Beta

ItsRyanDuh

Hello, Im new here just recently came across AoC and would like to know which stage of Beta the game is currently in and if I would be able to join. I saw the items in the store but not sure if that is the current stage of Beta the game is currently in. Thanks in advance!

Dreoh

It's in pre-alpha, the first stage of closed alpha is set to take place this fall

ItsRyanDuh

So stupid question, but in the store it says "Access to future Alpha Two test phase" so even if I purchase this package I wouldn't be able to play currently.

Dreoh

No, only NDA testers are testing atm.

Kickstarter backers and early package purchasers can participate in Alpha 1, everyone else who buys now has to wait for Alpha 2 which will be sometime next year or later.

ItsRyanDuh

Oh this makes me sad I really want to play. I guess I will have to wait to play until next year. Thank you for the information!.

Dreoh

The game isn't ready yet, it's still in development and isn't an early-access title

ItsRyanDuh

Still would be nice if I could play im okay with play with bugs/still in development games.

LieutenantToast

Hi there - the packs currently available in our pre-order shop grant you access to our future Alpha Two phase at the earliest as you've noted (which is planned to be our persistent test server). You can check out our latest plans on Alpha/Beta release dates in our helpful knowledge base article here: https://ashesofcreation.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360016315013-What-are-the-Alpha-Beta-Release-dates-

I'm going to go ahead and close this thread out now, but please don't hesitate to reach back out if there's anything further we can help with in the meantime!