發布時間表
The Ashes of Creation release schedule is subject to change.[2]
- 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.[3] – 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.[4] – Margaret Krohn
Testing phases
- Alpha-0 测试只有透过抽签邀请取得资格的亲友参与。[42][43]
- Alpha-1、Alpha-2、Beta-1 及 Beta-2 测试资格曾在 Kickstarter 募资和夏季众筹活动中开放购买。[41]
- Alpha-1 测试资格曾包含在 Intrepid 预购包,目前可以透过购买时装商城中的Adventurer 预购包取得。[44]
- Alpha-2 和 Beta-2 测试资格曾在 PAX West 2017 开放购买。[45][46]
- Alpha-1、Alpha-2、Beta-1 及 Beta-2 测试资格目前可以透过购买时装商城中的预购包取得。[47]
Ashes of Creation
Ashes of Creation 是一款开发中、设定在古典奇幻世界的 MMORPG,玩家的行为将影响世界的形成。[50]
Ashes of Creation 打造的 MMO 体验是个独特新尝试。有着动态的世界,并会随着玩家的行为而改变,继而出现的是经历兴衰存亡的城市、随历史变迁的人口、以及因人口聚集和需求增长而解锁的任务和秘密。藉着实时的NPC架构,玩家可以摧毁自己创造的一切,开辟全新的发展和人口,带来真正的改变。政治纷争和阴谋也对世界的形成影响深远。静止世界不复存在,改变将成常态。[49]
Ashes of Creation 的暂定名称原是 The World of Origins。[51]
Alpha-2
Alpha 2 测试目标是推出几乎所有核心系统,玩家到时候将可以开始看到更完善的系统。[52] – Steven Sharif
Alpha-2 将为不关机 Alpha 测试。[34][35] 预计屇时将推出所有核心游戏系统,包括:
第一次 Alpha 测试中,界面、教学系统、以及大部分任务都是暂时性的,较正式的版本于第二次 Alpha 测试时才会推出。[24] – Steven Sharif
拥有 Alpha-1 或 Alpha-2 测试资格的玩家将有机会被邀请参与 Alpha-2 测试前的抽样测试。[52]
Beta 测试
The Beta-1 and Beta-2 testing phases of Ashes of Creation will be short.[61]
- Content wise, beta will have nearly everything release will have.[63] – Steven Sharif
- Bear McCreary's music will be unveiled in Beta-1.[64]
- 节点种类 will be definitive (finalized).[65]
- A first-time user experience system is expected to be implemented during the beta testing phase.[66]
- Beta testing of Ashes of Creation will be closed.[67]
抢先体验
抢先体验 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.[68]
- Head start is a means to gradually ramp up the population to avoid player concurrency issues at launch.[69]
- Head start will also be a way to address any last-minute launch or deployment issues.[70]
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.[69] – Steven Sharif
抢先优验服务器
The number of head start servers is estimated to be three. This is subject to change.[71]
抢先体验的限制
The game functionality is limited during the head start period so that players cannot decide the world-scape earlier than others.[73]
- During the head start, the node system will be deactivated.[73]
- Head start specific servers are also planned.[73]
- It will not be possible to secure player housing during the headstart period due to the deactivation of the node system.[73]
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.[70] – Steven Sharif
保密协议
Alpha-1, Alpha-2, Beta-1, Beta-2 releases are not covered by 保密协议 (non-disclosure agreement).[74]
- Alpha-2 testing prior to the full release of Alpha-2 will be under NDA.[4]
- Alpha-1 testing prior to the full release of Alpha-1 was covered by NDA.[75][21]
- The developers will not necessarily announce when NDA testing starts.[76]
- 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.[76] – Steven Sharif
参加人数
- Alpha-0 had over 2,500 participants.[77]
- Alpha-1 testing had approximately 9,600 participants as of August, 2018.[78][79] There were slightly over 13k participants as of May 31, 2021.[78] There were 5,300 unique logins during the 3 day weekend test of May 27, 2021.[78]
- Alpha and Beta participation is expected to grow with the sale of pre-order packs.[80]
- Alpha-2 is expected to have over 100,000 participants.[81][82]
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.[83]
- 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.[84]
- 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.[84]
- 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.[84]
- 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.[84]
- 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.[84]
- 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.[84]
- 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.[84]
- 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.[84]
- 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.[84]
- 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.[84]
