
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.
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Cross-play: The Ascent not only features cross-play for co-op between Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One versions, as expected, it has also been confirmed to fully support cross-play between the Xbox and Windows 10 PC versions.The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG, set on Veles, a packed cyberpunk world.The Ascent is also Xbox Play Anywhere, which means buying the Xbox or Windows 10 PC version lets you play on both platforms. Gaming features: The Ascent will support Xbox Smart Delivery so players on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One will always get the best version with no additional costs or hassle.
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Visuals and graphics: The Ascent will support ray tracing on at least Xbox Series X for realistic lighting, shadows, and reflections, physics in objects and environments, full HDR support for superior contrast, and likely other improvements in texture quality and visuals over Xbox One.The Ascent should also have improved loading times on Xbox Series X|S over Xbox One. The Ascent is also Xbox One X enhanced at up to 4K. The Xbox Series S performance targets aren't known at this time. Performance targets: The Ascent will run at up to 4K resolution at 60 FPS on Xbox Series X.Some of the features in the Xbox Series X|S Optimized version of The Ascent include: We don't have every detail for The Ascent on Xbox Series X|S, but we already know the game is going to be something special on Microsoft's latest and most advanced gaming consoles. Is there multiplayer in The Ascent?Īs expected for a game boasting such incredible visuals, The Ascent is going to be an Xbox Series X|S Optimized title. Of course, we also don't have to wait too long to play the game ourselves, either solo or with some of our friends. The Ascent surprised Corden during his preview with its challenging gameplay, highlighted by the fact that The Ascent refuses to be seen as a "simple stick shooter." The wide range of abilities and weapons, combined with a light cover system and clever controls, means there's a lot to consider when approaching your next battle.Īs we get closer to The Ascent's launch, we'll learn more about this fascinating isometric RPG. There's also crafting in The Ascent so you're not limited solely to what you find.

Defeating enemies, exploring areas, and progressing through The Ascent will earn you a ton of weapons and gear, which can be used to power up your character and tackle obstacles in new ways. You can also customize your playstyle, whether you want to be a weapon-heavy tank or a slim stealth-based fighter. The Ascent seeks to earn the right to be called a true "RPG" with a ton of progression, including stats and abilities that players can customize. The Ascent surprises, however, with shockingly tactical enemies that require strategy and consideration to defeat. From mutated beasts to violent humans and strange aliens, there are seemingly unending numbers of opponents to face. As any RPG requires, The Ascent employs hordes of unique enemies and bosses. The Ascent seems to emphasize verticality in its diverse levels, and actively encourages players to roam and explore as they progress. Levels aren't randomly generated, but enemy placements are. Explore decrepit towns, dank sewers, industrial work zones, futuristic cities, and much more. A big part of the reason The Ascent never fails to amaze with its graphics is due to the wide variety of environments on display.
