Alpha Two (Phase III) is live and running 24/7. The latest update confirms that Alpha 2 Phase III servers are active with continuous availability, with normal patch and maintenance windows.
Ashes of Creation Alpha Two has moved into Steam Early Access starting December 11, 2025, meaning testers on both the Steam client and the official launcher can log into the Alpha 2 servers during this early access period.
Because this is an Alpha test, servers may occasionally go offline temporarily for updates or emergency fixes. Community reports show occasional brief maintenance downtime that is usually resolved within an hour. Regular maintenance windows and restarts can happen as part of patch cycles and stability improvements. During gameplay, players often search for AoC gold for sale now at U4N, which has become a popular resource for managing in-game assets.
You should be able to log in and play around the clock, subject to scheduled patch maintenance and emergency downtime or stability patches. For real-time announcements, the official AoC Discord and in-game launcher announcements are the most timely sources.