Obtaining cosmetics
Some cosmetics can be obtained in-game:[1]
Achievements may unlock some cosmetics.[1]
Not all cosmetics are obtainable through in-game means. These will be purchasable through the cosmetic store.[1]
Cash shop cosmetics will be limited in quantity, limited in time for purchase. They will be unique, but you will also have extremely difficult to gain cosmetics in game as well as unique cosmetics that look great and better... There will be a lot of cosmetics that are achievable in the game because that is a very fun aspect of MMO play.[2] – Steven Sharif
Cosmetic store
The Cosmetic store enables players to purchase Cosmetics for use in Ashes of Creation.[1] The cosmetic store offers limited time, limited quantity items to help sustain game development.[5]
- Equitable cosmetics, both from a quantity and quality standpoint, are achievable through in-game means.[5]
- Nothing in the cosmetic store will be pay to win.[6]
Nothing in our shop will ever be pay to win as we believe this practice greatly hurts the MMORPG genre.[6]
- Cash shop cosmetics will offer a diverse selection of unique looks.[7]
I want to incentivize purchase in the cosmetic shop for sustainability of what expansions we have intended, since we are not a box cost. I want to incentivize purchase by offering limited items: limited time, limited quantity, so you have confidence that when you purchase them, they won't be offered later on in some other way.[5] – Steven Sharif
- All cosmetic store items will be non-tradeable.[8] There will be no gifting mechanism for cosmetic items.[9]
I don't want cosmetic items that can be purchased from the market to be transferable... because it is in a way a transfer of money for potentially something in-game.[9] – Steven Sharif
Skins
Accessories/armor, Buildings, Caravans, Mounts, Pets, and Ships sold in the cosmetic store are skins.[12][13][14]
- Skins are cosmetic items that do not grant the user any benefit.[15]
- Skins are only be able to be applied to things that have already been earned, crafted or found within Ashes of Creation.[16][17]
- Owning cosmetics does not guarantee the acquisition of the item the cosmetic can be used on. Players must still achieve the corresponding item/building.[16] – Steven Sharif
- Caravan skins change the appearance of an in-game mount and in-game caravan that are hooked up to each other.[22][23]
- The best skins will be in-game achievable.[24]
- The best skins will be in-game achievable (obviously “best” is subjective, so I’d say the most ornate and detailed/unique).[24] – Steven Sharif
Pre-order packs
Pre-order packs were available from the Cosmetic store up until they ended on January 17, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. Pacific.[25][3]
- Wayfarer pre-order pack (History).
- Expeditionary pre-order pack (History).
- Voyager pre-order pack (History).
- Voyager plus pre-order pack (History).
We offer cosmetics for players who wish to support the project early. The exclusive nature of the limited availability is something I think collectors value. If you buy cosmetics as an MMO player, I know I enjoyed if the cosmetic is rare and not every girl at the party is wearing the same dress. In addition, these cosmetics are used to populate the world through NPC variants and color/texture changes so their offering aligns with our production schedule. The good thing about these packs is they contain no P2W advantages and there is no box cost, so from a mechanics standpoint you do not need to buy them to excel in the game on launch. And also, there are comparable and subjectively more grand cosmetics achievable in game as well.[26] – Steven Sharif
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3
- ↑ Livestream, 2018-07-09 (55:20).
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Ashes of Creation cosmetic store.
- ↑ Livestream, 2020-07-25 (1:53:46).
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Livestream, 2018-04-8 (PM) (58:29).
- ↑ 6.0 6.1
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- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Interview, 2018-05-11 (32:36).
- ↑ Ashes of Creation Store: Obtaining cosmetics.
- ↑ Livestream, 2020-11-30 (56:02).
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- ↑ 15.0 15.1 Rime and Regal.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2
- ↑ Livestream, 2018-12-06 (41:43).
- ↑ Livestream, 2023-06-30 (1:15:34).
- ↑ Livestream, 2020-11-30 (57:50).
- ↑ Livestream, 2020-08-28 (2:14:06).
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- ↑ 22.0 22.1
- ↑ 23.0 23.1
- ↑ 24.0 24.1
- ↑ Newsletter - Pre-order packages are ending reminder.
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