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ArcheAge War's Exciting New Update

On February 19, 2026, ArcheAge War, the latest entry in the beloved ArcheAge franchise, launched a significant update that promises to enhance the player experience with new content and features. As a cross-platform MMORPG for both PC and mobile, this update introduces a new trading system and an exciting area for players to explore and conquer.

New Area: Valley of Forks

The highlight of the update is the addition of the new area, the Valley of Forks, located within the continent of Harihara's Songland. This new zone is designed to offer a higher level of challenge compared to existing areas like the Blue Demon’s Hideout. The Valley of Forks allows players to engage in free PvP combat in a chaotic environment, divided into two distinct zones that feature an array of formidable monsters. Each level offers unique challenges, with specific areas bustling with monster spawns and teleportation points, providing thrilling combat experiences for players seeking to test their skills against more powerful foes.

Implementation of the Universe Exchange

Responding to player feedback, ArcheAge War has also unveiled the Universe Exchange, a groundbreaking trading platform that enables item transactions not only between global servers but also between the global and Korean servers. This enhancement is expected to streamline item circulation and reduce disparities in item availability across different servers and regions. Following its implementation, traditional in-game trading systems limited to individual servers will be discontinued, allowing for a comprehensive economic adjustment across the entire game world. To ensure stable economic conditions, developers will continuously monitor trading trends and modify the list of tradable items accordingly.

Addition of New Groars

The update also introduces new groars, the loyal companions players can summon. Among the additions are a legendary groar, the Divine Ajaapa, and an epic groar, Snow Cloud Maharam, both equipped with unique combat skills that can reduce enemy crowd control resistance under certain conditions. By acquiring new rare-grade groars, including Sunny Horman and Delicate Ner, players can further enhance their collection effects and overall combat abilities.

New Naval Collection Effects

To address previous limitations faced by players who do not frequently engage with naval content, the update introduces Naval Collection Effects that can be acquired from both field activities and sea dungeons. This addition allows players to boost their ship stats through diverse gameplay experiences, ultimately leading to more seamless upgrades and improvements.

Changes to Legendary Armbands and Other System Improvements

In response to the challenges players faced in obtaining desired options for legendary-grade armbands, a Effect Change System has been implemented. This allows for customization of the existing legendary armband options, preserving their value while simplifying the process of achieving the desired statistics.

Additionally, the Temple of Power has undergone significant reforms, leading to a new record-keeping feature displaying guild battle results and an updated regeneration system for destroyed bases. This improvement aims to enhance strategic gameplay and balance, offering both attacking and defending guilds a more rewarding combat experience.

Ongoing Updates and Community Engagement

As part of the update, new areas called the