It’s A Decent Battle Royale

Its easy to roll your eyes at another new battle royale game these days. That would’ve been the case for Ashes of Creation Apocalypse, but the good news is it uses the same fantasy setting of its MMORPG in development. The world of Verra is at war, and instead of just guns and other contemporary weapons and gear, expect fantasy type goodness. Players will use all kinds of melee weapons, magic tomes and ranged weapons that you’d expect in a fantasy MMORPG. The skins on them look excellent, and is a great indicator of what one might expect when the MMORPG releases. The only thing missing are other fantasy races, as players can only play as Humans for now.

Ashes of Creation Apocalypse Is Free To Play

The game will launch its open beta on December 18th, free for everyone. Yes that means even if you didn’t back or support the Ashes of Creation MMORPG funding campaign, you can still create an account to play. Why so generous you might be wondering? Intrepid Studios has said publicly that one of the main reasons Apocalypse exists is to test systems, servers and environments for the MMORPG. By simply making it a free battle royale, one expects plenty of players will check it out which gives valuable feedback and data to the developers for the MMORPG. But that doesn’t mean the Battle Royale is just a smokescreen. It will be update alongside the MMORPG, and expect more game modes to come after open beta launch like Siege mode and Horde mode for those that dislike BR.

Gameplay and Graphics

Since most players that will play Ashes of Creation Apocalypse are backers of the main Ashes of Creation MMORPG, it’s a good opportunity the see and feel the game they’ve supported in action. Ashes of Creation Apocalypse uses an action combat system that right now feels pretty good in the open beta. The weapon and ability animations look terrific, but character models, movements and more definitely needs some polish moving forward. As for graphics and environments, Verra is a gorgeous fantasy world and the battle royale map highlights that. Expect the same gameplay, like falling from the sky with or without your squad mates depending on what mode you’re playing, and then searching for weapons in abandoned buildings to get geared up. All of your gameplay time win or lose counts for something. Ashes of Creation Apocalypse does have a progression system called paths, that lets you unlock free rewards.

Free Cosmetics For The MMORPG

If you’re still unsold and are a backer of Ashes of Creation, then perhaps the best reason to dabble in this game is for the free earn-able cosmetics. There are two progression paths, each offering players new weapon skins, armor cosmetics and more when one levels up. The good news is everything that you unlock here will carry over to the Ashes of Creation MMORPG when it launches. So there’s a real tangible reason to play if you don’t want to miss out on extra cosmetics.

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It is both a testing ground for new systems and content in Ashes of Creation, as well as a unique multi-mode battle arena game where magic, steel, and chaos reign supreme. Starting this Tuesday, players will be able to take part in the action-packed Battle Royale mode, and fight to be the last one standing. Additional game modes like Horde and Castle Sieges will be available in future updates. Apocalypse is a high fantasy, free-to-play experience where no two battles are ever the same.

In Apocalypse, the world of Verra is on the brink of destruction – the only way out is to be the last one standing. It is an arena-based game which will support several different game modes, including battle royale-style gameplay, castle sieges, and gigantic monster horde battles! Our high fantasy setting, the vast array of gear and spells, and our massively destructible environments make for an experience unlike anything you’ve played. Hop in, stay alive, and win the glory.
 
Will you wield a tome that can summon meteors? A deadly two-handed halberd that can steal the life from your foes? Will you play it safe and hide away in a tower, hoping it won’t collapse beneath you? Anything can happen in the dying world of Verra.

Check out the in-depth FAQ here.

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Castle Siege will be just one of a few other modes coming to the standalone game. The other mode is Horde where players take on waves of enemies using systems that’s currently in development for the MMORPG. In Siege, players can expect huge battles on a large map that features siege engines, terrain destruction and fast paced action combat. Intrepid Studios have re-inforced that all these game modes are in fact, helping them build the MMORPG and isn’t just a one-trick-pony battle royale game. Check out the preview trailer below.

Pitting 100s of players at a time against each other in a massive world of high fantasy and all-out warfare, Ashes of Creation Apocalypse builds upon and refines many of the core systems at the heart of Ashes of Creation while letting players experience its stunning action and visuals right away.

