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發布時間表

Alpha Two is coming in Q3 2024! We have not announced specific dates or testing schedules for Alpha Two, Beta One, or Beta Two yet.[8]

The Ashes of Creation release schedule is subject to change.[9]

Spot testing has begun, some limited NDA'd testers are participating in spot tests and December will see more, including some major headless client testing. Also those of you that still have the A1 launcher may see an update in the next couple weeks.[10]Steven Sharif
The NDA spot testing that will be before Alpha-2: We will have first one with our PI members, then we'll have some with our Alpha-1 users, and then our Alpha-2 users; and of course Alpha-2 will not be NDA, but that spot testing will be NDA.[11]Margaret Krohn
Phase Release Estimated/Actual date
Pre‑alpha Alpha-0 測試[12] 2017年12月15日[13]
APOC Ashes of Creation Apocalypse 大逃殺壓力測試 (保密)[14] 2018年9月7日[15]
Ashes of Creation Apocalypse 大逃殺壓力測試 (保密解除)[16] 2018年10月19日[16]
Ashes of Creation Apocalypse 大逃殺公開 beta 測試[17] 2018年12月18日[18]
Ashes of Creation Apocalypse 大逃殺優先測試[19] 2019年9月24日[20]
Ashes of Creation Apocalypse 攻城戰 PI封閉測試[21] 2019年12月19日[21]
Ashes of Creation Apocalypse 大逃殺測試完畢[22] 2020年3月10日[23]
Ashes of Creation Apocalypse 攻城戰[14] Alpha-1 測試後[24][22]
Ashes of Creation Apocalypse 生存模式[14] Alpha-1 測試後[24][22]
Alpha Alpha-1 測試早期預覽直播[25] 2020年3月27日[26]
Alpha-1 小型 QA 測試 (保密)[27][28] 2020年5月28日[29][30]
Alpha-1 預覽初次測試 (保密)[31] 2020年12月18-21日[31]
Alpha-1 預覽二次測試 (保密)[31] 2021年2月19-22日[32][33]
Alpha-1 預覽不定期抽樣測試 (保密)[34][35] 2021年3月19-7月9日[34][35]
Alpha-1 預覽週末 (非保密)[34] 2021年7月9-11日[36][37][34]
Alpha-1 測試 (非保密)[34] 2021年7月14-8月15日[38]
Alpha-1 不定期抽樣測試[39][40] 2021年8月15日後[39][38]
Alpha-2 (不關機 alpha 測試)[41][42] 尚未公布[38]
Beta Beta-1 測試 尚未公布[38]
Beta-2 測試 尚未公布[38]
Pre‑release 搶先體驗 for crowdfunding backers at the Founder level and above.[43] 1-2 days before launch.[43][44]
Release Launch (live) release. To be announced.[38][45]
Post‑launch Major releases (DLC expansions). Quarterly or six-monthly.[46][47]
Minor releases. Monthly.[46][47]

搶先體驗

搶先體驗 grants early access one or two days prior to the live launch of Ashes of Creation for crowdfunding backers at the Founder level and above.[48]

  • Head start is a means to gradually ramp up the population to avoid player concurrency issues at launch.[49]
  • Head start will also be a way to address any last-minute launch or deployment issues.[50]

The point of head start is twofold: One for testing, making sure that the live launch servers pre-wipe are good; and then Two, it's a way to stagger the population move into the game. Because if you have servers with 10,000 concurrent player capability and you have everyone logging in at the exact same time, that is a problem I've never seen an MMO tackle successfully, ever.[49]Steven Sharif

搶先優驗伺服器

The number of head start servers is estimated to be three. This is subject to change.[51]

  • There will be an OCE headstart server.[52]

搶先體驗的限制

The game functionality is limited during the head start period so that players cannot decide the world-scape earlier than others.[53]

  • During the head start, the node system will be deactivated.[53]
  • Head start specific servers are also planned.[53]
  • It will not be possible to secure player housing during the headstart period due to the deactivation of the node system.[53]

Head start was not a mistake, I tend to listen to my development team with regards to their vast past experiences in mmo launches and development. Advice from engineering on head starts was they are extremely desired in order to test any last minute launch/deployment issues that “always” happen. So I did as much as possible to mitigate the potential p2w elements/issues while still adhering to sound development principles. Including designating which servers are head start servers. So wanna make sure we don’t “chop” this one as a mistake or misstep. Everything done is done to ensure a quality launch/product.[50]Steven Sharif

