Steam News26 March 20263mo ago

Ascend to ZERO Official Release Date

Hello Ascenders, We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued interest and the invaluable feedback you've shared with us.

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changedLimited-Time Demo OpeningBefore the official launch, you can jump back in and experience the newly updated demo. This demo will be available until April 3, 2026, 12:00 AM (PT) , so be sure to experience the revamped gameplay flow before it closes!

addedLimited-Time Demo OpeningThis update focuses on accelerating the combat rhythm and optimizing systems for a much smoother experience. The new animated intro and difficulty selection system have been added, and 5 Avatars ( Chrono Child, Blossom Blade, Golden Gunslinger, Windborne Spearmaster, and Scarlet Pirate ) are now available for play.

addedLimited-Time Demo OpeningWe’ve also introduced several quality-of-life features, including the Handbook renewal, Map UI overhaul, and new English and Korean voiceover support.

changedLimited-Time Demo Openinghttps://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2697940/view/511845698831909445

addedDiscord Community Event: Break Your LimitTo celebrate the updated demo, we’re hosting a special community event! Reach new milestones and earn exclusive Discord titles and rewards that will stay with you forever.

changedDiscord Community Event: Break Your LimitEvent Period : March 27, 2026, 12:00 AM – April 3, 2026, 12:00 AM (PT)

Ascend to ZERO changes

changedBefore the official launch, you can jump back in and experience the newly updated demo. This demo will be available until April 3, 2026, 12:00 AM (PT) , so be sure to experience the revamped gameplay flow before it closes!

addedThis update focuses on accelerating the combat rhythm and optimizing systems for a much smoother experience. The new animated intro and difficulty selection system have been added, and 5 Avatars ( Chrono Child, Blossom Blade, Golden Gunslinger, Windborne Spearmaster, and Scarlet Pirate ) are now available for play.

addedWe’ve also introduced several quality-of-life features, including the Handbook renewal, Map UI overhaul, and new English and Korean voiceover support.

changedhttps://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2697940/view/511845698831909445

addedTo celebrate the updated demo, we’re hosting a special community event! Reach new milestones and earn exclusive Discord titles and rewards that will stay with you forever.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude for your continued interest and the invaluable feedback you've shared with us. Our long journey is finally reaching its destination, and we are thrilled to announce the official release date for Ascend to ZERO!

Official Launch: July 13, 2026

Ascend to ZERO will officially launch on July 13

Our team is currently pouring all our resources into polishing the final build to ensure the best possible experience at launch. Check out the official trailer to get a glimpse of what’s coming in the 1.0 version!

Limited-Time Demo Opening

Before the official launch, you can jump back in and experience the newly updated demo. This demo will be available until April 3, 2026, 12:00 AM (PT), so be sure to experience the revamped gameplay flow before it closes!

This update focuses on accelerating the combat rhythm and optimizing systems for a much smoother experience. The new animated intro and difficulty selection system have been added, and 5 Avatars (Chrono Child, Blossom Blade, Golden Gunslinger, Windborne Spearmaster, and Scarlet Pirate) are now available for play.

We’ve also introduced several quality-of-life features, including the Handbook renewal, Map UI overhaul, and new English and Korean voiceover support.

https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2697940/view/511845698831909445

Discord Community Event: Break Your Limit

To celebrate the updated demo, we’re hosting a special community event! Reach new milestones and earn exclusive Discord titles and rewards that will stay with you forever.

Event Period: March 27, 2026, 12:00 AM – April 3, 2026, 12:00 AM (PT)
Winner Announcement: Expected on April 10, 2026 (PT)
How to ParticipateReach a target level in the updated demo, take a screenshot of your Save Slot screen , and upload it to the #break-your-limit-event channel on our official Discord. (To ensure every Ascender can enjoy the challenge, you can participate regardless of the game difficulty setting —just hit the target level!)

※ Please note that only submissions uploaded to the designated event channel will be eligible for rewards.

1. Level Achievement Titles

Earn exclusive Discord roles based on the level you reach:

Reach Level 20,000: Rookie Ascender
Reach Level 50,000: Veteran Ascender
Reach Level 100,000: Master Ascender
Reach Level 200,000: Transcendent Ascender

2. Leaderboard TOP 3 Special Rewards

The TOP 3 Ascenders on the leaderboard at the end of the event (April 3, 12:00 AM PT) will receive an extra special reward.

Reward: A unique role featuring a custom pixel icon of the Avatar used to achieve the record (Applied to our Discord).
TOP 1 Ascender: A unique role + Avatar icon with a Golden Crown
TOP 2 Ascender: A unique role + Avatar icon with a Silver Crown
TOP 3 Ascender: A unique role + Avatar icon with a Bronze Crown

Detailed guides and verification steps can be found on our official Discord channel.

Ascend to ZERO Demo

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3279910/Ascend_to_ZERO_Demo/ Stay connected and follow our channels: Discord: Join the community X/Twitter: @AscendtoZERO YouTube: @flywaygames

We look forward to seeing you all on July 13 with the polished, final version of the game. Thank you for your support!

Ascend to ZERO Team

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Steam News / 26 March 2026

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