Alpha-2
Alpha-2 is the Persistent alpha.[1][2] This release is expected to include the following:
- Tulnar race.[3]
- Ships.[4]
- Religions.[5]
- Secondary classes.[6][7]
- Emblem, logo and symbol editor (tentatively).[8]
"Persistent" means that the Alpha-2 servers will be kept up all day and night until launch.[9]
- There may still be character wipes.
- There may still be testing wipes.
- Betas will probably not be persistent.
- Alpha-2 servers will become the public test servers post-launch.
- Used to test patches and updates.
Contents
Alpha-2 availability
| Phase | Release | Estimated/Actual date |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha | Alpha-2 (persistent alpha).[1][2] | - |
Tulnar race
The Tulnar race will be in place before Alpha-2. Concepts and early works are expected at that time.[3]
Ship assets will likely be released leading in to Alpha-2.[4]
Emblem, logo and symbol editor
The user interface will allow emblems, logos and symbols to be designed in-game.[11][12][8]
The developers are now considering including image import functionality.[14] This was previously not under consideration.[11]
I know previously we had spoken about not allowing custom user images in the game, however I think we're leaning more now in the direction of allowing for custom user images. Absolutely well what it will be is the fact that we're a subscription game and if you want to jeopardize your account by doing the wrong thing with regards to custom users [images] then by all means you may do so and we'll have stringent practices in place to prevent that from actually being an issue.[14] – Steven Sharif
Emblem editor functionality is tentatively planned for Alpha-2.[8]
Alpha-2 NDA
Alpha-1, Alpha-2, Beta-1, Beta-2 releases are not covered by NDA (non-disclosure agreement).[15]
Early access
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Ashes of Creation early access packages:
- Alpha-0 and "Beta-0" are the invite-only "raffle" alpha and beta test phases.[18][19]
- Alpha-1, Alpha-2, Beta-1, and Beta-2 were available for purchase during the Kickstarter and Summer crowdfunding campaigns.[17]
- Alpha-1 was available in the Intrepid pre-order pack from the cosmetic store.[20]
- Alpha-2 and Beta-2 were available during PAX West 2017.[21][22]
- Alpha-2, Beta-1, and Beta-2 are currently available in Pre-order packs on the cosmetic store.[23]
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Pre-order packs
There lie no shortage of aspirants looking to change their lot, but what is conviction without strength? As chance would have it, beings exist in this world willing to barter with desperate souls for a taste of their unnatural might. In the end, no price is too great for the opportunity to forge one's own destiny.[24]
Pre-order packs are available from the Cosmetic store.[23]
- Wayfarer pre-order pack (History).
- Expeditionary pre-order pack (History).
- Voyager pre-order pack (History).
- Voyager plus pre-order pack (History).
Participation
Alpha and Beta participation is expected to grow with the sale of pre-order packs.[26]
Server wipes
Alpha and Beta servers will be wiped prior to launch.[27]
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Milestones
- First team members were hired in December 2015.[28]
- Ashes of Creation development began in February 2016.[28]
- Official website was launched and project announced, December 10, 2016.[28]
- Official discord was launched, January 18, 2017.[29]
- Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign launched with $750,000 funding goal, May 2, 2017.[30]
- Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign completed with 19,576 backers raising $3,271,809, June 3, 2017.[31]
- Summer crowdfunding campaign launched, June 21, 2017.[32]
- Summer crowdfunding campaign completed with 2,485 backers, July 22, 2017.[33]
- Raised $16,500 for Extra Life children's hospitals, November 4, 2017.[34]
- PAX West 2017, September 1-4, 2017.[35][36]
- Alpha-0 released on schedule, December 15, 2017.[37]
- Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2018, March 19-23, 2018.[38]
- PAX East 2018, April 5-8, 2018.[39]
- Last day for purchases of Alpha-1 through Intrepid pre-order packs, August 15, 2018.[40]
- At Gamescom with My.com, August 20, 2018.[41]
- 100 developers working on Ashes of Creation, August 27, 2018.[42]
- PAX West 2018 panel, September 1, 2018.[43]
- Ashes of Creation Apocalypse battle royale (previously called Alpha-1 phase 1 battlegrounds), October 19, 2018.[44]
- Raised $20,518 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life, November 4, 2018.[45]
- 60 developers working on Ashes of Creation at San Diego offices (following disengagement with Malaysian art team), April 15, 2019.[46]
- Raised $20,901 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life, November 3, 2019.[47]
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Accomplishments
- Kickstarter's most funded MMORPG.[48]
- Kickstarter's #7 most funded video game.[49]
- Most anticipated MMO – MMORPG.com's Best of 2017 Awards.[50]
- Most anticipated early access hands-on MMORPG – MMOs World.[51]
- Gamescom 2018: Best Independent game.[52]
- Gamescom 2018: Best Online game.[52]
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See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Livestream, 18 January 2018 (25:22).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Livestream, 8 April 2018 (AM) (2:17).
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Livestream, 27 September 2018 (54:02).
- ↑ Interview, 20 October 2018 (0:00).
- ↑ Interview, 20 October 2018 (12:38).
- ↑ Livestream, 28 March 2020 (1:41:11).
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 Livestream, 31 October 2018 (47:44).
- ↑ Livestream, 18 January (25:22).
- ↑ Blog: 10 facts about castle sieges in the MMORPG.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 11.5 Livestream, 17 May 2017 (55:40).
- ↑ 12.0 12.1
- ↑ 13.0 13.1 13.2 Interview, 20 October 2018 (3:35:54).
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Livestream, 26 July 2019 (1:05:28).
- ↑ Livestream, 18 January 2018 (49:26).
- ↑
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 Kickstarter packages.
- ↑ MMOGAMES Interview, 8 September 2017.
- ↑
- ↑ Intrepid pre-order pack.
- ↑ PAX West 2017 Alpha package.
- ↑ PAX West 2017 Beta package.
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 Ashes of Creation cosmetic store.
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 Blog: Dark Allegiances.
- ↑ Interview, 24 August 2018 (12:18).
- ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 Livestream, 17 November 2017 (28:50).
- ↑
- ↑ 28.0 28.1 28.2 MASSIVELY OP interview: Ashes of Creation on a new way to MMO.
- ↑
- ↑ Ashes of Creation Kickstarter campaign
- ↑ Ashes of Creation Kickstarter.
- ↑
- ↑
- ↑ Intrepid Studios Dev Team.
- ↑ PAX West 2017 Schedule.
- ↑ PAX West 2017 Map.
- ↑ Livestream, 18 January 2018 (2:48).
- ↑
- ↑
- ↑
- ↑ Ashes of Creation Gamescom 2018 Interview: Responding to Criticism.
- ↑
- ↑ Intrepid Studios Extra Life 2018 (@MediaAoC).
- ↑ Interview, 15 April 2019 (5:09).
- ↑
- ↑
- ↑
- ↑ MMORPG.com's Best of 2017 Awards.
- ↑ Most Anticipated MMORPGs For 2018.
- ↑ 52.0 52.1 DualShockers’ Gamescom 2018 Awards
