Beta-1
The Beta-1 and Beta-2 testing phases of Ashes of Creation will be short.[1]
- Bear McCreary's music will be unveiled in Beta-1.[2]
The game should be pretty much done (at beta stage) and final polish and stuff like that being put in. We don't want people to get totally burnt out on the game before we actually release. So once we get to the beta phases it should be short and sweet.[1] – Jeffrey Bard
Beta testing of Ashes of Creation (the MMORPG) will be closed.[3]
- Ashes of Creation Apocalypse has an open beta testing phase, starting December 18, 2018.[4]
Contents
Beta release schedule
| Phase | Release | Estimated/Actual date |
|---|---|---|
| Beta | Beta-1. | - |
| Beta-2. | - |
Beta NDA
Alpha-1, Alpha-2, Beta-1, Beta-2 releases are not covered by NDA (non-disclosure agreement).[5]
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.[9][10]
- Alpha-1, Alpha-2, Beta-1, and Beta-2 were available for purchase during the Kickstarter and Summer crowdfunding campaigns.[8]
- Alpha-1 was available in the Intrepid pre-order pack from the cosmetic store.[11]
- Alpha-2 and Beta-2 were available during PAX West 2017.[12][13]
- Alpha-2, Beta-1, and Beta-2 are currently available in Pre-order packs on the cosmetic store.[14]
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Pre-order packs
A swamp is a sweltering mass of stagnation and decay, yet beneath and above the billowing depths, life thrives. For those who know where to look, untapped power may be found. Be wary - as with any power, it is well-guarded, and one would do well to remember that the bog is always watching.[15]
Pre-order packs are available from the Cosmetic store.[14]
- 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.[17]
Server wipes
Alpha and Beta servers will be wiped prior to launch.[18]
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As a general rule, if the testing phase contains the word Alpha, it is safe to assume there will likely be wipes.[19] – Steven Sharif
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Milestones
- First team members were hired in December 2015.[20]
- Ashes of Creation development began in February 2016.[20]
- Official website was launched and project announced, December 10, 2016.[20]
- Official discord was launched, January 18, 2017.[21]
- Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign launched with $750,000 funding goal, May 2, 2017.[22]
- Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign completed with 19,576 backers raising $3,271,809, June 3, 2017.[23]
- Summer crowdfunding campaign launched, June 21, 2017.[24]
- Summer crowdfunding campaign completed with 2,485 backers, July 22, 2017.[25]
- Raised $16,500 for Extra Life children's hospitals, November 4, 2017.[26]
- PAX West 2017, September 1-4, 2017.[27][28]
- Alpha-0 released on schedule, December 15, 2017.[29]
- Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2018, March 19-23, 2018.[30]
- PAX East 2018, April 5-8, 2018.[31]
- Last day for purchases of Alpha-1 through Intrepid pre-order packs, August 15, 2018.[32]
- At Gamescom with My.com, August 20, 2018.[33]
- 100 developers working on Ashes of Creation, August 27, 2018.[34]
- PAX West 2018 panel, September 1, 2018.[35]
- Ashes of Creation Apocalypse battle royale (previously called Alpha-1 phase 1 battlegrounds), October 19, 2018.[36]
- Raised $20,518 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life, November 4, 2018.[37]
- 60 developers working on Ashes of Creation at San Diego offices (following disengagement with Malaysian art team), April 15, 2019.[38]
- Raised $20,901 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life, November 3, 2019.[39]
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Accomplishments
- Kickstarter's most funded MMORPG.[40]
- Kickstarter's #7 most funded video game.[41]
- Most anticipated MMO – MMORPG.com's Best of 2017 Awards.[42]
- Most anticipated early access hands-on MMORPG – MMOs World.[43]
- Gamescom 2018: Best Independent game.[44]
- Gamescom 2018: Best Online game.[44]
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See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Livestream, 31 October 2018 (57:22).
- ↑
- ↑ Livestream, 8 April 2018 (AM) (6:39).
- ↑ Press release - Ashes of Creation Apocalypse Launches December 18.
- ↑ Livestream, 18 January 2018 (49:26).
- ↑
- ↑ Livestream, 29 May 2020 (31:37).
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 Kickstarter packages.
- ↑ MMOGAMES Interview, 8 September 2017.
- ↑
- ↑ Intrepid pre-order pack.
- ↑ PAX West 2017 Alpha package.
- ↑ PAX West 2017 Beta package.
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Ashes of Creation cosmetic store.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Ashes of Creation - July Cosmetics.
- ↑ Interview, 24 August 2018 (12:18).
- ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 Livestream, 17 November 2017 (28:50).
- ↑
- ↑
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 MASSIVELY OP interview: Ashes of Creation on a new way to MMO.
- ↑
- ↑ Ashes of Creation Kickstarter campaign
- ↑ Ashes of Creation Kickstarter.
- ↑
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- ↑ Intrepid Studios Dev Team.
- ↑ PAX West 2017 Schedule.
- ↑ PAX West 2017 Map.
- ↑ Livestream, 18 January 2018 (2:48).
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- ↑ Ashes of Creation Gamescom 2018 Interview: Responding to Criticism.
- ↑
- ↑ Intrepid Studios Extra Life 2018 (@MediaAoC).
- ↑ Interview, 15 April 2019 (5:09).
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- ↑
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- ↑ MMORPG.com's Best of 2017 Awards.
- ↑ Most Anticipated MMORPGs For 2018.
- ↑ 44.0 44.1 DualShockers’ Gamescom 2018 Awards
