The Ascent
The Ascent is a unique top-down shooter game from Neon Giant, packed with cyberpunk-themed action that can be experienced alone or in a co-op game mode with friends. In a futuristic world where corporations own everything, the player must fight through the sudden fall of Ascent Group to find their freedom.
The Ascent
- Platform(s)
- Xbox One , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , PS4 , PS5 , PC
- Released
- July 29, 2021
- Developer(s)
- Neon Giant
- Publisher(s)
- Curve Digital
- Multiplayer
- Local Co-Op , Online Co-Op
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 4
- ESRB
- M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Drug Reference, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Violence
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