Archlord 2
Archlord 2 was Webzen’s free-to-play Windows fantasy MMORPG and a parallel-universe sequel to ArchLord. Its weapon-based classless role system supported quests and dungeons, while battlegrounds, open conflict and battles advertised at up to 200 versus 200 formed the main competitive focus. Servers closed on November 24, 2015.
Platform availability
Highlighted platforms are supported by the sources in this profile. Dimmed platforms were not confirmed in the current research pass.
MMO DNA
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Both PvE and PvP are recorded
Meaningful solo play is recorded
Structured or theme-park play is the stronger catalog signal
Targeted, turn-based or text combat is recorded
Why you might like it
- Characters changed combat roles by equipping different weapon types instead of selecting a fixed class.
- Large battlegrounds, open PvP and castle-siege content targeted players who preferred faction competition.
- Questing, dungeons and boss content provided PvE progression between competitive battles.
Things to consider
- All official servers closed on November 24, 2015.
- The cash shop was part of the progression environment and contemporary coverage reported pay-to-win concerns.
- Housing, crafting, player trading and controller support were not confirmed in the sources reviewed.
Research record
- Last checked
- 2026-09-03
- Profile depth
- Full — individually researched
- Source note
- Webzen launched the Western open beta on July 8, 2014. Multiple contemporary sources independently record the November 24, 2015 shutdown.
What MMOFinder has checked
- Core factsDeveloper, publisher, release state, model and platforms were individually checked.Verified
- Current statusLifecycle wording reflects the evidence available on September 3, 2026.Verified
- Gameplay featuresFeature claims were checked against the linked sources; unconfirmed systems are labeled as such.Verified
- Gameplay mediaTwo source-attributed gameplay images are recorded.Verified
- Source trail4 linked research sources are recorded.Verified
- Last reviewedCatalog fields reviewed September 3, 2026.Verified
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Archlord 2 relationship map
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Archlord 2 timeline
A concise timeline based on the dated sources linked in this profile.
- 2014Release record
MMOFinder records Archlord 2 as released in 2014.
- Current recordCatalog status
Closed — servers shut down November 24, 2015
- 2026-09-03Research checked
Core facts, lifecycle details, platforms and gameplay features were individually reviewed.
Archlord 2 screenshots & gameplay
Two verified gameplay images and a gameplay video for a quick look at the game in action.
Source: Verified YouTube gameplay video
Archlord 2 gameplay, platforms and status
Archlord 2 is cataloged as a PvP-focused fantasy MMORPG with weapon-based tab-target mmorpg combat. Its recorded platforms are Windows, and its business model is Free-to-play with cash shop. The current lifecycle record is: Closed — servers shut down November 24, 2015.
Documented systems include PvE, PvP. The current sources did not confirm housing, crafting, trading, controller support; those omissions are not presented as proof that a feature never existed. Webzen launched the Western open beta on July 8, 2014. Multiple contemporary sources independently record the November 24, 2015 shutdown.
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