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The Ascent
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Action RPG

The Ascent

Twin-stick cyberpunk shooting in a jaw-dropping arcology. Loot, augment, light it all up.

PEGI 18
Players
1–4 players
Session
~75 min
Platforms
PC · PS5 · Xbox
Mood
coop, casual
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Why it's a game-night pick

Got 1–4 players? The Ascent lands a co-op / casual mood and plays in flexible sessions you can pick up and drop anytime on PC · PS5 · Xbox. It's tagged Action RPG, Cyberpunk, in the same lane as Elden Ring, Monster Hunter: World, Diablo IV. Tell GGWhatNext who's online, what you're playing on and how long you've got, and we'll rank The Ascent against everything else for your exact group — with the reasoning behind every pick.

The Ascent — game-night FAQ

How many players is The Ascent?

The Ascent supports 1 to 4 players, so it scales to a group game night.

What platforms can you play The Ascent on?

The Ascent is available on PC · PS5 · Xbox.

Is The Ascent free to play?

No — The Ascent is a paid game. Check the store link on this page for current pricing.

How long is a session of The Ascent?

The Ascent is flexible — play a quick round or a long session, whatever your group has time for.

Is The Ascent good for game night?

The Ascent suits a co-op / casual mood for 1–4 players. Run GGWhatNext to see exactly where it ranks for your group's size, platforms and time.

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