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]
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).[4]
- QA testing prior to the full release of Alpha-1 is covered by NDA.[5][6]
Our plan at the moment is for you to review and accept the NDA as part of the game client itself. Keep an eye out for emails in your inbox on how to test as we get closer![8] – Sarah Flanagan
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.[10][11]
- Alpha-1, Alpha-2, Beta-1, and Beta-2 were available for purchase during the Kickstarter and Summer crowdfunding campaigns.[9]
- Alpha-1 was available in the Intrepid pre-order pack from the cosmetic store.[12]
- Alpha-2 and Beta-2 were available during PAX West 2017.[13][14]
- Alpha-2, Beta-1, and Beta-2 are currently available in Pre-order packs on the cosmetic store.[15]
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Pre-order packs
Though prowess in battle is easily observed, diplomacy is an art in its own right. To unite is to become strong, and no few historic moments have been etched into eternity through the efforts of those who have fought for a common cause. The efficacy of this practice is not lost upon the Kaelar, and they have gone to great lengths to perfect it.[16]
Pre-order packs are available from the Cosmetic store.[15]
- Wayfarer pre-order pack (History).
- Expeditionary pre-order pack (History).
- Voyager pre-order pack (History).
- Voyager plus pre-order pack (History).
We offer cosmetics for players who wish to support the project early. The exclusive nature of the limited availability is something I think collectors value. If you buy cosmetics as an MMO player, I know I enjoyed if the cosmetic is rare and not every girl at the party is wearing the same dress. In addition, these cosmetics are used to populate the world through NPC variants and color/texture changes so their offering aligns with our production schedule. The good thing about these packs is they contain no P2W advantages and there is no box cost, so from a mechanics standpoint you do not need to buy them to excel in the game on launch. And also, there are comparable and subjectively more grand cosmetics achievable in game as well.[17] – Steven Sharif
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Participation
Alpha and Beta participation is expected to grow with the sale of pre-order packs.[19]
Server wipes
Alpha and Beta servers will be wiped prior to launch.[20]
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- Servers may also be wiped between individual tests, unless the developers require progression to be saved for certain spot tests.[21]
As a general rule, if the testing phase contains the word Alpha, it is safe to assume there will likely be wipes.[22] – Steven Sharif
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Milestones
- First team members were hired in December 2015.[23]
- Ashes of Creation development began in February 2016.[23]
- Official website was launched and project announced, December 10, 2016.[23]
- Official discord was launched, January 18, 2017.[24]
- Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign launched with $750,000 funding goal, May 2, 2017.[25]
- Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign completed with 19,576 backers raising $3,271,809, June 3, 2017.[26]
- Summer crowdfunding campaign launched, June 21, 2017.[27]
- Summer crowdfunding campaign completed with 2,485 backers, July 22, 2017.[28]
- PAX West 2017, September 1-4, 2017.[29][30]
- Raised $16,500 for Extra Life children's hospitals, November 4, 2017.[31]
- Alpha-0 released on schedule, December 15, 2017.[32]
- Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2018, March 19-23, 2018.[33]
- PAX East 2018, April 5-8, 2018.[34]
- Last day for purchases of Alpha-1 through Intrepid pre-order packs, August 15, 2018.[35]
- At Gamescom with My.com, August 20, 2018.[36]
- 100 developers working on Ashes of Creation, August 27, 2018.[37]
- PAX West 2018 panel, September 1, 2018.[38]
- Ashes of Creation Apocalypse battle royale (previously called Alpha-1 phase 1 battlegrounds), October 19, 2018.[39]
- Raised $20,518 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life, November 4, 2018.[40]
- 60 developers working on Ashes of Creation at San Diego offices (following disengagement with Malaysian art team), April 15, 2019.[41]
- Raised $20,901 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life, November 3, 2019.[42]
- Announced a mutual parting of ways with publisher My.games, August 21, 2020.[43]
- Almost 3,000,000 registered accounts for Ashes of Creation, October 17, 2020.[44]
- ~87 developers working on Ashes of Creation, October 17, 2020.[45]
- Raised $88,546 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life, November 8, 2020.[46]
- Official ashesofcreation.com website redesign, February 26, 2021.[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]
- Best indie MMO of 2020 – massivelyop.com reader's poll.[53]
- Most anticipated MMO of 2021 and beyond – massivelyop.com reader's poll.[54]
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See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Livestream, 31 October 2018 (57:22).
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- ↑ Livestream, 8 April 2018 (AM) (6:39).
- ↑ Livestream, 18 January 2018 (49:26).
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Livestream, 29 May 2020 (31:37).
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- ↑ Blog: Creative Director's Letter, October 16 2020
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- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Kickstarter packages.
- ↑ MMOGAMES Interview, 8 September 2017.
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- ↑ Intrepid pre-order pack.
- ↑ PAX West 2017 Alpha package.
- ↑ PAX West 2017 Beta package.
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Ashes of Creation cosmetic store.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 Ashes of Creation Store: February cosmetics.
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- ↑ Interview, 24 August 2018 (12:18).
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 Livestream, 17 November 2017 (28:50).
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- ↑ Livestream, 30 November 2020 (7:27).
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- ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 MASSIVELY OP interview: Ashes of Creation on a new way to MMO.
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- ↑ Ashes of Creation Kickstarter campaign
- ↑ Ashes of Creation Kickstarter.
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- ↑ PAX West 2017 Schedule.
- ↑ PAX West 2017 Map.
- ↑ Intrepid Studios Dev Team.
- ↑ Livestream, 18 January 2018 (2:48).
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- ↑ Ashes of Creation Gamescom 2018 Interview: Responding to Criticism.
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- ↑ Intrepid Studios Extra Life 2018 (@MediaAoC).
- ↑ Interview, 15 April 2019 (5:09).
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- ↑ Blog: New Adventure Awaits.
- ↑ Interview, 17 October 2020 (18:36).
- ↑ Interview, 17 October 2020 (56:55).
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- ↑ Livestream, 26 February 2021 (9:51).
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- ↑ MMORPG.com's Best of 2017 Awards.
- ↑ Most Anticipated MMORPGs For 2018.
- ↑ 52.0 52.1 DualShockers’ Gamescom 2018 Awards
- ↑ MassivelyOP 2020 awards reader's poll.
- ↑ MassivelyOP reader's poll.
