ICYMI - THE ASCENT Hits Gaming Platforms July 29th!

The sci-fi cyberpunk title, The Ascent finally has its release date! It’ll be releasing on gaming platforms this July 29th, and will cost gamers only $29.99 at launch. The game will also be added to Xbox’s amazing line-up of Game Pass titles on release day as well. This has been one of the titles releasing this summer that I’m really excited about. This is the first title from developer Neon Giant, an indie studio that is compiled of industry vets who’ve worked on AAA games such as Gears of War and the Wolfenstein franchise.

We love making games and we do it because we want people to enjoy the experience and world we have created - so we’ve designed a game that lets all players have fun with the element of gameplay that interests them the most. Whether you’re someone who enjoys exploring every corner, loves exciting combat or gets invested in the story and lore, we’ve tried to put something in The Ascent for everyone.
— Arcade Berg, Creative Director and co-founder of Neon Giant.

The Ascent will take full advantage of the next-gen gaming hardware, running at 60fps with full 4K support on the Xbox Series X. The game looks absolutely gorgeous in all of its trailers released so far. I’m really eager to see how it looks and plays for myself though. There’s also a new list of features announced to give players a better idea of what there is to expect in-game.

Features:

  • A free-roam play style in a cyberpunk inspired dystopian world

  • Classic RPG mechanics to enable players to build up their character including cyberware, augmentations, and looting

  • An unprecedented sense of verticality within its world, with different levels and platforms discernible within play

  • Double-aim mechanic enables players to utilize the full screen and choose between multiple targets anywhere in the environment

  • A narrative-led adventure playable in single and up to four-player co-op modes

The Ascent will release for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC on July 29th.