Key Highlights
- Ashes of Creation launches on Steam in early access mode at 10 am PST on December 11.
- The game will be available globally with specific launch times for different time zones.
- No preloading is available; players must download the game upon server go-live.
- Intrepid Studios is retiring its standalone launcher, requiring a Steam connection and fresh install for veteran players.
Ashes of Creation Brings Old-School MMORPG to Steam in Early Access
The long-awaited return of the fantasy MMORPG Ashes of Creation is finally here, as it launches on Steam in early access mode. The game has been a work-in-progress for years, with its development stretching back to 2017 through various Kickstarter milestones. Now, players can dive into Verra, the world where they will shape their own civilization and engage in player versus environment (PvE) and player versus player (PvP) action.
Early Access Launch Details
The Ashes of Creation launch is set for Thursday, December 11 at 10 am PST. This global release means that all players will go live simultaneously, with specific launch times for different time zones:
- Los Angeles: 10 am PST on Thursday, December 11
- New York: 1 pm EST on Thursday, December 11
- London: 6 pm GMT on Thursday, December 11
- Berlin: 7 pm UTC on Thursday, December 11
- Sydney: 5 am AEDT on Friday, December 12
- Wellington: 7 am NZDT on Friday, December 12
If your timezone isn’t listed, you can use a handy premade calendar to convert the times. The early access build is noted as unfinished, with two beta periods planned before reaching a full release.
No Preloading Available; Fresh Install Required
One thing to note for returning players: there will be no preloading option available on Steam. You’ll have to download the game and register when servers go live. Veteran players should uninstall the Intrepid Launcher, as it is being retired in favor of a Steam connection. A fresh install through Steam will be necessary.
Join the Player-Driven Civilization
Ashes of Creation offers an old-school MMO experience where player progression may be wiped at any time. The game encourages exploration, combat, and interaction with a dynamic world shaped by its players’ actions. With this early access launch, players can start building their characters and participating in the development of Verra.
The official Steam description emphasizes that this is an unfinished build, so expectations should be set accordingly. As Intrepid Studios prepares for the global rollout, all eyes are on how this long-awaited MMORPG will perform in early access mode.
