Curve Digital and Swedish indie studio Neon Giant invite gamers to make their mark in the brave new world of Veles, as the studio’s highly anticipated debut title The Ascent (@AscentTheGame) launches today on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles, as well as Xbox Game Pass (@XboxGamePass) and PC at 6pm BST / 7pm CEST / 10am PDT.
A solo and co-op action-shooter RPG set in a sci-fi cyberpunk world, The Ascent is the first title from Neon Giant, a new 12-person studio composed of games industry veterans who were some of the minds behind iconic AAA titles such as the Gears of War, Bulletstorm and Wolfenstein franchises.
The Ascent sees players dive into ‘The Ascent Group’ arcology, a self-contained corporate-run metropolis, stretching high into the sky and filled with creatures from all over the galaxy. Taking on the role of an indentured worker, the world starts to go haywire when The Ascent Group shuts down for unknown reasons. Life becomes a case of survival, with rival corporations and crime syndicates looking to fill the empty space and players having to take up arms to hold them off.
“About three years ago we founded Neon Giant; a small game dev studio with the belief that with the right focus and mindset, even just a few people can create grand experiences and high quality games,”said Tor Frick, Creative Director and co-founder of Neon Giant. “We have a passion for creating living worlds and action gameplay - it’s in our DNA from our shared history in the industry and The Ascent is the result of our team’s passion and hard work.”
Curve Digital's highly anticipated debut title The Ascent will be released on 29 July 2021 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and will be available on Xbox Game Pass.
The Ascent is the first title from Neon Giant, a new 12-person studio composed of games industry veterans who were some of the minds behind iconic AAA titles such as the Gears of War, Bulletstorm and Wolfenstein franchises. The game will target 60 fps and have full 4K support on the Xbox Series X, offering amazing gameplay performance for new generation console players.
“We are super excited that people will soon be able to jump into the world of The Ascent,”said Arcade Berg, Creative Director and co-founder of Neon Giant. “We love making games and we do it because we want people to enjoy the experience and world we have created - so we’ve designed a game that lets all players have fun with the element of gameplay that interests them the most. Whether you’re someone who enjoys exploring every corner, loves exciting combat or gets invested in the story and lore, we've tried to put something in The Ascent for everyone.”
Fellow co-founder and Creative Director of the studio Tor Frick added: “A month ago we celebrated Neon Giant’s third anniversary and we’re so happy to be launching our first title just after this milestone for our young studio. We have a very passionate and dedicated team and each person in the studio has brought something new and great to the overall experience of The Ascent, so we’re really excited to share the planet of Veles with everyone and see what people think of the world our team has created.”
The Ascentwill see players dive into ‘The Ascent Group’ arcology, a self-contained corporate-run metropolis, stretching high into the sky and filled with creatures from all over the galaxy. Taking on the role of an indentured worker, the world starts to go haywire when The Ascent Group shuts down for unknown reasons. Life becomes a case of survival, with rival corporations and crime syndicates looking to fill the empty space. Players will have to take up arms and hold them off. The Ascent begins here.
The Ascent will offer players the chance to step into an action-orientated sci-fi RPG powered by Unreal Engine that takes the genre to new levels, available to play in both single-player and up to four-player co-op.
Game Features:
A free-roam play style in a cyberpunk inspired dystopian world
Classic RPG mechanics to enable players to build up their character including cyberware, augmentations and looting
An unprecedented sense of verticality within its world, with different levels and platforms discernible within play
Double-aim mechanic enables players to utilise the full screen and choose between multiple targets anywhere in the environment
A narrative-led adventure playable in single and up to four-player co-op modes
The Ascentwill launch on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles and PC and be available on Xbox Game Pass 29 July 2021 and is available to pre-order today on Xbox and PC for £24.99 / $29.99 / €29.99 / ¥148.
Microsoft has announced that Xbox Game Pass (@XboxGamePass) for Console and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members can jump into Outriders starting April 1st.
