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Ascent - The Space Game
Also known as Ascent - The Space Game, as, ascent space
Ascent is a PVE sandbox space MMO with 270 BILLION star systems and an emphasis on strong Sci Fi. It encourages Exploration, Colonization, Research, Asteroid mining, Farming, Trading, and Combat. Outside the tutorial sector, everything in-game has been built by players.
Last update
16 May 2026
Latest update
Update history
Browse past updates and patch notes for this game.
44 updates
May 2026
- Server Maintenance TodayServers are going offline today for maintenance. We will post another announcement when they are back up.
April 2025
- We Are Back!Apologies for the inconvenience.
- Power outage at data centre - servers offlineThe power is out at our data center. We have shut down cleanly, so expect no data loss. Will post an update when it returns or we have an ETA.
December 2024
- Aaaand we're backWe have had to roll back a few hours of the database but everything is back to normal now. Apologies for the inconvenience.
- Unscheduled outageOur data centre is without power right now and we will be offline for the next several hours. Apologies for the inconvenience. We will post an update when service is restored.
October 2023
- System Maintenance WindowFrom 9pm Thursday 19th October to 6:30am Friday 20th October, UTC, there will be a maintenance window. Players will be unable to connect during this window. We apologise for the inconvenience.
June 2023
- Power System MaintenanceOur systems will be offline for a few hours from late Wednesday night (21st June) UTC to Thursday morning. Players will be unable to connect during this time. Apologies for the inconvenience.
- Server side email issues resolvedOur game servers have had some issues contacting people with gmail email addresses. This is now resolved - you should no longer have any problems with email. We apologise for the inconvenience.
March 2023
- Upcoming update: The Procedural CityWe're working on a new client update which will include: A new engine version, the latest stable available to us meaning performance, visual and stability enhancements The new "Procedural City" system for displaying col…
- Power Infrastructure Maintenance 02:30-03:30 10-March-2023 UTCDue to power infrastructure maintenance, Ascent servers may be offline for periods between 02:30-03:30 10-March-2023 UTC.
January 2023
- Your NPCs can now develop an exploit for an operating system. This is a difficult task requiring InfoSec theoretical and practical knowledge. The task gets harder for higher level operating systems, however it's easier…Security
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