The Ascent
by Neon Giant · published by Krafton
Released July 29, 2021 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
About The Ascent
The Ascent is a solo and co-op action RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Confusion and chaos ensue, security and order are in disarray, and without protection, everyone is left to fend for themselves. Stop gangs and hostile corporations from taking over and discover what really happened.
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?
Release dates by platform
Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS | Windows 10 x64 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Intel Core i5-3470 (4 * 3200) or equivalent / AMD FX-8350 (4 * 4000) or equivalent |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 660 ( 2048 MB) / Radeon R9 390X (8192 MB) |
| Storage | 35 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 10 x64 |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-6700K (4 * 4000) or equivalent / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (6 * 3400) or equivalent |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Geforce GTX 1070 (8192 MB) / Radeon RX 5700 (8192 MB) |
| Storage | 35 GB available space |
The Ascent FAQ
When did The Ascent come out?
The Ascent was released on July 29, 2021 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Is The Ascent on PlayStation 5?
Yes. The Ascent launched on PlayStation 5 on March 24, 2022.
Is The Ascent on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. The Ascent launched on Xbox Series X|S on July 29, 2021.
Is The Ascent on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. The Ascent has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Who is making The Ascent?
The Ascent is developed by Neon Giant and published by Krafton and Curve Digital.
Is The Ascent multiplayer?
Yes. The Ascent supports single player, multiplayer, and co-operative.
How much does The Ascent cost?
The Ascent costs $29.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is The Ascent good?
Steam players rate it "Mostly Positive" — 73% of 25,201 reviews are positive. Critics average 71/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for The Ascent?
The minimum GPU is GeForce GTX 660 ( 2048 MB) / Radeon R9 390X (8192 MB). See the full minimum and recommended specs on our The Ascent system requirements page.
