Ashes of Creation, the ambitious MMORPG (Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game) by Intrepid Studios, is gearing up for its next phase with exciting new developments. A recent stream, highlighted by YouTuber NarcYT, shed light on what players can expect in Phase 2.
Here are the key takeaways:
- Lyneth’s First Mayoral Election: The biggest news is the upcoming mayoral election in the player-driven city of Lyneth. This marks a significant step towards Ashes of Creation’s unique political system, allowing players to directly influence the city’s development through their votes.
- Focus on Alpha 2: The stream also emphasized the team’s dedication to refining Alpha 2, the next stage of testing for Ashes of Creation. This suggests continued improvements and bug fixes to enhance the player experience.
- A Glimpse into the Sandbox MMORPG Dream: The video serves as a reminder of Ashes of Creation’s core identity as a sandbox MMORPG. With its vast open world (promised to be 1200 square kilometers at launch!), player-driven economy, intricate crafting system, and diverse activities like dungeons, raids, and open-world PVP, the game aims to recapture the magic of the MMORPG genre’s golden age.
- Features for Every Playstyle: Whether you crave intense player-versus-player battles, cooperative raids against challenging bosses, or the freedom to explore and build a life within a sprawling world, Ashes of Creation promises to cater to a wide range of playstyles.
- A Commitment to the Community: The developers, themselves fans of classic MMOs, are building Ashes of Creation with a focus on community and a “zero pay-to-win” model, ensuring a fair and engaging experience for all players.
With the mayoral election and continued development of Alpha 2, Ashes of Creation is building momentum towards its ultimate goal: revolutionizing the MMORPG genre. For fans of sandbox-style MMOs and those yearning for a return to the genre’s roots, Ashes of Creation is definitely a game to keep an eye on.