Archeage is a free-to-play MMORPG developed by Funcom. It was released in May 2016 and is available on both PC and smartphone. While the game provides a lot of entertainment, it’s still a work in progress. If you’re looking for an alternative, consider checking out another Funcom title –– The Wolf Among Us. It’s the same developer, but with different game dynamics and a more mature story.
Whether you’re a gamer or just enjoy a good story, you can make money online with Archeage. The following will tell you how.
The Basics
Archeage is available to play entirely for free. While it’s a good idea to register your account on the game’s website, you don’t need to do so to play. You can also download the Chrome extension, GameWarden, which not only allows you to play without registering, but also gives you additional features like an in-game chat box and a game overlay. You don’t need to use these additional features to make money, but they certainly don’t hurt.
The gameplay is similar to that of other free-to-play titles. You’ll see familiar elements like an overhead map of the game world and icons that represent characters and items. The major difference is that you’ll be doing most of your mining and crafting on land –– instead of in space as in most other F2P games.
Mining
The most readily available resource in Archeage is iron. This is represented by a blue icon that you can mine for in a stone cave. You don’t need to mine all of it yourself. As long as you have a functioning computer or smartphone, you can hire a mining bot to do the work for you in exchange for game currency –– called Archers Coins (ARC). The cost of a mining bot is around $500 a month, plus you’ll need around $50,000 worth of Archers Coins to purchase one.
Herblore
You’ll need to stock your personal medicine cabinet with the game’s unique herbs and minerals. These are called Herblore in Archeage. The process of synthesizing herbs and minerals into useful items is called alchemy. You’ll either need to discover the recipes yourself through trial and error or pay someone to teach you. The cost to learn these things is extremely high and can range anywhere from a few thousand to a million gold pieces. For those looking to make quick money, consider selling your herbs and minerals to other players for around 10% of the market price.
Blacksmithing
One of the more useful items in Archeage is the Blacksmith. This is a job that you can take on yourself or hire others to do. You’ll start by crafting iron weapons, then take on more complicated projects like making armor and accessories. Like most other free-to-play titles, you’ll also have the ability to purchase upgrade and improvement kits that provide you with additional perks and cut down on the time you spend on certain tasks. When you finally beat the game, you can look forward to upgrading your weapons and armor to improve your combat efficiency. This is when the real money comes in.
Offering Other Players Services
Another way to make money in Archeage is to offer your services to other players. This could be in the form of an assistant, counselor, or even a mercenary. Just remember that you’ll be working for tips, so make sure that you offer something valuable in return. You can also sell your services to other players for a fee. Just keep in mind that you have competition –– other players may also want your services, too.
Conclusion
To wrap things up, let’s discuss some things you should keep in mind if you decide to make money online with Archeage. First, make sure that you’re aware of the game’s limitations. It’s a free-to-play MMORPG, which means that it’s always going to have a casual, enjoyable atmosphere. This is not a title that you’ll want to put too much investment in. It’s certainly possible to make some money from it, but you may not become financially independent from it. The same goes for Funcom’s other titles; they are all fun and enjoyable, but you may not necessarily consider them as viable money-making opportunities as you might with Archeage.