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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!

Many of you have shared thoughts on gatherables with fixed locations and predictable timers, and we recognize the desire to enhance Artisanship in a more dynamic and rewarding way. Instead of quick fixes, we have decided to accelerate the development of some of our outstanding key Surveying and Gatherable Spawning System features that not only improves the Alpha Two experience, but also aligns with our long-term vision for the game's launch.

The stream unveiled exciting new content freshly available to Ashes of Creation, including lore-rich Pocket Dungeons scattered across the world, expanded zones of influence in the Sandsquall Desert, updates to the animal husbandry system, and valuable unique commodities for players to discover and trade. We concluded with an interactive Q&A session, addressing community questions about development timelines, upcoming features, and what players can expect next in Alpha Two.

On Friday, January 31, 2025, we broadcasted our Ashes of Creation January Development Update live on Twitch with Creative Director, Steven Sharif, and Director of Communications, Margaret Krohn.

Greetings glorious Ashes of Creation community! We are happy to provide you all with an updated testing schedule for Alpha Two Phase II testing.

Viewers were taken deep into the Befallen Forge, a new dungeon added to the game for the launch of Alpha Two Phase II! The team offered a closer look at their approach to dungeon design, sharing the ideas, and creative philosophies that shape these environments. They also introduced the stout Dünir and highlighted additional content arriving with Phase II.

Viewers witnessed a thrilling battle against the new colossal Giants, followed by an exclusive first look at the Monster Coin System, where testers clashed with the Ancients. We also revealed exciting details about Phase II of Alpha Two, and wrapped up with a live Q&A session, answering a wide range of community questions.