The Ascent (video game)

The Ascent
DeveloperNeon Giant
PublisherCurve Digital
Directors
  • Tor Frick
  • Arcade Berg
ProducerSimon Donbavand
DesignerAlexander Litvinov
Programmers
  • Joel Jansson
  • Roger Mattsson
Artists
  • Raymond Wégner
  • Dan Mihaila
WriterChristofer Emgård
ComposerPaweł Błaszczak
EngineUnreal Engine 4
Platforms
Release
  • Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
  • 29 July 2021
  • PS4, PS5
  • 24 March 2022
GenresAction role-playing, multidirectional shooter
ModesSingle-player, multiplayer

The Ascent is a cyberpunk-themed action role-playing video game developed by Swedish game studio Neon Giant and published by Curve Digital for Windows, Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One on 29 July 2021. It was developed using Unreal Engine 4 by a team of 12 people and is Neon Giant's debut in the industry. The game received positive reviews for visuals, combat, and soundtrack, but criticism for the emphasis on grinding.