Outriders, the next game from People Can Fly, is a shooter set in a dark and desperate sci-fi universe. This brand new IP is developed by People Can Fly, the creators of Gears of War Judgement and Bulletstorm and is published by Square Enix External Studios.
Outriders is set in the distant future where players attempt to colonize a planet that they believe to be a new home for humanity. Turns out, the planet doesn’t want them there. Oops. A mysterious storm called the Anomaly burnt out all the tech that’s more advanced than a lightbulb, hyper-evolved the wildlife into ferocious monsters, and colonization efforts broke down into a bitter war of attrition for the last remaining resources available to humanity.
You are an Outrider, re-awoken from cryostasis 30 years after the first landing on Enoch – emerging as an Altered – a being with access to powerful skills and healing abilities. And now you get to flex those skills on the ever-raging battlefield! Create and customize your own Outrider, then use their devastating array of abilities to annihilate your enemy as you embark on the journey to discover the source of a mysterious signal on a dangerous and untamed world.
You can play single-player or co-op with up to two friends as you combine skill and speed in a frenetic attempt to survive a savage future in this aggressive third-person perspective RPG-Shooter. And don’t forget it’s fully cross-play – explore Enoch with any of your friends on any other platform!
Outriders will be available for Xbox Game Pass for Console and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers on April 1, 2021. An expansive Outriders demo is now available to download on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.
The expansive Outriders demo is now available to download on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, ahead of its release on 1st April 2021. Take your first steps into a savage future in the OUTRIDERS Demo, and get a taste for the most aggressive RPG-Shooter in the genre.
Outriders, the next game from People Can Fly, is a shooter set in a dark and desperate sci-fi universe. This brand new IP is developed by People Can Fly, the creators of Gears of War Judgement and Bulletstorm and is published by Square Enix External Studios.
With all four classes available, and the first four brutal abilities from each, you can assassinate your enemies as the Trickster, incinerate them as the Pyromancer, punish them up close as the Devastator, or at range as the mysterious Technomancer. Play single-player, or with up to two friends, as you experience the prologue and opening hours of Outriders.
The OUTRIDERS Demo requires a free Square Enix Members account - allowing transfer of your progress, including your customized Outrider character, to the full game. Square Enix Members will also receive a free ‘Slick and Smooth’ in-game emote! The OUTRIDERS Demo also requires persistent online access.
Outriders is currently scheduled to launch on April 1, 2021 for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4 and Stadia.
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Outriders (@Outriders), an upcoming third-person shooter developed by People Can Fly and published by Square Enix, is set to be released on February 2, 2021 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Stadia.
Outriders, the next game from People Can Fly, is a shooter set in a dark and desperate sci-fi universe. This brand new IP is developed by People Can Fly, the creators of Gears of War Judgement and Bulletstorm and is published by Square Enix External Studios. With rich storytelling spanning a diverse world, you’ll leave behind the slums and shanty towns of the First City and traverse forests, mountains and desert in the pursuit of a mysterious signal. Combining intense gunplay with violent powers and an arsenal of increasingly twisted weaponry and gear-sets, OUTRIDERS offers countless hours of gameplay from one of the finest shooter developers in the industry – People Can Fly.
Pre-order OUTRIDERS now to receive the Hell's Rangers Content Pack, which includes: The Hell’s Rangers Male and Female Gear Sets, The Hell’s Rangers Arsenal of 11 unique Guns, and The Hell’s Rangers Truck Mods and Decals.
Outriders will be available for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows PC and Google Stadia on February 2nd.
This week, Microsoft announced that the Xbox Live Fan Appreciation Sale, with a wide variety of games and DLC content, is now active on Xbox LIVE.
Included as part of the appreciate sale Xbox LIVE Free Users can choose to upgrade to 12-months of Gold for 33% off the regular price. Check out a complete list of savings below.
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