
Ashes of Creation is an old-school take on the modern MMORPG set in a living, reactive world where your choices shape civilization. In this PvX open world sandbox, players will build cities, forge empires, and lay siege to foes. Uncover the Ancients as you fight to reclaim the fallen world of Verra.
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Ashes of Creation is a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) set in a high-fantasy world where player actions shape the world itself. Cities rise and fall, populations shift, and entire regions transform as players rebuild civilization on living, reactive continents. Every decision, individual or collective, leaves a lasting mark on the world of Verra.
Whether you’re leading armies into battle, building empires through trade and craftsmanship, or uncovering ancient secrets long buried beneath the sands, Ashes of Creation offers an evolving journey defined by the choices of its players.
A Living, Breathing World
Experience a dynamic world that evolves with player activity. Build and defend player-driven cities known as Settlements - each unlocking new content, quests, and political structures as they grow.
Risk and Reward PvP & PvE
Engage in large-scale battles, dungeon raids, and open-world conflicts. Wage war and siege against your enemies, defend trade caravans, or venture into dangerous dungeons where glory and peril go hand in hand.
Player-Driven Civilization
Every realm develops differently. Players influence the growth of settlements, elect mayors, form alliances, and wage wars that reshape the political landscape of Verra.
Integral Crafting and Economy Systems
Gather resources, trade goods, and craft powerful items across a player-driven economy. Control resource routes, establish trade hubs, and profit from your influence, or sabotage your rivals’ Caravan supply lines.
Epic Exploration and Adventure:
Discover a vast, hand-crafted world filled with unique biomes, ancient ruins, and hidden treasures. Mount up and explore the wild frontier- every journey holds the promise of discovery and danger.
Boundless Archetype Combinations
Choose from eight primary archetypes to create your character, customize your skills and abilities. Whether you’re a stealthy Rogue, a commanding Summoner, or a protective Tank, your playstyle will be entirely your own.
Massive Warfare
Join hundreds of players in epic sieges and realm conflicts that decide the fate of nations. Gather resources, and command armies in battles that alter the course of the world.
In Ashes of Creation, no two realms or stories are ever the same. The world evolves as players build, explore, and destroy, forging a tapestry of triumph and tragedy that belongs to its community. Will you be a builder of empires, a bringer of chaos, or a legend remembered in song?
The choice and the world is yours to shape.
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we got scammed boys
Dear Steam Support Team, I am requesting a refund for Ashes of Creation due to extraordinary circumstances related to the sudden collapse of the developer, Intrepid Studios, as of February 1, 2026. This is not a standard refund request based on gameplay preference or dissatisfaction, but a report of a broken promise and an effectively abandoned Early Access product. Reason for this request: Studio Closure It has been widely reported that Intrepid Studios has ceased operations. Senior leadership has resigned, and the development team has been laid off, with WARN Act notices issued. Abandoned Early Access Product Ashes of Creation was sold as an Early Access title with the explicit promise of continued development and future delivery of core features. With the studio dissolving, development has permanently halted, and the advertised product will never be completed. Loss of Product Viability Without an active development team, the game’s servers are expected to shut down or become non-functional, rendering the product completely unplayable. I respectfully ask Valve to treat this case similarly to previous precedents, such as The Day Before, where refunds were issued due to studio closure and false or unfulfilled advertising shortly after release. Given these circumstances, I request a manual review of this purchase, as the product is now effectively defunct and no longer deliverable as sold. Thank you for your time and consideration.
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I feel abused
Dear Steam Support Team, I am requesting a refund for Ashes of Creation due to extraordinary circumstances related to the sudden collapse of the developer, Intrepid Studios, as of February 1, 2026. This is not a standard refund request based on gameplay preference or dissatisfaction, but a report of a broken promise and an effectively abandoned Early Access product. Reason for this request: Studio Closure It has been widely reported that Intrepid Studios has ceased operations. Senior leadership has resigned, and the development team has been laid off, with WARN Act notices issued. Abandoned Early Access Product Ashes of Creation was sold as an Early Access title with the explicit promise of continued development and future delivery of core features. With the studio dissolving, development has permanently halted, and the advertised product will never be completed. Loss of Product Viability Without an active development team, the game’s servers are expected to shut down or become non-functional, rendering the product completely unplayable. I respectfully ask Valve to treat this case similarly to previous precedents, such as The Day Before, where refunds were issued due to studio closure and false or unfulfilled advertising shortly after release. Given these circumstances, I request a manual review of this purchase, as the product is now effectively defunct and no longer deliverable as sold. Thank you for your time and consideration.
I still want my money back!
Steam is trash and won't refund you for a game that they still have for sale but is unplayable.
scammers
I've been waiting for Ashes of Creation for years, and I'm honestly disappointed by how long the development has taken. I was incredibly hyped for this game because of its ambitious ideas and unique MMO systems. I still hope it lives up to the vision, but it's becoming harder to stay excited after such a long wait.
it was a scam....
Please refund! I've played for 2 hours and then the dev's decided to run with the money. INSANE this is still on steam.
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