News

We are happy to announce another opportunity for our community to gear up and gain access to Alpha Two right before the launch of our next testing phase, Alpha Two Phase III, which starts on August 4, 2025! Read on to learn more information about how to participate and the important dates related to this giveaway.

This next stretch of testing is an important part of our development journey, and we’re excited to share what’s ahead as we transition into our upcoming testing windows. Read on to find a breakdown of testing timelines for both Alpha Two and PTR (Private Test Realm) environments, as well as what you can expect as we prepare for Phase III.

On Friday, June 27, 2025, we broadcast our Ashes of Creation May Development Update live on Twitch with Creative Director Steven Sharif and Director of Communications Margaret Krohn. The livestream covered topics such new races, economy updates, and dynamic lawless POIs.

On Friday, May 30, 2025, we broadcast our Ashes of Creation May Development Update live on Twitch with Creative Director Steven Sharif and Director of Communications Margaret Krohn. The livestream covered topics such as the bug-reporting process, the Summoner archetype, in-game economy changes, Unreal Engine upgrades, and business intelligence (BI) and cheat prevention tools.

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, we broadcast our Ashes of Creation April Development Update live on Twitch with Creative Director, Steven Sharif, and Director of Communications, Margaret Krohn. During the livestream, the Intrepid Studios team showcased new Alpha Two content, taking players on a journey across the vibrant tropical waters of the Turquoise Sea and into the depths of the Jundark jungle.

As Verra continues to grow, we’re excited to unveil the Turquoise Sea! Beneath the waves and within the tropics’ shadows lie corruption, formidable creatures, and ancient secrets waiting to be discovered. Prepare yourselves for adventure in this vibrant and perilous paradise!

Glorious adventurers! We're extending Alpha Two Phase II to August 4 as we prepare for dynamic gridding, optimizations, and our transition to UE5.5. Learn about our Phase II extension, including server merges and Third Wave Bundle access on May 1st, and what’s coming in Phase III, including 24/7 testing, wipe details, and how your feedback will continue to shape Verra.

On Friday, March 28, 2025, we broadcasted our Ashes of Creation March Development Update live on Twitch with Creative Director, Steven Sharif, and Director of Communications, Margaret Krohn. During the livestream, we unveiled a new archetype, systems, and gameplay features. The Rogue had its debut, sneaking out of the shadows and into Alpha Two.

Swift, silent, and deadly—the Rogue has emerged from the shadows to join the ranks of Alpha Two archetypes!