Yes, Archive 81 is based on a true story. It takes elements from real - life events and weaves them into a fictional narrative that often has elements of horror and mystery.
Archive 81 is purely fictional. The plot and characters are made up to captivate the audience and offer an engaging story rather than being rooted in real events.
Some of the aspects like the existence of certain archives could be true. Maybe there were real - life collections of old documents that inspired the archive in the story.
Well, the way it incorporates historical and cultural references makes it seem that way. It doesn't just create a completely fictional world but rather grounds it in things that we can recognize from real life. Also, the way the mystery unfolds is somewhat similar to how real - life mysteries might be explored, with clues and revelations that feel like they could be based on real investigations.