Ashes of Creation: Alpha 2 Phase 1 is Finally Here!
After a long wait of three years since the Ashes of Creation Alpha 1, the game is finally entering its Alpha 2 Phase 1. This marks a significant milestone for the highly anticipated MMO, and players will once again be able to explore the world of Vera.
What to Expect in Alpha 2 Phase 1
According to the developers, Alpha 2 Phase 1 will be a true alpha experience, with plenty of bugs and a limited amount of content. However, as the development progresses through Alpha 2 Phase 2 and Phase 3, the game will become more polished and feature-rich.
Key Features and Content
- World Size: 55 Square km
- Nodes: 5 nodes up to level 3
- Races: 3 races
- Class Archetypes: 6 class archetypes
- Weapons: 9 weapons
- Systems and Content: Various systems and content, including a 40-man open world dragon raid boss
Classes and Abilities
The Bard class has been showcased in detail, featuring a variety of abilities that can be used while moving and casting Melodies. These abilities include healing, damage, crowd control, and buffs.
Alpha 2 Roadmap
The Alpha 2 roadmap outlines the key features and content that will be introduced in each phase:
- Phase 1: Smaller world size, fewer nodes, races, and weapons.
- Phase 2: Increased world size, more nodes, races, weapons, and systems.
- Phase 3: Largest world size, full range of nodes, races, weapons, and systems.
Community Feedback
The developers have emphasized the importance of community feedback in shaping the development of Ashes of Creation. Players are encouraged to provide feedback and report bugs to help improve the game.