Ashes Of Creation

On Friday, November 14, 2025, Ashes of Creation October Development Update live on Twitch, featuring Creative Director Steven Sharif and Director of Communications Margaret Krohn. This livestream showcased the soon-to-be-released Summoner archetype and dove deep into its design philosophy, some of the lore behind the archetype, and how it works gameplay-wise.

During the stream, we announced that Ashes of Creation’s Alpha Two is coming to Steam as an Early Access title this December. For more information about Steam Early Access, check out our dedicated article. We also conducted a live Q&A, discussing the new archetype and addressing community feedback. 

Revealing the Summoner

The Summoner has officially arrived and is now ready for PTR testing! This versatile new archetype allows testers to command powerful vessels that can tank, deal damage, and support their allies. With unique playstyles centered around summoning and managing companions, the Summoner brings an entirely new way to experience Ashes of Creation.

Learning the Summoner’s Kit

-Spirit Shred - Apply damage over time to a single target while generating your archetype resource, Essence.
-Mortal Blast - Unleash a devastating AoE attack that spreads Spirit Shred to nearby enemies.
-Hex - Curse your foes, dealing massive damage when the hex expires. The more damage you deal, the sooner it triggers!
-Extract Vessel - Draw strength from your summons to heal yourself.
-Siphon Vessel - Reclaim mana from your companions to keep the fight going.

But of course, no Summoner is complete without their loyal companions. You can command one of three spirit vessels at a time, each offering a distinct role:

-The Guardian - A steadfast protector who specializes in pulling aggro, soaking damage, and disrupting enemies. With Stomp, the Guardian slams the ground, damaging foes and generating threat.
-The Hunter - A nimble striker capable of melee and ranged assaults. Its signature ability, Eviscerate, deals devastating single-target damage when striking from behind.
-The Mystic - A supportive vessel that heals, shields, and even dishes out AoE damage from afar. Recreate restores an ally’s health and can group-heal under certain conditions.

Ashes of Creation is Coming to Steam

 Ashes of Creation Alpha Two is officially coming to Steam this December! Our journey through Verra is growing, and we couldn’t be more excited to expand to a platform that makes it easier than ever for testers around the world to join the adventure.

By wishlisting Ashes of Creation Alpha Two on Steam, you’ll stay up-to-date on our latest announcements, release plans, and key updates. Wishlisting also directly supports our team and helps spread the word, so please wishlist us. Your excitement truly fuels this project! Thank you for being part of our journey.

As they prepare for the biggest alpha update yet, the v0.18 Harbinger Update, they want to keep you informed about what’s coming next, how testing will work, and what Steam means for you and your account. Below you’ll find a full breakdown of there upcoming schedule as well as answers to the most frequently asked questions.

v0.18 Harbinger Update + Early Access Launch

-December 11
-Full Alpha Two wipe
-Lotharia and Shol return (with potential new realms)
-All Intrepid and Steam users can play together
-PTR will continue as needed

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