5 Things Ashes of Creation MUST Fix Before Steam Early Access

Ashes of Creation is heading to Steam Early Access on December 11th — but the game is NOT ready unless Intrepid Studios fixes five critical problems. In this video, I break down the biggest issues threatening Ashes of Creation’s success on Steam: the new user experience, the grind-heavy leveling, the lack of narrative content, the rough PvP experience, and the ongoing communication problems from Intrepid. With millions of players browsing Steam and a strict 2-hour refund window, these issues could make or break the future of Ashes of Creation. MMORPG players expect clear onboarding, good storytelling, meaningful PvP systems, and consistent developer communication. Right now, Ashes struggles in all five areas — but there is still time for Intrepid Studios to fix things before the Steam launch. I also compare Ashes to other MMORPGs like Final Fantasy XIV, ESO, New World, Black Desert, and Guild Wars 2 to explain what modern players expect during early leveling, story progression, and PvP systems. These examples matter — because MMO history has shown that first impressions determine whether players stick around or refund the game instantly. If you care about Ashes of Creation, MMORPG development, or the future of the genre, this breakdown is for you. Let’s talk honestly about what needs to get better. 0:00 – Intro 0:34 – New User Experience 2:10 – Leveling Grind Problem 3:29 – Narrative & Questing Problems 4:53 – PvP Experience Issues 6:09 – Communication Problems 7:42 – Final Thoughts #AshesOfCreation #MMORPG #SteamEarlyAccess #AshesOfCreationNews #AoC #AshesMMO #IntrepidStudios #MMORPGNews #MMOCommunity #OpenWorldMMO #FantasyMMO #PvP #PvX #MMORPG2025 #GamingNews Get vidIQ to grow your channel faster! 🚀 https://vidiq.com/TheoryForge