]


Eased the conditions for achieving "Stone of Gods and Heroes".
  • The achievement can now be achieved by completing the automatically received quest at the beginning of a raid boss battle.

[Dimensional Rift]


Vehicles at the Hiram Dimensional Rifts are now destroyed when they collide with boss monsters.

[Pets/Summons]


Rampage used by Siegeram Taurus now applies Invincibility Cooldown.

[New Server]


Unlocked the below contents for Melisara/Gene servers.
  • Design: Luna Charm Rank 4
  • Instances: Kadum, Dimensional Boundary Defense Raid

 

Events


Ahnimar Sporty Day Challenge! has started.
  • Enter via Instance -> Arena -> Ahnimar Sporty Day Challenge! Coin reward is given once.
  • Use the received coins at the Ahnimar Sporty Day Exchanger in front of Faction Bases at Marianople, Austera, and Growlgate Isle.

 

Bug Fixes


Fixed the stats of the guards of Growlgate Isle to be on par with guards of other cities.

Fixed the range description of Flame Barrier to match the actual skill range.

Loot Drop Rate increase/decrease messages will now be displayed during wars in certain regions.

Fixed the issue where Hero Lunastone's effect was not applied to Combat Costumes.

Fixed the incorrect Weaponry Replace icon.

Fixed the abnormal UI when placing items in Cart after repurchasing and then changing the page.

Fixed the issue where the chat location reset upon restarting a character.

Fixed the abnormal display location of the Guild Ambitions icon.

 

Others


Added the description to collection orbs and decorations that their effects are not applied during flying with Gliders and Wings.

Added more details to the Arena and Enter Instance description.

Improved readability of some text in the Humanity Check! UI.

 

Global UCC Art Festival

Event


Global UCC Art Festival
 

Event Period


Jan. 12 (Thurs), 2023 after maintenance–Feb. 2 (Thurs), 2023 before maintenance
 

Event Details

Schedule

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Category
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Start Date
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End Date
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Submission Period
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Jan. 12 (Thurs), 2023
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Feb. 2 (Thurs), 2023
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Selection Period
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Feb. 3 (Fri), 2023
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Feb. 17 (Fri), 2023
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Winners announced for each country
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Feb. 23 (Mon), 2023
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-
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Winners announced for all countries
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Apr. 20 (Thurs), 2023
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May 11 (Thurs), 2023
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In-game display period
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Apr. 27 (Thurs), 2023
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May 11 (Thurs), 2023
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Process

  • There will be 4 types of User Image types: Empty Frame, Blank Canvas, Crest Cube, and Crest Column
  • Participants will need to submit a "custom image design" and "an example of the design applied in the game.
    • Enter submission through the official website > Support.
  • A total of 35 designs will be selected across the following different countries/regions: Korea, China, Japan, Russia, North America, Europe, and Asia
  • After the winners are announced on Feb. 20 (Mon), 2023, we will give out the participation rewards and winner rewards.
    • The custom image designs that are selected must be uploaded through a link that will be provided in an announcement.
  • After the winners of all countries are announced, the designs will be on display at Mirage Isle's Gallery.
    • The display location is subject to change.
    • The displayed designs can be purchased for 4 Gold. The amount of funds collected through the sales during the display period will be converted into Gold and distributed to the winners. (For every 1 sold, it will be converted into 2 Gold).
    • The sales of each design will also be ranked, and rewards will be distributed based on the rankings.

 

Participation Rewards

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Item Name
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Qty
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Title: Sketchy
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1
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Happy Little Hairdo
[/td][td]
1
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Bound Crest Brainstorm
[/td][td]
3
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Winner Rewards

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Item Name
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Qty
[/td][/tr][tr][td]
Title: Master Painter
[/td][td]
1
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Credits
[/td][td]
12,500
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Sales Ranking Rewards

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Rank
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Reward
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Qty
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1st
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Title: Mid-Journey Master
[/td][td]
1
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2nd
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3rd
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Disclaimer

