ArcheAge Chronicles apologizes for tempering error... "Will fix without

Corrects mislinked tempering data, boosts base stats, and issues cosmetic items and reward chests to all players

ArcheAge Chronicles apologizes for tempering error... "Will fix without weakening gear"

YoungSeok "Lavii" Yang [email protected] Nov 11, 2026 Korean (한국어) KO Add us on

ArcheAge Chronicles has issued an apology regarding an equipment tempering error.

XLGAMES Lead Designer Jae-hwang Lee apologized for the 'ArcheAge Chronicles' equipment tempering error and revealed details on balance adjustments through a developer letter on the game's Steam page on November 11.

He stated that he became aware of issues with the tempering performance of certain equipment through last weekend's broadcast and Discord community feedback. Upon investigation, it was found that tempering data for specific equipment had been incorrectly linked, causing stats to be applied significantly higher or lower than intended despite consuming the same tempering materials and time.

The development team established the core principle of "not weakening gear currently in use." However, certain weapons had become overly powerful, threatening overall game balance. Reverting to original values would have reduced attack power for some weapons by 30%, so the team decided to correct the erroneous data while reinforcing the base stats and bonus stats of affected equipment to minimize losses as much as possible. He added that depending on the opponent being faced and progression level, players might still feel a drop in performance.

Players affected by the tempering error will receive tempering materials as compensation, and previously equipped gear will not be recalled. Cosmetic items and reward boxes will also be distributed to all players. Since the cosmetic items are newly being prepared, the distribution schedule will be announced at a later date. This maintenance will also reduce item weight burdens and fix various bugs.

ArcheAge Chronicles launched in Steam Early Access on November 3. As of November 12, the game holds a "Mostly Positive" rating on Steam, with 72% of the 477 Korean user reviews being positive.

Originally written in Korean, this article was translated with AI assistance and edited by a native English-speaking editor. Every translation is reviewed by our editorial team before publication. [Read Original]

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