Ashes of Creation will receive a Battle Royale playtest on August 20 from 11a PDT to 11p PDT.
The test is open to all registered users. If you haven’t registered yet, you can do so here. The patch will go live on August 19 at 2a PDT.
Additionally, during the playtest, Ashes of Creation Apocalypse will become available on Steam. The Steam page will launch on August 19 at 2p PDT.
Additionally, a FAQ was published. See below for a selection, and check out the full post here.
Q: How do I get access to these limited testing sessions?
A: These limited test sessions are available to all registered users - you can register an account on our website here.
Q: Where and when can I download Ashes of Creation Apocalypse?
A: Ashes of Creation Apocalypse will be available for download from the Ashes of Creation website and through Steam starting Monday, August 19, 2019 at 2PM PDT.
Q: I already have Ashes of Creation Apocalypse downloaded from a prior test - can I run/update that version?
A: No - Apocalypse no longer uses the launcher it previously did, so please follow these steps to remove any old files you may have. You will need a fresh download from our website or Steam for this playtest.
Q: When can I play Ashes of Creation Apocalypse?
A: This limited test session is from 11AM PDT to 11PM PDT on Tuesday, August 20, 2019. You may experience intermittent downtime during this window as we test or adjust network infrastructure - the best way to keep up with our current server status during the play test is to join the discussion on our official Discord!
Q: What regions and game modes are available during this playtest?
A: Solo and Squad game modes of Battle Royale will be available for play on our North American (East), European (Central), and Asian (Singapore) servers.
Q: Can I play with my friends if they’re in a different region?
A: Yes! For this play test, no matter where you download and play from, you will be able to queue up and play with your friends from around the world.
Q: How much does Ashes of Creation Apocalypse cost?
A: Ashes of Creation Apocalypse is available as a free download, and no purchase or subscription is required to play. Optional in-game purchases are available, but these are cosmetic items only - there is no P2W in Apocalypse or the MMORPG!
Full Disclosure: Team Critical Hit, the company managing PR for Ashes of Creation, is co-founded and run by former MMORPG.com Managing Editor, Bill Murphy.
