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Revisión del 14:15 17 sep 2018
El calendario de lanzamiento de Ashes of Creation está sujeto a cambios.[1]
Fase | Tipo de lanzamiento | Fecha estimada/Actual |
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Pre‑alpha | Alpha-0.[2] | December 15, 2017.[3] |
APOC | Ashes of Creation Apocalypse battle royale stress test (NDA).[4] | September 7, 2018.[5] |
Ashes of Creation Apocalypse battle royale stress test (NDA lifted).[6] | October 19, 2018.[6] | |
Ashes of Creation Apocalypse battle royale open beta.[7] | December 18, 2018.[8] | |
Ashes of Creation Apocalypse battle royale early access.[9] | September 24, 2019.[10] | |
Ashes of Creation Apocalypse castle siege mode PI closed testing.[11] | December 19, 2019.[11] | |
Ashes of Creation Apocalypse battle royale testing ends.[12] | March 10, 2020.[13] | |
Alpha | Alpha-1 early preview livestream.[14] | March 27, 2020.[15] |
Alpha-1 limited QA testing (NDA).[16][17] | May 28, 2020.[18][19] | |
Alpha-1 preview pre-test 1 (NDA).[20] | Dec 18 - Dec 21 2020.[20] | |
Alpha-1 preview pre-test 2 (NDA).[20] | Feb 19 - Feb 22 2021.[21][22] | |
Alpha-1 preview intermittent spot testing (NDA).[23][24] | Mar 19 - Jul 9 2021.[23][24] | |
Alpha-1 preview weekend (no NDA).[23] | July 9 - July 11 2021.[25][26][23] | |
Alpha-1 (no NDA).[23] | July 14 - August 15 2021.[27][28] | |
Alpha-2 spot testing (NDA).[29][30][31][32] | November 2023.[33] | |
Alpha-2 (No NDA).[29][31][34][35] | Q3 2024.[36][29][37] | |
Beta | Beta-1. | To be announced.[28] |
Beta-2. | To be announced.[28] | |
Pre‑release | Head start for crowdfunding backers at the Founder level and above.[38] | 1-2 days before launch.[38][39] |
Release | Launch (live) release. | To be announced.[28][40] |
Post‑launch | Major releases (DLC expansions). | Quarterly or six-monthly.[41][42] |
Minor releases. | Monthly.[41][42] |
Early access
Ashes of Creation testing phases.
- Alpha-0 was the invite-only "raffle" friends and family alpha test phase.[44][45]
- Alpha-1, Alpha-2, Beta-1, and Beta-2 were available for purchase during the Kickstarter and El verano de la financiación campaigns.[43]
- Alpha-1 was available in the Intrepid pre-order pack and the Adventurer pre-order pack.[46][47]
- Alpha-2 and Beta-2 were available during PAX West 2017.[48][49]
- Alpha-2, Beta-1, and Beta-2 were available in Pre-order packs on the cosmetic store.[50][51]
- Alpha-2, Beta-1, and Beta-2 packs that were purchased through Mail.ru can gain access to the testing periods they were entitled to by registering an account with Intrepid Studios and submitting a support ticket.[52]
Ashes of Creation's core game systems are expected to be in place at the start of Alpha-2.[53][54] By the end of Alpha-2, the game is expected to be feature complete, but it will not be content complete until launch.[55][56]
- Alpha-1 and Alpha-2 testers may be invited to participate in spot testing prior to the Alpha-2 release.[31][57]
- The game will be feature complete before Beta... Beta really is intended to identify last minute bugs to make sure that everything is ready for launch; it's important that all features are complete by Beta-1. Alpha-2 will not be feature complete at the start of Alpha-2. There are going to be updates that are going to be incorporated as part of the Alpha-2 process and there are going to be additional features that come online that get fleshed out between that time and Beta-1. There's going to be regions of the maps that aren't going to be accessible of course during Alpha-2.[56] – Steven Sharif