Ashes of Creation Apocalypse delivers a self-contained, standalone experience for fans of competitive action, combat, and chaos. The game will launch with a full-fledged battle royale mode in which 100 players will duke it out with destructive weapons and magic until the last person is left standing. After release, new unique modes will be introduced, letting 200 players join forces in massive castle siege battles, as well as co-op horde mode missions in which small groups must fight off ravenous hordes of vicious demons.

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Fantasy Battle Royale Unlike Any Other

Its easy to roll your eyes at another new battle royale game these days. That would’ve been the case for Ashes of Creation Apocalypse, but the good news is it uses the same fantasy setting of its MMORPG in development. The world of Verra is at war, and instead of just guns and other contemproray weapons and gear, expect fantasy type goodness. Players will use all kinds of melee weapons, magic tomes and ranged weapons that you’d expect in a fantasy MMORPG. The skins on them look excellent, and is a great indicator of what one might expect when the MMORPG releases. The only thing missing are other fantasy races, as players can only play as Humans for now.

Ashes of Creation Apocalypse Is Free To Play For Everyone

The game will launch its open beta on December 18th, free for everyone. Yes that means even if you didn’t back or support the Ashes of Creation MMORPG funding campaign, you can still create an account to play. Why so generous you might be wondering? Intrepid Studios has said publicly that one of the main reasons Apocalypse exists is to test systems, servers and environments for the MMORPG. By simply making it a free battle royale, one expects plenty of players will check it out which gives valuable feedback and data to the developers for the MMORPG. But that doesn’t mean the Battle Royale is just a smokescreen. It will be update alongside the MMORPG, and expect more game modes to come after open beta launch like Siege mode and Horde mode for those that dislike BR.

Gameplay and Graphics

Since most players that will play Ashes of Creation Apocalypse are backers of the main Ashes of Creation MMORPG, it’s a good opportunity the see and feel the game they’ve supported in action. Ashes of Creation Apocalypse uses an action combat system that right now feels pretty good in the open beta. The weapon and ability animations look terrific, but character models, movements and more definitely needs some polish moving forward. As for graphics and environments, Verra is a gorgeous fantasy world and the battle royale map highlights that. Expect the same gameplay, like falling from the sky with or without your squad mates depending on what mode you’re playing, and then searching for weapons in abandoned buildings to get geared up. All of your gameplay time win or lose counts for something. Ashes of Creation Apocalypse does have a progression system called paths, that lets you unlock free rewards.

Free Cosmetics For The MMORPG

If you’re still unsold and are a backer of Ashes of Creation, then perhaps the best reason to dabble in this game is for the free earn-able cosmetics. There are two progression paths, each offering players new weapon skins, armor cosmetics and more when one levels up. The good news is everything that you unlock here will carry over to the Ashes of Creation MMORPG when it launches. So there’s a real tangible reason to play if you don’t want to miss out on extra cosmetics.

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Ashes of Creation Apocalypse delivers a self-contained, standalone experience for fans of competitive action, combat, and chaos. The game will launch with a full-fledged battle royale mode in which 100 players will duke it out with destructive weapons and magic until the last person is left standing. After release, new unique modes will be introduced, letting 200 players join forces in massive castle siege battles, as well as co-op horde mode missions in which small groups must fight off ravenous hordes of vicious demons.

To further reinforce the bridge that Ashes of Creation Apocalypse creates to Ashes of Creation, every cosmetic item that players earn or buy while playing Ashes of Creation Apocalypse will be added to their Ashes of Creation account for use in the MMORPG when it goes live.

To recap: Ashes of Creation Apocalypse is a precursor to Ashes of Creation. It’s high fantasy battle royale and a cooperative horde mode experience and a massive siege warfare destruction-fest, all in one. Players around the world can play with and against each other, with no region lock in place. All of this will connect to Ashes of Creation when it arrives. And it’s free!

Players can register to play ahead of the December 18th launch at Ashes of Creation Apocalypse’s official site.

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