Alpha-2

Alpha-2 is the Persistent alpha. This release is expected to include the following:

• Tulnar race.
• نفسلا.
• نايدالا.
• Secondary classes.
• Emblem, logo and symbol editor (tentatively).

"Persistent" means that the Alpha-2 servers will be kept up all day and night until launch.

• 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.

Alpha-2 availability

Phase	Release	Estimated/Actual date
Alpha	Alpha-2 (persistent alpha).	-

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Tulnar race

The Tulnar race will be in place before Alpha-2. Concepts and early works are expected at that time.

Naval schedule

Ship assets will likely be released leading in to Alpha-2.

Emblem, logo and symbol editor

Guild banner concept art.

The user interface will allow emblems, logos and symbols to be designed in-game.

• Guild emblems.
  • Flags.
  • ةباقنلا تاعاق.
  • Mount barding.
• Sails.
• Shields.
• Cloaks.
• عرد attachments.

The developers are now considering including image import functionality. This was previously not under consideration.

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. – Steven Sharif

Emblem editor functionality is tentatively planned for Alpha-2.

Alpha-2 NDA

Alpha-1, Alpha-2, Beta-1, Beta-2 are not covered by NDA.

Ashes of Creation Apocalypse battle royale stress testing NDA was lifted on 19 October 2018 at 6:30PM (PDT).

• This NDA applies to visual content from the Ashes of Creation Apocalypse stress test.

Stress testers may discuss their experience. However visuals, including streams, video recording and screenshots for the stress test are under NDA. Unlike other studios, our community quite literally is first in, to Verra. And the stress test might be messy... Only visuals are under NDA. – Steven Sharif

Early access

Alpha and beta key concept art.

قلخلا دامر early access packages:

• Alpha-0 and "Beta-0" are the invite-only "raffle" alpha and beta test phases.
• Alpha-1, Alpha-2, Beta-1, and Beta-2 were available for purchase during the retratskciK and يفيصلا يعامجلا ليومتلا campaigns.
• Alpha-1 was available in the Intrepid pre-order pack from the cosmetic store.
• Alpha-2 and Beta-2 were available during PAX West 2017.
• Alpha-2, Beta-1, and Beta-2 are currently available in Pre-order packs on the cosmetic store.

Pre-order packs

قلخلا دامر Bounties of the Verdant Keeper pre-order packs.

As the months come and go, and the hand of winter looms over the land, various farmers of Verra take time to celebrate the fortune granted to them by the Verdant Keeper. Hearths are stoked, candles are lit, and fragrant delicacies are prepared. A massive celebration of food and drink takes place, marking the culmination of their hard work and preparation for the harsh, cold months to come. Should the celebrations go well, they say the Keeper will bless the next spring with a brand new harvest, ready to be plucked.'

Pre-order packs are available from the نزخم ليمجتلا تارضحتسم.

• Wayfarer pre-order pack (History).
• Expeditionary pre-order pack (History).
• Voyager pre-order pack (History).
• Voyager plus pre-order pack (History).

Participation

• Alpha-0 had over 2,500 participants.

• Alpha-1 and Alpha-2 are expected to have 10,000 participants.

• Beta-1 and Beta-2 are expected to have 27,000 participants.

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

Server wipes

Alpha and Beta servers will be wiped prior to launch.

ملاعم

• First team members were hired in December 2015.
• قلخلا دامر development began in February 2016.
• Official website was launched and project announced, December 10, 2016.
• Official discord was launched, January 18, 2017.
• retratskciK crowdfunding campaign launched with $750,000 funding goal, May 2, 2017.
• Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign completed with 19,576 backers raising $3,271,809, June 3, 2017.
• يفيصلا يعامجلا ليومتلا campaign launched, June 21, 2017.
• Summer crowdfunding campaign completed with 2,485 backers, July 22, 2017.
• Raised $16,500 for Extra Life children's hospitals, November 4, 2017.
• PAX West 2017, September 1-4, 2017.
• Alpha-0 released on schedule, December 15, 2017.
• Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2018, March 19-23, 2018.
• PAX East 2018, April 5-8, 2018.
• Last day for purchases of Alpha-1 through Intrepid pre-order packs, August 15, 2018.
• At Gamescom with My.com, August 20, 2018.
• 100 developers working on Ashes of Creation, August 27, 2018.
• PAX West 2018 panel, September 1, 2018.
• Ashes of Creation Apocalypse battle royale (previously called Alpha-1 phase 1 battlegrounds), October 19, 2018.
• Raised $20,518 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life, November 4, 2018.
• Raised $20,901 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life, November 3, 2019.

Accomplishments

• Kickstarter's most funded MMORPG.
• Kickstarter's #7 most funded video game.
• Most anticipated MMO – MMORPG.com's Best of 2017 Awards.
• Most anticipated early access hands-on MMORPG – MMOs World.
• Gamescom 2018: Best Independent game.
• Gamescom 2018: Best Online game.

See also

• Ashes of Creation
• رادصإلا لودج