Ashes of Creation has entered a fresh global maintenance window, and all realms went offline at the exact same moment. The shutdown began at 10:20 PM PST on January 6, 2026, and the update carries an expected duration of up to three hours, placing the projected return at 1:20 AM PST on January 7, 2026. Since this maintenance rolls out worldwide at the same instant, the window shifts dramatically across regions, which often leaves you trying to make sense of when you can jump back in.
This guide breaks down the exact downtime for major time zones, explains why every realm follows a synchronized schedule, and helps you plan your playtime with as little disruption as possible.
Why All Realms Go Down Together
Ashes of Creation uses a unified maintenance window so that every realm receives the same backend updates, data checks, and stability adjustments at once. This approach prevents regions from drifting out of sync and keeps the global environment consistent. The start time never changes from region to region, but your local clock decides how the downtime appears for you.
Global Realm Downtime by Region
These conversions are based on the official start of 10:20 PM PST and the expected three hour window. Realms may return earlier if core checks finish ahead of schedule.
United States
- West Coast (PST): Jan 6, 10:20 PM to around 1:20 AM
- East Coast (EST): Jan 7, 1:20 AM to around 4:20 AM
United Kingdom
- Jan 7, 6:20 AM to around 9:20 AM
Central Europe
Germany, France, Italy, Spain
- Jan 7, 7:20 AM to around 10:20 AM
India
- Jan 7, 11:50 AM to around 2:50 PM IST
Japan
- Jan 7, 3:20 PM to around 6:20 PM JST
Australia
- East Coast (AEDT): Jan 7, 5:20 PM to around 8:20 PM
- West Coast (AWST): Jan 7, 2:20 PM to around 5:20 PM
Realms often reappear one by one, and login queues tend to form as players rush back. If you prefer a smooth entry, wait a couple of minutes after the window closes.
What Happens During Ashes of Creation Maintenance
This downtime covers far more than a simple restart. The development team uses the window to apply updates, correct backend issues, adjust world systems, and ensure Verra behaves as intended in the evolving Alpha Two phase. These checks help stabilize population load, prevent data drift, and maintain reliable server performance.
During maintenance:
- All realms remain offline
- Matchmaking systems stay unavailable
- Character login and world browsing remain disabled
When Will the Server Come Back Online?
The official estimate reaches three hours, but actual return times can shift depending on update size and server validation. Most realms come online on schedule, though staggered availability is common. If you log in the moment servers appear, expect temporary queues as the population fills.
You can check the live status of this update by clicking this official link.
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