Urban Ascend
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Steam News · Apr 14
This update reorganizes display settings and gives you more control over how the game looks on your screen.New and Updated Display OptionsWindow ScaleCycle through size presets (x1, x1.5, x2, etc.)Disabled when Integer Scale is activeFullscreenMoved into Display SettingsWorks correctly with Integer ScaleTurning fullscreen off returns to your previous scale modePixelateSwitches to sharp pixel edges...
Steam News · Apr 7
This update adds a new system to help you understand and optimize your city, along with stability and UI improvements.City Tips (Brand New Feature)New “City Tips” button added to the UIOpens a ranked advisor panel with up to 5 prioritized suggestionsHighlights production stalls, housing shortages, supply gaps, service deficits, and available researchHelps you quickly see what is holding your city ...
Steam News · Apr 5
This update focuses on making the game feel more responsive and improving visual clarity across different screen setups.Smoother Building FlowNewly unlocked buildings now appear instantly in the palette, even if it’s already openNo need to close and reopen the menu to access themMap Scrolling Fix (Ultrawide)Fixed an issue where camera movement could freeze on ultrawide monitorsEdge scrolling no lo...
Steam News · Apr 5
This update introduces a new way to learn the game while improving clarity across progression and systems.Guided Play Mode (New)Choose between Guided Play and Free Play when startingGuided Play walks you through building your first production chain step-by-stepCovers core infrastructure, services, residents, governance, and agricultureIncidents are paused during the guide so you can focus on build...
Steam News · Apr 4
This update focuses on improving visibility while building and giving you quick control over how you play.Cleaner Building PlacementUI now hides while placing buildings so you can clearly see the mapHUD, palette, and tooltips return immediately after placement or cancelDisplay OptionsAdded Full Screen toggle to the Options menuInstantly switch between full screen and windowed mode
Steam News · Apr 3
Clearer Progression & PlanningLocked buildings now appear in the Buildings palette (dimmed), so you can see what’s comingHovering a locked building shows exactly what you need to unlock itImproved NotificationsStall messages now clearly explain the problemExample: “Water Treatment Plant stalled: needs 3 inputs”Improved Tutorial & OnboardingClear explanations for why buildings stall and how to fix ...
Steam News · Apr 3
Urban Ascend is officially out now on Steam.Start with a small town and grow it into a fully optimized, interconnected city. Every system feeds into another, and every decision shapes how efficiently your city runs.What to expect:Nearly 100 buildings to place and optimizeHundreds of upgrades that reshape your economyInterconnected systems that scale over timeCitizens with needs that unlock powerfu...
Steam News · Mar 4
This update focuses on making your city feel more alive while improving onboarding and stability. Cities now move, react, and evolve around you in ways that were not possible before.Interactive Tutorial SystemNew players are now guided by a fully interactive tutorial that teaches the core systems step by step as you play.The tutorial takes place on its own dedicated map and walks you through the f...
Steam News · Feb 20
With Steam Next Fest almost here, the Urban Ascend demo has received a major polish pass focused on clarity, stability, and faster optimization.If you're trying the demo during the festival, this is the best version yet.Faster City ExpansionYou can now hold Shift while placing buildings to place multiple in a row. Scaling production lines and testing layouts is significantly smoother, especially o...
Steam News · Feb 17
Urban Ascend officially releases on April 3rd.This is a city-building optimizer where every placement matters. Design efficient layouts, stack powerful synergies, unlock new buildings, complete research, and push your economy further each run.If you’ve been following development, wishlisting, or playing the demo, thank you. The full version brings expanded systems, deeper optimization paths, and a...