The Ascent Passes 12 Million Players, November Update Announced
The November update is the first step in KRAFTON's plan to develop The Ascent into a franchise IP, with Neon Giant focused on improving the game itself first.
Reporting from 1 source: 4Gamer.net.
KRAFTON and Neon Giant announced that The Ascent has surpassed 12 million total players in the five years since its 2021 release. A large quality improvement update is planned for November 2026 across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam, alongside a roadmap for the franchise.
Neon Giant's debut title, The Ascent, has reached 12 million players in the five years since its July 2021 launch on PC and Xbox, with a PlayStation version following in March 2022 and the Cyber Heist expansion in August of that year. KRAFTON took over publishing in March 2026.
To mark the anniversary, the studio announced a large quality improvement update for November 2026, incorporating player feedback, for PlayStation, Xbox, and PC via Steam. Neon Giant co-founder Arcade Berg said the team is working with KRAFTON on plans to grow The Ascent into a franchise IP, starting with raising the game's quality. An infographic and roadmap are now available on the official site and Steam page.
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- 4Gamer.net 「The Ascent」，2026年11月に大型アップデートを実施