保密協議

We may not always announce when the NDA testing is, because we're not definitive how that testing is going to influence the future testing schedule; and we don't want to set the wrong expectation from a broader audience perspective on what they should be expecting with regards to testing.[56]Steven Sharif

參加人數

  • Alpha-0 had over 2,500 participants.[57]
  • Alpha-1 testing had approximately 9,600 participants as of August, 2018.[58][59] There were slightly over 13k participants as of May 31, 2021.[58] There were 5,300 unique logins during the 3 day weekend test of May 27, 2021.[58]
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Pre-order-packs with Alpha-2 access have ended

September 2023 - January 2024 (The Unseen Order) were the final pre-order packs for Ashes of Creation as the developers have reached their desired number of testers for Alpha-2.[63]

Why are the pre-order packs ending?
Our pre-order packs were intended to be a way for players to support the project by providing an opportunity to collect exclusive cosmetic appearances that are used in creating the world of Verra, while respecting our commitment to zero-tolerance pay-to-win whatsoever. As we draw closer to our Alpha Two and Beta testing periods, we want to ensure a glorious experience for our players who have signed up to help make Ashes of Creation the MMORPG it deserves to be. To that end, we have decided to discontinue the packs until such time as our internal and/or external testing supports the admission of additional testers. We will continue to update our community when more ways become available to access Alpha Two or Beta testing through our communication channels.[64]
When will the final pre-order packs end?
The final Pre-Order Packs will end on January 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific in order to ensure everyone has enough time and notice with regards to the final Pre-Order Packs’ availability.[64]
Does this include the Beta-1 and Beta-2 pre-order packages as well?
Yes. While we anticipate we will reopen the ability to purchase Beta packages in the future, these options will not adopt the same format of regularly recurring monthly exclusive cosmetics as our existing Pre-Order Packages currently offer.[64]
If I do not get a pre-order pack, does that mean I will not be able to join Alpha-2, Beta-1, or Beta-2 in the future?
Not necessarily. We will continue to engage with our community and content creators to offer various giveaways that players will have an opportunity to participate in. After our internal and/or external testing satisfies the admission of additional testers, we may provide alternate methods of purchasing access into testing periods.[64]
When the pre-order packs end, will there be other items on the Ashes of Creation shop?
We may provide cosmetic items and merchandise in the shop at a future date.[64]
I purchased a previous pre-order pack, but I like The Unseen Order cosmetics better. Can I switch out my cosmetics for these?
Previously purchased cosmetics may not be exchanged, though we do provide a 90-day return policy. If you own an existing Pre-Order Pack, you may also purchase individual cosmetics offered in the current pack a-la-cart.[64]
Can I upgrade my pre-order pack after sales for the pre-order packs end?
Yes. You will continue to have the option to upgrade your Pre-Order Pack to a higher-tier package after sales of Pre-Order Packs end. If you upgrade, it will not give you the cosmetic items of the same type (Accessory, Pet, Mount, etc.) that came with the previous pack you purchased. Only the additional cosmetic items from the upgrade to The Unseen Order Pre-Order Pack will be granted.[64]
Can I purchase add-on cosmetics from The Unseen Order after pre-order packs are removed from the shop?
Yes. You will continue to have the option to purchase add-on cosmetics from The Unseen Order, based on what your Pre-Order Package level gives you access to.[64]
How long will I be able to upgrade my pre-order pack or purchase The Unseen Order add-on cosmetics?
We don’t have a date to share for this yet, but we’ll give everyone plenty of notice before ending the ability for them to upgrade their Pre-Order Packs or purchase add-on cosmetics from The Unseen Order.[64]
What about upgrading Kickstarter packages? When do those end?
You will still be able to upgrade Kickstarter and Summer Backer Packages. We’ll give plenty of notice before ending the ability for people to upgrade their packs.[64]

刪檔

Alpha and Beta servers will be wiped prior to launch.[65]

As a general rule, if the testing phase contains the word Alpha, it is safe to assume there will likely be wipes.[68]Steven Sharif

其他

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