The Ascent

The Ascent

Shooter • Role-playing (RPG) • Adventure • Indie
2021

The Ascent is an upcoming Shooter/Role-playing (RPG)/Adventure/Indie game releasing on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows). Scheduled to launch on July 29, 2021.

Developed by Neon Giant and published by Curve Digital.

Release Date: 07/30/2021

Released
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Story

Welcome to The Ascent Group arcology, a self-contained corporate-run metropolis, stretching high into the sky and filled with creatures from all over the galaxy.

You play as a worker, enslaved by the company that owns you and everyone else in your district. One day, whilst sent on a routine assignment to make use of your skills with a cyberdeck, you are suddenly caught in a vortex of catastrophic events. The Ascent Group, the largest mega corporation on the planet, shuts down for unknown reasons, causing the automated security systems to go haywire.

The survival of your district is threatened: rival corporations are trying to force appropriation and crime syndicates are looking to boost their black-market augmentation trade. You must take up arms to stop them from seizing control and embark on a new mission to find out what started it all.

You belong to the corporation. Can you survive without it?

Screenshots

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Game Information

Platforms

Xbox Series X|SPlayStation 4PC (Microsoft Windows)PlayStation 5Xbox One

Genres

ShooterRole-playing (RPG)AdventureIndie

Developer

  • Neon Giant

Publisher

  • Curve Digital

Age Rating

ESRB: Unknown

Player Perspective

Bird view / Isometric

Multiplayer

  • Online Co-op: 4 playersOffline Co-op: 4 playersOnline: up to 4 playersOffline: up to 4 players

Ratings & Reviews

71%
Critic Score
9 reviews
72%
User Score
71 ratings

Features & Details

Themes & Elements

ActionScience fictionOpen world

Game Modes

Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

Key Features

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Game Engine

Built with Unreal Engine 4

Release Information

Primary Release Date

July 29, 2021

✅ Already released

Platform Release Dates

PlayStation 4

March 24, 2022
Worldwide

Xbox Series X|S

July 29, 2021
Worldwide

Xbox One

July 29, 2021
Worldwide

PlayStation 5

March 24, 2022
Worldwide

PC (Microsoft Windows)

July 29, 2021
Worldwide

Release Notes

  • Release dates may vary by region and platform
  • Pre-orders may be available before the official release date
  • Digital releases typically go live at 00:00 local time
  • Physical releases may arrive a few days earlier or later depending on shipping

System Requirements

Estimated system requirements for The Ascent on PC

Minimum Requirements

os:Windows 10 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-8700K / AMD Ryzen 7 2700X
memory:16 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 2060 / AMD RX 6600 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:50 GB available space (SSD recommended)

Recommended Requirements

✨ Recommended
os:Windows 11 64-bit
processor:Intel Core i7-10700K / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
memory:32 GB RAM
graphics:NVIDIA RTX 3080 / AMD RX 6800 XT
directx:Version 12
storage:100 GB available space (NVMe SSD recommended)

Important Notes

  • These are estimated requirements based on game analysis and industry standards
  • Official system requirements will be announced closer to release date
  • SSD storage highly recommended for reduced loading times
  • Requirements may vary for different graphics settings (Low, Medium, High, Ultra)
  • VR games may have additional requirements if VR support is included

💡Performance Tips

For the best experience with The Ascent, consider upgrading to an SSD, ensuring your graphics drivers are up to date, and closing unnecessary background applications before playing.

Frequently Asked Questions about The Ascent