The Ascent
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The Ascent Is Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on December 3 | Invision Game Community
Neon Giant announced that its cyberpunk action-RPG, The Ascent, will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 3, 2026, as The Ascent Ultimate Edition for $29.99. This edition includes the base game and all three DLC packs. A Legacy Patch with improvements will also be released for PC, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation on November 19, 2026.
I'm Getting My Hopes Up for The Ascent 2 After the Developer Told Me It Had Big Franchise Plans
Developer Neon Giant has indicated plans for a larger franchise, fueling hopes for a sequel to The Ascent. The studio's discussions at gamescom suggest that The Ascent 2 is likely in development.
Bombastisk trailer för det svenska cyberpunk-spelet No Law
Neon Giant has released a new trailer for their upcoming cyberpunk game, No Law, showcasing the city of Port Desire and the protagonist Grey Harker's abilities. The game, which builds on the developer's previous title The Ascent, will feature stealth, combat, and exploration in an open world. No Law is set to launch in 2027 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
7 Cheaper Alternatives For Popular Games
This article highlights several games that offer similar experiences to more expensive, popular titles at a lower price point. It features recommendations like Another Crab's Treasure as a souls-like alternative, Cassette Beasts for Pokemon fans, and The Crew 2 for racing enthusiasts. Other suggestions include RoboCop: Rogue City for FPS campaigns, Neon White as a Doom-like experience, Kena: Bridge of Spirits for action-adventure fans, and The Ascent as a cyberpunk alternative to Cyberpunk 2077.
Steam's Cyberpunk Fest means big savings on games about high-tech lowlifes
Steam is hosting a Cyberpunk Fest sale featuring significant discounts on various games tagged with the cyberpunk genre. The sale includes titles like Ruiner, The Ascent, Cyberpunk 2077, and Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade, among others, with discounts up to 90% off. The event runs until August 10.
Svenska The Ascent firar sin 5-årsdag med att utannonsera en uppdatering
Swedish developer Neon Giant is celebrating the 5th anniversary of their debut game, The Ascent, by announcing a significant update planned for November. This update aims to fix various issues, including co-op teleportation problems and save file corruption, and will also introduce HDR support. The studio, now expanded thanks to Krafton's acquisition in 2022, has ambitious plans for The Ascent franchise, hinting at potential new platforms, genres, and sequels, while also working on a new cyberpunk FPS titled No Law.
Roadmaps and Plans
The Ascent has reached 12 million players across its lifespan. The developers are planning future content and updates for the game, with details to be shared soon. The article also mentions the game's availability on PC via Steam.
5 Years Later, Cool Cyberpunk Shooter The Ascent Is Getting a Major Update — and It Sounds Like a Sequel Is in the Works
The Ascent, a cyberpunk action RPG, is receiving a major update five years after its release. The update coincides with the game's anniversary and hints at a potential sequel being in development.
One of PS5's Most Promising Open World Games Is Finally Being Showcased in August
The promising open-world shooter RPG No Law, developed by Neon Giant, will be showcased at Gamescom in August by publisher Krafton. The game, set in a cyberpunk future, features ex-military protagonist Grey Harker and is expected to receive its most in-depth look yet at the event. A release window has not been announced, but a 2027 release is speculated.
Svenska Neon Giant visar upp tekniken bakom sitt cyberpunk-FPS No Law
Swedish developer Neon Giant, known for The Ascent, is working on a new cyberpunk first-person shooter titled No Law. A technology demo showcased during State of Unreal 2026 highlighted the game's focus on dense, detailed environments without invisible walls or loading screens. A release date has not yet been announced.
'Density Over Scale': Open World Cyberpunk Shooter No Law Has Serious Potential on PS5
Developer Neon Giant discussed their design philosophy for the upcoming open-world cyberpunk shooter No Law at Unreal Fest 2026, emphasizing density and reactivity over sheer map size. The game, announced for PlayStation 5, will utilize Unreal Engine 5 and feature a dynamic lighting and weather system with over 3,000 NPCs. Neon Giant previously developed the detailed isometric shooter The Ascent.
No Law Trailer Offers A Closer Look At Port Desire, Its Stories, and The Peacekeepers
Neon Giant's upcoming open-world shooter RPG, No Law, was showcased in a new trailer focusing on its setting, Port Desire, and the Peacekeepers faction. The game aims to offer a detailed world with emergent stories, drawing comparisons to Cyberpunk 2077. No Law is slated for release this year on PlayStation 5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S.
