- Steam pricePrice
- $29.99
- Release
- July 29, 2021
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- Platforms
How co-op works
Up to four players complete the campaign online or in local couch co-op. The squad coordinates cover, high and low aiming, weapon fire, tactical abilities, augmentations, and revives while fighting through shared missions and open districts.
About this game
Set in a dystopian arcology run by the now-collapsed Ascent Group, this twin-stick shooter blends frenetic gunplay with RPG progression in a strikingly detailed cyberpunk world. Solo players can tackle the campaign alone, but the design shines brightest in co-op, where up to four friends fight through hostile streets filled with rogue bionics, corporate enforcers, and rival gangs.
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Combat revolves around positioning, cover mechanics, and weapon loadouts that evolve through loot drops and gear upgrades. Coordinating crowd control, revives, and overlapping fire lanes turns chaotic firefights into satisfying team exercises, especially when waves of enemies pour in from multiple angles.
Both online and local split-screen co-op are supported, letting squads form on the couch or across the internet. Sessions reward communication and tactical coordination, particularly when choosing complementary augmentations and dividing battlefield roles during boss encounters.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play The Ascent solo, or do I need teammates?
You can absolutely play through the entire campaign solo. That said, the game is designed with co-op in mind and becomes more tactically interesting when you coordinate with teammates-especially during boss fights and multi-directional enemy waves.
Does The Ascent support both online and couch co-op?
Yes, it supports both. You can play online co-op with up to four players or local split-screen co-op on the same screen. This means you can squad up with friends either on the couch or across the internet.
How important is teamwork and communication in co-op?
Pretty important. While you can brute-force some encounters, coordinating revives, dividing roles, managing crowd control, and choosing complementary augmentations makes tough firefights much more manageable-especially when enemies attack from multiple directions.
What kind of co-op gameplay does The Ascent offer?
It's a twin-stick action-shooter with RPG progression. You and your squad fight through hostile cyberpunk streets, upgrading gear and abilities as you go. Combat revolves around positioning, cover mechanics, and weapon loadouts, with an emphasis on overlapping fire lanes and tactical coordination during intense firefights.