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Steam News · 5d
Following the feedback from our recent demo, we’ve been hard at work refining one of the core pillars of the Ascenders loop: The Camp Phase.Today, we want to walk you through our freshly designed philosophy, the mechanical overhauls we’re implementing, and how these changes reinforce our core fantasy: Surviving an unforgiving mountain that wants you dead.⛺ The Vision: Controlled Chaos at High Alti...
Steam News · Sep 14
Hey everyone,First of all, thank you. Back in June, we put the demo for Ascenders: Beyond The Peak in your hands. You played it and shared your thoughts, at length, on where it shines and where it falls short. To this date, we see creators and press continue to pick the game up, and tell us how much they like it, which makes us extremely happy! There’s something special at the heart of Ascenders, ...
Steam News · Aug 7
As you prepare to lace up your boots and grab your ice axes for the Early Access Launch of Ascenders: Beyond the Peak, you might be wondering which dangers and challenges are waiting for you up on those treacherous slopes.Surviving the elements is one thing, but the mountain is far from empty. From mutated wildlife to a dangerous secret society, and unpredictable weather hazards, here is a breakdo...
Steam News · Jun 15
We are absolutely thrilled, and a bit chilled, by how many brave souls have answered the call since our demo arrived on Steam. Thank you for putting on the heavy gear, checking your ropes, and taking your first steps into the dangerous, vertical unknown. You have felt the mountain’s cruel cold, but the true nightmare has only just begun.Something is changing in the wind. Steam Next Fest is officia...
Steam News · Jun 11
In our last post, we covered the global content of the demo. Today we’re taking a deep dive into your crew. To survive vertical walls, sudden blizzards, and the psychological weight of the peak, you’ll need a team that can handle the strain. The game will feature a highly flexible team of 9 classes, allowing you to mix & match, or even duplicate roles to build the perfect expedition.Here is a clos...
Steam News · Jun 11
Hello Ascenders, Thank you all for taking part in the demo, and sharing feedbacks and other bugs you've encountered on discord! As you continue your ascent, we are dedicated to continuing our fixes. Here is a new list of what we've been working on:Resources counters are tracked more accuratelyClicking options in the settings menu are now set correctly and work when changingWorkbench crafts now app...
Steam News · Jun 9
Hello Ascenders, Thank you all for taking part in the demo, and sharing feedbacks and other bugs you've encountered on discord! Here is a short list of some of the changes we just deployed:Morphine workbench craft tends to prevent ascent initialization, which is now fixedSome tutorial issues have been fixed by reworking some elements in the sequenceVarious issues with the save system have been rep...
Steam News · Jun 7
The veil has been lifted: the official Steam Demo for Ascenders: Beyond the Peak is live right now.Secure your gear, and step into the freezing dark. The mountain calls.This demo gives you a first taste of our tactical exploration roguelite where your greatest enemy isn't just the wildlife, it's the mountain itself. It introduces three distinct playable classes, allowing you to mix and match your ...
Steam News · May 1
Greetings explorers.As we scale higher into the development of Ascenders: Beyond the Peak, it’s time to pull back the frost-bitten veil and talk about the atmosphere, the mechanics, and the ancient chill running through the heart of this project.Many of you have picked up on the "corruption" vibes in our reveal trailer. Today, we’re confirming that Ascenders is heavily inspired by the works of H.P...
Steam News · Apr 3
Ascenders: Beyond The Peak, is an exploration roguelite blending turn-based climbing and expedition management, with rope physics, and permanent consequences. Read the full article here: