The latest Ashes of Creation dev update stream just happened, and it came with lots of exciting info for the community! Intrepid Studios hosted their first livestream this year on Friday, January 31, 2025, showing some new gameplay, answering live questions, and even teasing some big upcoming updates!
If you missed the stream, you can watch the full broadcast recording on the official YouTube channel:
Livestream Recap
For those of you who just want a quick recap of the highlights, here is what was covered:
- Rogue Class is Now in Testing!
- The long-awaited Rogue has moved from development to the testing phase!
- Some of its stealth mechanics were teased, which gave us a first glimpse at how sneaky gameplay will work.
- Most Popular Class & Race in Alpha Testing
- Most-played class? Mage! No surprise here, its AoE skills and spell versatility make it a favorite.
- Most-played race? Kaelar! Seems like many players are going the more traditional route in Verra. However, it could be related to the race being selected by default.
- New Developer Discussions; the devs want you to share your thoughts on:
- Music in MMORPGs – How important is an immersive soundtrack to you?
- Spells and Abilities – What kind of VFX and mechanics would you love to see?
- New Desert Zone Gameplay & Features
- The devs previewed the recently released desert area, showing off dynamic weather effects, survival mechanics, and talked about new questlines.
- Introduction of new crafting materials and in-game items found in the desert.
- Game Design and Future Plans
- No Pay-to-Win! The team reaffirmed that shop items will only be cosmetics – no gameplay advantages!
- Solo Play Improvements: While group play will always be easier, we were told that future updates will make solo content more viable.
- Treasure Hunt Alpha Two Playthrough
One of the highlights of the stream was the Alpha Two Treasure Hunt! The team showcased:- New loot mechanics
- Interactive puzzles
- Dynamic exploration gameplay
This was one of the most interactive livestreams yet, with the team answering live questions from Twitch chat, Discord, and social media platforms. No pre-submitted Q&A this time – everything came directly from the community!
With Alpha Two progressing and big upcoming features like the Rogue class and desert zone updates in testing, it seems this year is going to be a very exciting time for us Ashes of Creation fans.
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