Ashes of Creation has been on an arduous journey since its inception. The game, developed by Intrepid Studios, has garnered a significant following of gamers that have been eagerly awaiting each development milestone, and the announcement of the next Alpha phase. Many have speculated that Alpha 2 is just around the corner, but Intrepid has put that speculation to rest, stating that the game is set to enter its Alpha 2 phase in 2024, pushing testing outside of this year, and marking another significant step in its evolution.
The Ashes of Creation journey began with a Kickstarter campaign in 2017. The campaign was a resounding success, with the game raising over $3.2 million, far surpassing its initial goal. Several years following the Kickstarter success, the game entered its Alpha 1 phase. This phase started on July 14th of 2021. During the multitude of tests, the developers gathered essential feedback and made necessary adjustments, while expanding what the game offers ahead of Alpha 2.
Recently Intrepid Studios went so far as to show off some of the gameplay that Ashes of Creation players can look forward to during the next Alpha phase. It’s also important to note that Intrepid just ended their Preorders for the game. That means that players that want to get into Alpha 2 will not be able to buy their way in, as they may have previously been able to during Alpha 1.
?? We are here to stomp out the speculation!JUST ANNOUNCED on our Development Update - Alpha Two is coming to you in 2024! Who else can't wait?! ?? pic.twitter.com/bCplXsrjdk
— Ashes of Creation (@AshesofCreation) September 29, 2023
Now, as we approach 2024, Ashes of Creation is gearing up for its Alpha 2 phase. While more specifics are certainly going to be divulged as the playtest gets closer, Intrepid has stated in a recent tweet from the official Ashes of Creation Twitter account, that players should expect “a very new experience.” While details about the massive changes for this phase have been trickling in over the consistent developer updates, it’s clear that the announcement of the next phase has rekindled the community's anticipation for the game.