  • All designs will go through a fair selection process (based on internal criteria and voting).
  • The submission and reward distribution schedule is subject to change.
  • A single participant may submit multiple designs, but only the one with the highest score will be considered in the contest. (A single participant cannot win multiple times, including the participation reward)
  • Submissions that utilize 2 or more different custom image designs, ones that are obscene or violent, and ones that are related to religion or criticizing society will be disqualified.
  • Only designs submitted through the official website > Support page will be considered for the contest. All other submissions will not be considered. 
  • Winners must submit an original image of their design according to the announcement post. Please refer to the details of the announcement post.
  • Designs that are similar to ones that were made for contests for other games, or ones that are in dispute of suspected plagiarism will be disqualified from the contest even after the winners are announced, and the rewards will be confiscated. (The participant must submit his/her own design.)
  • XL Games and Kakaogames Europe B.V. may copy, send, or distribute only the designs that were officially submitted for the event, and can utilize the designs as assets for PR material, loading images, calendars, event pages, and etc.
  • Participants may create designs based on ArcheAge for the purpose of this contest. They may not use, send, or distribute the designs for purposes other than for this contest.
  • The awards may either be adjusted or not provided depending on the amount and quality of the submissions. Only submissions that meet internal standards will be awarded.
  • Event rewards will be sent to the coupon mailbox of the winners. The rewards must be redeemed within 30 days of distribution. The rewards will not be distributed again after this period.
  • Credits that are distributed for the event cannot be refunded.
  • The proceeds from the sales of the designs will be sent to the participating character's mailbox.
  • Please contact Customer Support for any other event related questions.

Patch Notes - Dec 29, 2022

Patch Notes

Content Updates

[Instance - Faction War]

  • Adjusted the equipment point entry restriction for the "Golden Plains Battle."
    • Valid Until: January 26 (Thur), 2023 before maintenance
      • Before: 8,000 Equipment Points
      • Now: 6,000 Equipment Points

[Pets - Powerstone Pet]

  • Desummoning a Powerstone Pet will now remove the buff obtained from the Powerstone Pet. 
  • Changed the skill cooldown of the following Powerstone Pets to 90 seconds.
    • Farmer Hedgie, Chef Hedgie, Butler Hedgie, Balloon Corgi, and Lizzie
  • The resting buff will now be displayed upon using Powerstone Pet Lizzie's "Fortify" skill.

[Fresh Start Server]

  • Removed the restrictions on the "Golden Plains Battle" and "Red Dragon's Keep" for Gene/Melisara.
  • All "Haranya Alliance Exile Scrolls" that were provided as Exile support items will be removed during maintenance.
    • We will additionally support the Exile of 25 players (Nuia continent > Haranya continent) after the December 29th maintenance to maintain faction balance.

 

Bug Fixes

  • Added the "Noble Runescribe Quill" design to the Multipurpose Workbench. 
  • Fixed the issue where the Ipnysh Artifact icons were not being displayed.
  • Fixed the issue where the "Instrument Trunk" design was not being displayed in "Regal Handicraft Desk." 
  • Fixed the issue where a crafting request button was being displayed in the 50-Slot Pets & Transport Trunk design. 
  • Fixed the issue where the npc would occasionally fail to return during the Lord Graillent's Test quest. 
  • Changed/fixed the location of the mailbox and the overlapping locations of Auction Managers in a certain housing region for Sungold Fields. 
  • Fixed the issue where you couldn't enter more than 5,000 characters when entering sheet music to "Famed Music Paper" while having reached full Artistry Proficiency. 
  • You can now start a new Scarecrow Farm Design-providing quest in your transferred faction, even after doing Exile without having completed this quest in your previous faction. 
  • Fixed the issue where you could accept Hiram Rift-related quests in the new server.

 

Events


The 2022 EoY Boost Event has started (until Jan. 5, 2023 before maintenance).
  • Your XP, Quest Honor Points, and Vocation Badges earned will be doubled during the event period.
  • Loot Drop Rate will be doubled during the event period.

Added an event product that can be purchased for free (until Jan. 5, 2023 before maintenance).
  • 1-Day Vehicle Crate (once per day per account)
    • Go to Marketplace > Main > Event to purchase the item.

Maintenance Notice - Dec 29, 2022

Greetings Inheritors!

 

We will be conducting scheduled maintenance at the following times:

 

Maintenance Start Time:

UTC: Dec 29 at 09:00 am

CET: Dec 29 at 10:00 am

EST: Dec 29 at 04:00 am

PST: Dec 29 at 01:00 am

 

Maintenance End Time:

UTC: Dec 29 at 04:00 pm

CET: Dec 29 at 05:00 pm

EST: Dec 29 at 11:00 am

PST: Dec 29 at 08:00 am

 

* Please note that the game will shut down before maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.