- Alpha-2 is intended to exist up until launch. There's going to be different testing periods that we will be releasing either new content locations or zones or systems that we want to have players focus in on. In those situations, if we're having participation drought because of the length of Alpha-2, we can set them up in a more focused setting. We can even incentivize that. We can offer unique testing to potentially new testers as well.[55] – Steven Sharif
Alpha-1 stress test
Alpha-1 bonus releases
The Ashes of Creation Apocalypse will be released as a bonus to the community.[59][60]
- 24/7 hour testing of Ashes of Creation Apocalypse is scheduled to start between mid November and mid to late December 2018.[59]
- This mode will not be in the full Ashes of Creation MMORPG.[61]
- It may be implemented as a side mode dependent on feedback from testers.[61]
It's not going to be in the MMORPG. But it is possible that we could allow it to persist as a side game: A side mode I guess. Depending on if our testers actually enjoy it.[61] – Steven Sharif
You'll be able to share everything you earn there in the MMORPG when it launches; and the arena system will persist post-launch as well. So this will be an all-action based arena that exists side-by-side with Ashes of Creation as a mode that players will get to plan and earn unique cosmetics in.[62] – Steven Sharif
Alpha 1 testers will test each arena mode a full month before that mode is granted to registered users. This phase is a bonus phase of development and we will run the arena during development and post launch as a matchmaking mode of Ashes.[63] – Steven Sharif
Alpha 1 phase 1, the “arena” will continue as a matchmaking side that everyone can play. An all action mode of combat with br, castle sieges and horde.[64] – Steven Sharif
Character limits
Habrá límites en el personaje durante las fase de testeo (Alphas y Betas). Habrá menos opciones que para el lanzamiento.[65]
- Permitirá el testeo de diferentes "builds" según vaya siendo necesario.[65]
- Se proveerá del equipo necesario para probar los diferentes escenarios.[65]
Habrá un número "adecuado" de espacios para personajes en el lanzamiento.[66]
NDA
- El NDA o Acuerdo de confidencialidad de la Alpha-0 restringe el intercambio de elementos visuales de las pruebas de la Alpha-0.[67][68]
- Los lanzamientos de las Alpha-1, Alpha-2, Beta-1, Beta-2 no tenían NDA (non-disclosure agreement).[69]
- El Alpha-1 testing anterior al lanzamiento completo de la Alpha-1si que tuvo NDA.[70][17]
Closed beta
Head start
Head start 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.[71]
- Head start is a means to gradually ramp up the population to avoid player concurrency issues at launch.[72]
- Head start will also be a way to address any last-minute launch or deployment issues.[73]
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.[72] – Steven Sharif
Headstart servers
The number of head start servers is estimated to be three. This is subject to change.[74]
Headstart limitations
The game functionality is limited during the head start period so that players cannot decide the world-scape earlier than others.[76]
- During the head start, the node system will be deactivated.[76]
- Head start specific servers are also planned.[76]
- It will not be possible to secure player housing during the headstart period due to the deactivation of the node system.[76]
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.[73] – Steven Sharif
Status
- Q: There are a lot of concerns about deadlines and expectations not being met when it comes to times that are continually pushed back. Will this be resolved?
