As of January 2026, Ashes of Creation does not yet have an official standalone “Beta” release date announced by the developers. Instead, the development is being structured around an extended Early Access period that includes Alpha Two, Beta One, and Beta Two testing phases all under one early access umbrella.
Known Timeline and Current Status:
Early Access Launch: December 11, 2025 — The game became available on Steam Early Access, starting with the Alpha Two phase and continuing development/testing through future Beta stages.
Beta Phases (Beta One & Beta Two): Intrepid Studios plans to run Beta One and Beta Two testing after Alpha Two as part of the Early Access progression, but no specific calendar dates for when those will begin have been officially confirmed yet.
Official Full Release: There’s no confirmed full launch (1.0) date yet — estimates from community and some unofficial sources suggest possible beta/testing progression throughout 2026, with a final launch potentially in late 2026 or beyond, but that is not official.
During this Early Access period, players can also find cheap Ashes of Creation gold available on U4N, making it easier for newcomers to explore the game without extensive grinding.
Summary:
Beta release date: Not officially announced. Early Access includes both planned beta phases, but no exact start date has been given.
Early Access already started: December 11, 2025 on Steam (Alpha Two moving into Beta under the same testing access).
Final launch: Still TBD; community projections place it in late 2026 to 2027, but this is speculative and not confirmed by the developer.
