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[[Alpha-1 testing]] is scheduled for fall 2020. Everything prior to this date is considered QA testing that [[Alpha-1]] backers are invited to join in stages.{{quote|alpha-1-nda-2.png|link=https://discordapp.com/channels/256164085366915072/256164085366915072/694823375553691670}}
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[[File:alpha one test schedule asset.jpg|450px|thumb|<blockquote>''I am happy to announce the dates for Alpha One testing. This schedule will include Alpha One testers for a 4-day stress test starting on December 18, 2020. Now this first test will remain under NDA, as there will still likely be some considerable polish and bug fixing necessary. I will of course provide some recorded footage of the event so the community at large can see the testing. The gap between the December test and the February test will provide our team with the time necessary to iterate and fix bugs, then in March we will aim to have a 1-week test stood up in preparation for the final month-long test in April.''{{web|https://ashesofcreation.com/news/2020-10-16-creative-directors-letter|Blog: Creative Director's Letter, October 16 2020}}{{ndash|[[Steven Sharif]]}}</blockquote>]]
  
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* Limited Alpha-1 testing began May 28, 2020 with [[Royalty]] and above backers. Initially these tests will be conducted during single day sessions, which over the course of several months will evolve into weekend testing periods.{{web|https://ashesofcreation.com/news/2020-04-01-creative-directors-letter|Creative Director's Letter, 1 April 2020.}}
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* The text and voice [[NDA]] has been lifted from this testing phase.{{livestream|29 May 2020|31m37|ZKdaKuYLtiw}}
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* The NDA will remain in place until the end of fall.{{quote|alpha-1-nda-2.png|link=https://discordapp.com/channels/256164085366915072/256164085366915072/694823375553691670}}
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* [[Leader of men]] pack holders will be invited to start testing in August.{{web|https://ashesofcreation.com/news/2020-07-02-creative-directors-letter|Creative Director's Letter, 1 July 2020.}}
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* Alpha-1 testing will then expand to include all [[Braver of worlds]] backers and above. They will also start off with weekend testing periods.{{web|https://ashesofcreation.com/news/2020-04-01-creative-directors-letter|Creative Director's Letter, 1 April 2020.}}
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* Closer to fall the aim is to invite all Alpha-1 players to participate in week long testing sessions.{{web|https://ashesofcreation.com/news/2020-04-01-creative-directors-letter|Creative Director's Letter, 1 April 2020.}}
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<blockquote>''Finally, I am happy to announce that limited Alpha One testing will begin in May of 2020 starting with our highest level Alpha One backers from Kickstarter. This testing will include our Phoenix Initiative backers and above at first. As the game client becomes more stable during this limited testing, we will begin to introduce our Braver-of-World and above backers, and eventually our Intrepid pre-order pack holders. Our goal is to have the Alpha One game client ready for full testing in Fall of 2020. Now obviously this timeline is subject to the preliminary testing and its success during the next several months, so make sure to temper expectations. The whole purpose of testing Ashes is to create a solid and enjoyable experience, while iterating on game design and implementation. The important takeaway of this announcement is that we are making progress towards a playable experience. There is still a long road ahead, and many systems in Alpha One are core systems that require more fleshing out still. And even now I cannot guarantee delays will not occur, but we will strive to be transparent and communicate with you about our successes and failures.''{{web|https://ashesofcreation.com/news/2020-04-01-creative-directors-letter|Creative Director's Letter, 1 April 2020.}}{{ndash|[[Steven Sharif]]}}</blockquote>
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<blockquote>''The initial tests in May with our Phoenix Initiative and above backers will be conducted during single day sessions, which over the course of several months will eventually evolve into weekend testing periods as the Alpha One game client becomes more stable. Over the summer, as we expand the participating Alpha One testers to include Bravers and above, they too will start off with weekend experiences that will test the patience of our players. As we get closer to Fall of this year, we aim to invite all Alpha One players to participate in weeklong testing sessions and push the limits of our Alpha One experience. As we approach these testing periods, we will be updating you with schedules and instructions.''{{web|https://ashesofcreation.com/news/2020-04-01-creative-directors-letter|Creative Director's Letter, 1 April 2020.}}{{ndash|[[Steven Sharif]]}}</blockquote>
 

Revision as of 03:13, 17 October 2020

I am happy to announce the dates for Alpha One testing. This schedule will include Alpha One testers for a 4-day stress test starting on December 18, 2020. Now this first test will remain under NDA, as there will still likely be some considerable polish and bug fixing necessary. I will of course provide some recorded footage of the event so the community at large can see the testing. The gap between the December test and the February test will provide our team with the time necessary to iterate and fix bugs, then in March we will aim to have a 1-week test stood up in preparation for the final month-long test in April.[1] – Steven Sharif

Phase Release Estimated/Actual date
Alpha Alpha-1 early preview livestream.[2] March 27, 2020.[3]
Alpha-1 limited QA testing (NDA).[4][5] May 28, 2020.[6][7]
Alpha-1 preview pre-test 1 (NDA).[1] Dec 18 - Dec 21 2020.[1]
Alpha-1 preview pre-test 2 (NDA).[1] Feb 19 - Feb 22 2021.[8][9]
Alpha-1 preview intermittent spot testing (NDA).[10][11] Mar 19 - Jul 9 2021.[10][11]
Alpha-1 preview weekend (no NDA).[10] July 9 - July 11 2021.[12][13][10]
Alpha-1 (no NDA).[10] July 14 - August 15 2021.[14][15]

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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Blog: Creative Director's Letter, October 16 2020
  2. ↑ March 2020 newsletter.
  3. ↑ Video, March 23, 2020 (0:01).
  4. ↑ alpha-1-nda-2.png
  5. ↑ alpha-1-nda-1.png
  6. ↑ steven-a1-testing-start.png
  7. ↑ Creative Director's Letter, 2020-04-1.
  8. ↑ Livestream, February 26, 2021 (14:58).
  9. ↑ Blog: Creative Director's Letter, January 2021.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 Alpha One Schedule Update, May 10 2021.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 An Update on Alpha One Schedule, March 12 2021
  12. ↑ steven-a1preview-end.png
  13. ↑ Ashes of Creation Twitter - Alpha-1 Preview Weekend Begins
  14. ↑ alpha-1-end.png
  15. ↑ release-dates.png
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