Development Update with Summoner Pet System

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 began with an overview of Intrepid Studios' feedback and bug-reporting processes, offering clarity on how community input is prioritized and integrated into development. The team explained how reports are triaged, reviewed, and used to guide ongoing improvements.

Viewers were then introduced to key mechanics for the Summoner archetype, including a first look at the pet system. This was followed by a preview of upcoming changes to the in-game economy, including a complete recipe rework, improved gatherable spawning, and a more intuitive onboarding experience for new crafters.

The team also shared an update about when and how we decide to transition to Unreal Engine upgrades, outlining the performance improvements and development benefits we look for. The broadcast concluded with a behind-the-scenes look at business intelligence (BI) and cheat prevention tools, highlighting how suspicious behavior is detected and fair play is enforced.

Reminder: Ashes of Creation is an open and transparent development project, so you’ll see work-in-progress art, systems, and mechanics. Feel free to leave your feedback in the video comments or on our forums, and let us know what you think of these new additions!

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