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Shield enemies can no longer spawn inside Abyssal Rifts.
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Darkblade Ascent
Also known as Darkblade Ascent, da, darkblade ascent
Fast paced First-Person Melee Roguelike RPG with randomly generated weapons and upgrades, unlockable new classes and persistent leveling. Hack and slash your way through atmospheric dark fantasy locations, unique monsters and bosses.
Last update
17 Jun 2026
Players now
2
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Update history
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20 updates
October 2025
- Hotfix v1.02Fixes: Added save game backup system. Fixed an issue where the final boss would get out of bounds.
- Hotfix 1.01Fixes: Enemies Abyssal Rift in Caves (6th area in the campaign) will no longer get stuck in their spawn zone. Gauntled modifiers no longer apply in The Hideout. Changes: Turning off Head Bobbing in settings will also di…
- Darkblade Ascent 1.0 is NOW LIVE! 25% OFFWe're thrilled to hit this incredible milestone, an achievement made possible by our players. Your invaluable feedback has been essential in helping Darkblade Ascent reach its full potential. This launch comes with our…
- Dakblade Ascent 1.0 Release DateDarkblade Ascent is finally leaving Early Access and launching into 1.0 on October 23rd! We're thrilled to hit this incredible milestone, an achievement made possible by our players. Your invaluable feedback has been es…
September 2025
- With this update we are revamping the existing weapon abilities and we are adding enhanced versions of each ability that's unlockable in the passive tree. Weapon abilities are a core part of Darkblade Ascent's dynamic c…Patch notes
August 2025
- The Soulweaver has arrived, the ultimate test at the end of the campaign. We’ve poured everything into making this finale as epic and unforgettable as possible. The Soulweaver embodies the peak of Darkblade’s ascension…Patch notes
July 2025
- Update v0.954Exiting the campaign mid-run will allow players to continue from the start of the map they exited instead of the current stage. Highlighted the filter buttons in inventory UI. Lowered the default music volume in The Hid…
June 2025
- Hotfix v0.952Adjusted enemy spawn locations in The Undead Prison arena where they would sometimes get stuck.
- Hotfix v0.951Fixed an issue with a button not being selectable on controllers Fixed the "Seal of Trust" achievement not triggering when having maximum reputation with the Trader in Hideout. Pre-loading of assets are now done in the…
- The Hideout: Survivor-Extraction & Combat Revamp update NOW LIVE!We are very excited to announce that our biggest update yet, The Hideout, is NOW AVAILABLE! We are always trying to push the boundaries of what Darkblade Ascent offers. Being a small team of 2 developers we have the fre…
- The Hideout Update coming JUNE 20!We're thrilled to announce that our biggest update yet is coming on June 20! Check out this explainer video on what to expect when the update goes live. For more details you can read our previous news post: View on Stea…
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Achievements
Community progression
Top picks from 36 Steam achievements, sorted by player unlock rates.
- Power SeizedDefeat an abyssally infused enemy.94.3%
- Gift of the AstralAccept your first Boon.94.1%
- Master of the SpearUnlock Spears91.3%
- Master of StormsUnlock the Stormcaller class80.0%
- Make way, coming throughKill 100 enemies in a single run76.2%
- Barely EscapedExtract for the first time63.5%