删档
Alpha and Beta servers will be wiped prior to launch.[85]
As a general rule, if the testing phase contains the word Alpha, it is safe to assume there will likely be wipes.[88] – Steven Sharif
里程碑
December 2015 | First team members were hired.[89] |
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February 2016 | Ashes of Creation design documentation and prototyping.[90][89] |
December 10, 2016 | Official website was launched and project announced.[89] |
January 18, 2017 | Official discord was launched.[91] |
May 2, 2017 | Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign launched with $750,000 funding goal.[92] |
June 3, 2017 | Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign completed with 19,576 backers raising $3,271,809.[93] |
June 2017 | Game production began with a team size of 15-20.[90] |
June 21, 2017 | 夏季众筹 campaign launched.[94] |
July 22, 2017 | Summer crowdfunding campaign completed with 2,485 backers.[95] |
September 1, 2017 | PAX West 2017.[96][97] |
November 4, 2017 | Raised $16,500 for Extra Life children's hospitals.[98] |
December 15, 2017 | Alpha-0 released on schedule.[6] |
March 19-23, 2018 | Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2018.[99] |
April 5, 2018 | PAX East 2018.[100] |
August 15, 2018 | Last day for purchases of Alpha-1 through Intrepid pre-order packs.[101] |
August 20, 2018 | At Gamescom with My.com.[102] |
August 27, 2018 | 100 developers working on Ashes of Creation.[103] |
September 1, 2018 | PAX West 2018 panel.[104] |
October 19, 2018 | Ashes of Creation Apocalypse battle royale (previously called Alpha-1 phase 1 battlegrounds).[9] |
November 4, 2018 | Raised $20,518 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life.[105] |
April 15, 2019 | 60 developers working on Ashes of Creation at San Diego offices (following disengagement with Malaysian art team).[106] |
November 3, 2019 | Raised $20,901 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life.[107] |
August 21, 2020 | Announced a mutual parting of ways with publisher My.games.[108] |
October 17, 2020 | Almost 3,000,000 registered accounts for Ashes of Creation.[109] |
October 17, 2020 | ~87 developers working on Ashes of Creation.[110] |
November 8, 2020 | Raised $88,546 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life.[111] |
February 26, 2021 | Official ashesofcreation.com website redesign.[112] |
May 5, 2021 | Alpha-1 sales resumed with the announcement of the Adventurer 预购礼包.[113] |
May 17, 2021 | Verbal NDA was lifted from Alpha-1 testing.[114] |
July 9, 2021 | Alpha-1 no-保密协议 preview weekend began on schedule.[30] |
July 11, 2021 | Alpha-1 no-保密协议 preview weekend completed on schedule.[29] |
July 14, 2021 | Alpha-1 no-保密协议 month long test began on schedule.[115][116] |
August 15, 2021 | Alpha-1 no-保密协议 month long test completed on schedule.[117] |
November 7, 2021 | Raised $34,485 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life.[118] |
December 23, 2021 | Announced that Ashes of Creation is moving to Unreal Engine 5.[119][120] |
January 14, 2022 | Over 120 people working on Ashes of Creation.[121] |
November 5, 2022 | Raised $77,939 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life.[122] |
August 31, 2023 | Over 150 people working on Ashes of Creation.[123] |
November 5, 2023 | Raised $76,964 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life.[124] |
December 19, 2023 | Over 170 people working full-time on Ashes of Creation.[125][126] |
March 1, 2024 | 188 employees working on Ashes of Creation.[127] |
成就
- Kickstarter资助最多的MMORPG.[128]
- Kickstarter的第7位最多资金的视频游戏.[129]
- 最值得期待的MMO – MMORPG.com的2017年最佳奖项.[130]
- MMORPG.com的2017年最佳奖项 – MMOs World.[131]
- Gamescom 2018: 最佳独立游戏.[132]
- Gamescom 2018: 最佳在线游戏.[132]
- 2020年最佳独立MMO – massivelyop.com reader's poll.[133]
- 2021年及以后最值得期待的MMO – massivelyop.com读者投票.[134]
其他
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