- A: We are in active development, and understanding that for the betterment of our game, we may sometimes have to delay previously provided times and dates in order to make sure that you, as the player, have the best experience. That being said, we strive to meet our windows of time that we provide and will be transparent if these times change.[77] – Margaret Krohn
Participación
- La Alpha-0 tuvo unos 2.500 participantes.[78]
- La Alpha-1 tuvo aproximadamente 9,600 participantes en Agosto de 2018.[79][80] Hubo algo más de 13k participantes en Mayo de 2021.[79] Hubo 5300 inicios de sesión únicos durante las pruebas del fin de semana de 3 días del 27 de Mayo de 2021.[79]
- Se espera que la participación tanto en las Alpha como en las Beta aumente con la venta de los packs de pre-venta.[81]
- Se espera que la Alpha-2 supere los 100.000 participantes.[82][83]
Server wipes
Los servidores de las Alpha y Beta serán reseteados antes del lanzamiento.[58]
As a general rule, if the testing phase contains the word Alpha, it is safe to assume there will likely be wipes.[86] – Steven Sharif
Hitos
December 2015 | First team members were hired.[87] |
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February 2016 | Ashes of Creation design documentation and prototyping.[88][87] |
December 10, 2016 | Official website was launched and project announced.[87] |
January 18, 2017 | Official discord was launched.[89] |
May 2, 2017 | Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign launched with $750,000 funding goal.[90] |
June 3, 2017 | Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign completed with 19,576 backers raising $3,271,809.[91] |
June 2017 | Game production began with a team size of 15-20.[88] |
June 21, 2017 | El verano de la financiación campaign launched.[92] |
July 22, 2017 | Summer crowdfunding campaign completed with 2,485 backers.[93] |
September 1, 2017 | PAX West 2017.[94][95] |
November 4, 2017 | Raised $16,500 for Extra Life children's hospitals.[96] |
December 15, 2017 | Alpha-0 released on schedule.[3] |
March 19-23, 2018 | Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2018.[97] |
April 5, 2018 | PAX East 2018.[98] |
August 15, 2018 | Last day for purchases of Alpha-1 through Intrepid pre-order packs.[99] |
August 20, 2018 | At Gamescom with My.com.[100] |
August 27, 2018 | 100 developers working on Ashes of Creation.[101] |
September 1, 2018 | PAX West 2018 panel.[102] |
October 19, 2018 | Ashes of Creation Apocalypse battle royale (previously called Alpha-1 phase 1 battlegrounds).[6] |
November 4, 2018 | Raised $20,518 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life.[103] |
April 15, 2019 | 60 developers working on Ashes of Creation at San Diego offices (following disengagement with Malaysian art team).[104] |
November 3, 2019 | Raised $20,901 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life.[105] |
August 21, 2020 | Announced a mutual parting of ways with publisher My.games.[106] |
October 17, 2020 | Almost 3,000,000 registered accounts for Ashes of Creation.[107] |
October 17, 2020 | ~87 developers working on Ashes of Creation.[108] |
November 8, 2020 | Raised $88,546 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life.[109] |
February 26, 2021 | Official ashesofcreation.com website redesign.[110] |
May 5, 2021 | Alpha-1 sales resumed with the announcement of the Adventurer pre-order pack.[111] |
May 17, 2021 | Verbal NDA was lifted from Alpha-1 testing.[112] |
July 9, 2021 | Alpha-1 no-NDA preview weekend began on schedule.[26] |
July 11, 2021 | Alpha-1 no-NDA preview weekend completed on schedule.[25] |
July 14, 2021 | Alpha-1 no-NDA month long test began on schedule.[113][114] |
August 15, 2021 | Alpha-1 no-NDA month long test completed on schedule.[27] |
November 7, 2021 | Raised $34,485 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life.[115] |
December 23, 2021 | Announced that Ashes of Creation is moving to Unreal Engine 5.[116][117] |
January 14, 2022 | Over 120 people working on Ashes of Creation.[118] |
November 5, 2022 | Raised $77,939 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life.[119] |
August 31, 2023 | Over 150 people working on Ashes of Creation.[120] |
November 5, 2023 | Raised $76,964 for Rady Children's hospital with Extra Life.[121] |
December 19, 2023 | Over 170 people working full-time on Ashes of Creation.[122][123] |
March 1, 2024 | 188 employees working on Ashes of Creation.[124] |
Accomplishments
- MMORPG con más financiación de Kickstarter.[125]
- Séptimo videojuego más financiado de Kickstarter.[126]
- MMO más esperado – Premios a lo mejor de 2017 de MMORPG.com.[127]
- MMORPG práctico de acceso anticipado más esperado – MMOs World.[128]
- Gamescom 2018: Mejor juego independiente.[129]
- Gamescom 2018: Mejor juego online.[129]
- Mejor MMO independiente de 2020 – encuesta de los lectores de massivelyop.com.[130]
- MMO más esperado de 2021 en adelante – encuesta de los lectores de massivelyop.com.[131]
- TTop 10 de los mejores nuevos MMORPG para 2021 en adelante – Forbes.[132]
- Mejor estudio de MMO de 2022 – MMOGames.[133]
Ver además
Referencias
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- ↑ Transmisión en vivo, 2020-11-30 (7:27).
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