ArcheAge to Launch September 16th

The sandbox MMO ArcheAge receives a release date during PAX Prime.

The news were revealed during an ArcheAge presentation at PAX Prime in Seattle.

"Our road to launch starts with Open Beta commencing on Thursday, September 4 at 10:00 AM PDT and run to the same time on Monday, September 8. Open Beta will be available to all new and veteran players with no invitation required. If you’ve played during Closed Beta, your character will be waiting for you and your timers on crops and taxes will pick up right where they left off."

"Following Open Beta, we will be wiping all servers in preparation for ArcheAge’s Head Start, a four-day advance play window granted to all Founders. Head Start starts on Friday, September 12 at 10:00 AM PDT and culminates with ArcheAge’s official launch. All progress from Head Start will carry over to launch."

For those playing the Alpha, Trion revealed that the servers will be shutting down today, but they won't go without a celebration. "It’s important to note that this announcement does mark the end of Alpha." said Trion. "The Alpha and Omega servers will be permanently brought down Sunday, August 31 at 12:00 AM, but not without due fanfare. Starting this Saturday at 6:00 PM PDT, our diligent Alpha testers should check their in-game mail, keep a weather eye on the horizon, and be ready for anything…"