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Alpha-1, Alpha-2, Beta-1, Beta-2 releases are not covered by NDA (non-disclosure agreement).[1]

  • QA testing prior to the full release of Alpha-1 will likely be covered by NDA.[2]
    • The text and voice NDA was lifted from the PI QA testing phase on May 28, 2020.[3]

Release schedule

Based on community feedback I decided to prioritize the alpha one testing phase and forego the castle siege Apoc testing until after Alpha One. This is a riskier development path, but demonstrating the mmorpg core systems became higher priority.[4] – Steven Sharif

We have a lot of work ahead of us. In 2020, we will be inviting you into the Alpha One test phase where you will get to experience the systems and mechanics of the MMORPG we have all been waiting for. We are excited for all of the data this will provide us with and cannot wait to make the iterations necessary to create the MMORPG of our dreams. The Alpha One experience will not be under NDA, so our glorious community will be able to watch along as our Alpha One testers take their first steps into Verra.[5] – Steven Sharif

The Ashes of Creation release schedule is subject to change.[6]

In 2020, you can look forward to new blogs on classes, node types, freehold buildings and equipment. As well as, more in-depth videos that showcase a whole host of systems our Alpha One players will be experiencing in their testing.[5] – Steven Sharif

Phase Release Estimated/Actual date
Pre‑alpha Alpha-0.[7] December 15, 2017.[8]
APOC Ashes of Creation Apocalypse battle royale stress test (NDA).[9] September 7, 2018.[10]
Ashes of Creation Apocalypse battle royale stress test (NDA lifted).[11] October 19, 2018.[11]
Ashes of Creation Apocalypse battle royale open beta.[12] December 18, 2018.[13]
Ashes of Creation Apocalypse battle royale early access.[14] September 24, 2019.[15]
Ashes of Creation Apocalypse castle siege mode PI closed testing.[16] December 19, 2019.[16]
Ashes of Creation Apocalypse battle royale testing ends.[17] March 10, 2020.[18]
Ashes of Creation Apocalypse castle siege mode.[9] After Alpha-1.[17]
Ashes of Creation Apocalypse horde mode.[9] After Alpha-1.[17]
Alpha Alpha-1 early look livestream.[19] March 27, 2020.[20]
Alpha-1 limited QA testing (NDA).[21][2] May 28, 2020.[22][23]
Alpha-1 limited QA testing (no NDA).[21] Summer 2020.[23]
Alpha-1 release (no NDA).[21] Fall 2020.[21][23]
Alpha-2 (persistent alpha).[24][25] -
Beta Betas won through the weekly drawings ("Beta-0").[26] After Alphas, but before Betas.[26]
Beta-1. -
Beta-2. -
Pre‑release Head start for crowdfunding backers at the Founder level and above.[27] 1-2 days before launch.[27][28]
Release Launch (live) release. To be announced.[29]
Post‑launch Major releases (DLC expansions). Quarterly.[30]
Minor releases. Monthly.[30]

Early access

Alpha and beta key concept art.[31]

Ashes of Creation early access packages:

Participation

Alpha and Beta participation is expected to grow with the sale of pre-order packs.[38]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Livestream, 18 January 2018 (49:26).
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 alpha-1-nda-1.png
  3. ↑ Livestream, 29 May 2020 (31:37).
  4. ↑ alpha-1-nda-3.png
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Blog: Creative Director's Letter
  6. ↑ kickstarter release schedule.png
  7. ↑ alpha-0 pre-alpha.png
  8. ↑ Livestream, 18 January 2018 (2:48).
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Livestream, 1 September 2018 (54:06).
  10. ↑ alpha-1-stress-test-3.png
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 alpha1-phase-1-update.png
  12. ↑ Press release - Ashes of Creation Apocalypse Launches December 18.
  13. ↑ apoc-beta.png
  14. ↑ Blog: Ashes of Creation Apocalypse heads into early access.
  15. ↑ @AoCApocalypse on Twitter.
  16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Livestream, 17 December 2019 (18:33).
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 Blog: Early Access for Ashes of Creation Apocalypse Battle Royale Testing Ends.
  18. ↑ apoc-offline.png
  19. ↑ March 2020 newsletter.
  20. ↑ Video, 23 March 2020 (0:01).
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 21.2 21.3 alpha-1-nda-2.png
  22. ↑ steven-a1-testing-start.png
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 Creative Director's Letter, 1 April 2020.
  24. ↑ Livestream, 18 January 2018 (25:22).
  25. ↑ alpha and beta phases.png
  26. ↑ 26.0 26.1 26.2 beta 0.png
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 Founder.png
  28. ↑ Braver of Worlds.png
  29. ↑ Livestream, 8 March 2019 (57:26).
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 Livestream, 8 May 2017 (11:14).
  31. ↑ 31.0 31.1 Kickstarter packages.
  32. ↑ MMOGAMES Interview, 8 September 2017.
  33. ↑ Intrepid pre-order pack.
  34. ↑ PAX West 2017 Alpha package.
  35. ↑ PAX West 2017 Beta package.
  36. ↑ Ashes of Creation cosmetic store.
  37. ↑ Interview, 24 August 2018 (12:18).
  38. ↑ 38.0 38.1 38.2 Livestream, 17 November 2017 (28:50).
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