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* [[Ashes of Creation]] will be released on the PC platform.<ref>[[File:kickstarter platform.png|350px|link=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1791529601/ashes-of-creation-new-mmorpg-by-intrepid-studios/faqs]]</ref> | * [[Ashes of Creation]] will be released on the PC platform.<ref>[[File:kickstarter platform.png|350px|link=https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1791529601/ashes-of-creation-new-mmorpg-by-intrepid-studios/faqs]]</ref> | ||
* Console support may be decided at a later point.<ref name="control">[[File:ui control.png|350px]]</ref> | * Console support may be decided at a later point.<ref name="control">[[File:ui control.png|350px]]</ref> | ||
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| + | * The developers are rewriting the [[wikipedia:Unreal_Engine#Unreal_Engine_4|Unreal engine 4]] back-end to add proprietary networking code that will enable [[Ashes of Creation]] to achieve the mass PvP and combat in the open world, such as [[Node sieges]], [[Castle sieges]], [[Dungeons]] and [[World bosses]].<ref name="livestream-3-May-2017">[https://youtu.be/tqsybteR44Q?t=1610 Livestream, 3 May 2017 (26:50).]</ref> | ||
== Release schedule == | == Release schedule == | ||
Revision as of 01:16, 21 October 2017
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Ashes of Creation is an upcoming MMORPG set in a world of high fantasy where player’s choices will shape and define the world around them.[1]
Box cost
There is no upfront box cost associated with Ashes of Creation.[2]
Subscription model
Ashes of Creation is a subscription based game.[3]
"This allows us to avoid the pay to win mentality many free to play games employ, as well as maintain a steady flow of new content for all our players."
Pay to win
Ashes of Creation will not be pay to win.[4]
"Ashes of Creation will not be pay to win, that is our pledge to the community. One of the core principles we set forth with Ashes of Creation is a very strong desire to maintain the game's even playing field."
Localization/Translation
Efforts will be made to translate Ashes of Creation into multiple languages.[5]
- Translation will be done in the game client based on interest.
Platforms
- Ashes of Creation will be released on the PC platform.[6]
- Console support may be decided at a later point.[7]
Performance
- The developers are rewriting the Unreal engine 4 back-end to add proprietary networking code that will enable Ashes of Creation to achieve the mass PvP and combat in the open world, such as Node sieges, Castle sieges, Dungeons and World bosses.[8]
Release schedule
Alpha Two is coming in Q3 2024! We have not announced specific dates or testing schedules for Alpha Two, Beta One, or Beta Two yet.[9]
The Ashes of Creation release schedule is subject to change.[10]
![[10]](#cite_note-kickstarter_release_schedule.png-10){kind=link}
- Spot testing has begun, some limited NDA'd testers are participating in spot tests and December will see more, including some major headless client testing. Also those of you that still have the A1 launcher may see an update in the next couple weeks.[11] – Steven Sharif
![[11]](#cite_note-steven-a2-spot-testing-started.png-11){kind=link}
- The NDA spot testing that will be before Alpha-2: We will have first one with our PI members, then we'll have some with our Alpha-1 users, and then our Alpha-2 users; and of course Alpha-2 will not be NDA, but that spot testing will be NDA.[12] – Margaret Krohn
| Phase | Release | Estimated/Actual date |
|---|---|---|
| Pre‑alpha | Alpha-0.[13] | December 15, 2017.[14] |
| APOC | Ashes of Creation Apocalypse battle royale stress test (NDA).[15] | September 7, 2018.[16] |
| Ashes of Creation Apocalypse battle royale stress test (NDA lifted).[17] | October 19, 2018.[17] | |
| Ashes of Creation Apocalypse battle royale open beta.[18] | December 18, 2018.[19] | |