 

Thank you for your understanding!

 

The ArcheAge Team

2022 EoY Boost Event

Event


2022 EoY Boost Event

 

Event Period


Dec. 29 (Thurs), 2022 after maintenance–Jan. 5 (Thurs), 2023 before maintenance

 

Event Details

  • Following boosts will be applied to all servers.
    • XP Gain x2
    • Quest Honor Point Gain x2
    • Vocation Badges x2
    • Loot Drop Rate x2

Patch Notes - Dec 22, 2022

Patch Notes

Content Updates

[Title]


Added Title: God Killer.

 

Bug Fixes

  • Hero's Flag can no longer be used in the Eastern Hiram Mountains.
  • You can no longer enter instances during Suspicious Activity Detected, Notorious Felon, and Permanent Jailbreak Traces states
  • Fixed the issue where a certain vehicle was summoned in the Miroir Tundra.
  • Added more details to Sport Fishing related to the Invitation to Snowfang Isle event.
  • Fixed the issue where you could not progress the "United We Fight" quest if you complete the "Sowing Bodies" quest first.
  • Fixed the issue where the Fish-Find Longliner sometimes did not create Cranes.
  • Fixed the issue where you could reach abnormal areas in the Ipnysh Sanctuary dungeon.
  • Fixed the issue where the Chessboard and Chess Board furniture would be returned to its original owner upon trading a building.
  • Fixed the issue where the "Whack Mandragora" quest could not be progressed.
  • Fixed the issue where collecting the same items from the mailbox did not stack them.
  • Removed the display of the "Song of a Warrior" achievement.
    • Achievements already obtained will still be displayed.
  • Using a Type Conversion Scroll on Exalted Hiram Guardian Equipment will no longer change their Synthesis Effects.

 

Events


Changed the "Winter Maiden Festival" quest time to CET 23:30, 13:30, 18:30 (PST 21:30, 11:30, 16:30).

The Merchant Workbench results during the Winter Maiden Festival are now more visible.
  • Ice Pedestal Box
    • Use to obtain Ice Pedestal x1 and Festival Coin x10.

Melisara/Gene Exclusive Landrush Event

Event

Melisara/Gene Exclusive Landrush Event

 

Event Period


Dec. 27, 2022 (Tue) after Landrush – Jan. 1, 2023 (Thu) UTC 23:59

 

Event Details

Outline


Players who construct a Housing Building in the below categories during the event period (Dec. 27, 2022 (Tue) after Landrush – Jan. 1, 2023 (Thu) UTC 23:59) will be eligible to be selected as a winner.

 

Reward Details

  • Reward Distribution: During the January 5 (Thu), 2023 maintenance.

 
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Building Design Size
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Rewards
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No. of Winners
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16m x 16m
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Bound Tax Certificate x 250
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50
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Itty-Bitty Glittergreen x 1
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24m x 24m
[/td][td]
Bound Tax Certificate x 500
[/td][td]
30
[/td][/tr][tr][td]
Itty-Bitty Glittergreen x 1
[/td][/tr][tr][td]
Veroe Throne x 1
[/td][/tr][tr][td]
28m x 28m or larger
[/td][td]
Bound Tax Certificate x 500
[/td][td]
10
[/td][/tr][tr][td]
Itty-Bitty Glittergreen x 1
[/td][/tr][tr][td]
Veroe Throne x 1
[/td][/tr][tr][td]
Mother-of-Pearl Otherworld Storage Chest x 1
[/td][/tr][/table]
 

Disclaimer

  • Winner selection is based on the biggest building in your account.
  • Distributed coupons can only be used in Melisara/Gene servers.
  • Distributed coupons will be available for use for 30 days.
  • Gardens are not included in this event.

Maintenance Notice - Dec 22, 2022


Greetings Inheritors!

 

We will be conducting scheduled maintenance at the following times:

 

Maintenance Start Time:

UTC: Dec 22 at 09:00 am

CET: Dec 22 at 10:00 am

EST: Dec 22 at 04:00 am

PST: Dec 22 at 01:00 am

 

Maintenance End Time:

UTC: Dec 22 at 04:00 pm

CET: Dec 22 at 05:00 pm

EST: Dec 22 at 11:00 am

PST: Dec 22 at 08:00 am

 

* Please note that the game will shut down before maintenance. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.

 

Thank you for your understanding!

 

The ArcheAge Team