| Ashes of Creation Apocalypse battle royale early access.[20] | September 24, 2019.[21] | |
| Ashes of Creation Apocalypse castle siege mode PI closed testing.[22] | December 19, 2019.[22] | |
| Ashes of Creation Apocalypse battle royale testing ends.[23] | March 10, 2020.[24] | |
| Alpha | Alpha-1 early preview livestream.[25] | March 27, 2020.[26] |
| Alpha-1 limited QA testing (NDA).[27][28] | May 28, 2020.[29][30] | |
| Alpha-1 preview pre-test 1 (NDA).[31] | Dec 18 - Dec 21 2020.[31] | |
| Alpha-1 preview pre-test 2 (NDA).[31] | Feb 19 - Feb 22 2021.[32][33] | |
| Alpha-1 preview intermittent spot testing (NDA).[34][35] | Mar 19 - Jul 9 2021.[34][35] | |
| Alpha-1 preview weekend (no NDA).[34] | July 9 - July 11 2021.[36][37][34] | |
| Alpha-1 (no NDA).[34] | July 14 - August 15 2021.[38][39] | |
| Alpha-2 spot testing (NDA).[12][40][41][42] | November 2023.[11] | |
| Alpha-2 (No NDA).[12][41][43][44] | Q3 2024.[9][12][45] | |
| Beta | Beta-1. | To be announced.[39] |
| Beta-2. | To be announced.[39] | |
| Pre‑release | Head start for crowdfunding backers at the Founder level and above.[46] | 1-2 days before launch.[46][47] |
| Release | Launch (live) release. | To be announced.[39][48] |
| Post‑launch | Major releases (DLC expansions). | Quarterly or six-monthly.[49][50] |
| Minor releases. | Monthly.[49][50] |
![[13]](#cite_note-alpha-0_pre-alpha.png-13){kind=link}
![[16]](#cite_note-alpha-1-stress-test-3.png-16){kind=link}
![[17]](#cite_note-alpha1-phase-1-update.png-17){kind=link}
![[19]](#cite_note-apoc-beta.png-19){kind=link}
![[24]](#cite_note-apoc-offline.png-24){kind=link}
![[27]](#cite_note-alpha-1-nda-2.png-27){kind=link}
![[28]](#cite_note-alpha-1-nda-1.png-28){kind=link}
![[29]](#cite_note-steven-a1-testing-start.png-29){kind=link}
![[36]](#cite_note-steven-a1preview-end.png-36){kind=link}
![[38]](#cite_note-alpha-1-end.png-38){kind=link}
![[39]](#cite_note-release-dates.png-39){kind=link}
![[44]](#cite_note-alpha_and_beta_phases.png-44){kind=link}
![[45]](#cite_note-vaknar-a2.png-45){kind=link}
![[46]](#cite_note-founder.png-46){kind=link}
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See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 A reactive world - Nodes.
- ↑
- ↑
- ↑
- ↑ Livestream 17 May 2017 (1:09:22).
- ↑
- ↑ 350px
- ↑ Livestream, 3 May 2017 (26:50).
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Intrepid Studios Support - What are the Alpha/Beta Release dates?
- ↑
- ↑ 11.0 11.1
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 Livestream, September 29, 2023 (55:34).
- ↑
- ↑ Livestream, January 18, 2018 (2:48).
- ↑ Livestream, September 1, 2018 (54:06).
- ↑
- ↑ 17.0 17.1
- ↑ Press release - Ashes of Creation Apocalypse Launches December 18.
- ↑
- ↑ Blog: Ashes of Creation Apocalypse heads into early access.
- ↑ @AoCApocalypse on Twitter.
- ↑ 22.0 22.1 Livestream, December 17, 2019 (18:33).
- ↑ Blog: Early Access for Ashes of Creation Apocalypse Battle Royale Testing Ends.
- ↑
- ↑ March 2020 newsletter.
- ↑ Video, March 23, 2020 (0:01).
- ↑
- ↑
- ↑
- ↑ Creative Director's Letter, 2020-04-1.
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 Blog: Creative Director's Letter, October 16 2020
- ↑ Livestream, February 26, 2021 (14:58).
- ↑ Blog: Creative Director's Letter, January 2021.
- ↑ 34.0 34.1 34.2 34.3 34.4 Alpha One Schedule Update, May 10 2021.
- ↑ 35.0 35.1 An Update on Alpha One Schedule, March 12 2021
- ↑
- ↑ Ashes of Creation Twitter - Alpha-1 Preview Weekend Begins
- ↑
- ↑ 39.0 39.1 39.2 39.3
- ↑ Interview, July 9, 2023 (26:35).
- ↑ 41.0 41.1 Livestream, March 31, 2023 (5:57).
- ↑ Livestream, October 14, 2022 (17:05).
- ↑ Livestream, January 18, 2018 (25:22).
- ↑
- ↑
- ↑ 46.0 46.1
- ↑
- ↑ Livestream, March 8, 2019 (57:26).
- ↑ 49.0 49.1 Interview, February 7, 2021 (21:57).
- ↑ 50.0 50.1 Livestream, May 8, 2017 (11:14).
