Ascend to ZERO is a fast-paced action roguelike built around time control. In the aftermath of a collapsed technological civilization, players wield time-bending powers alongside a vast arsenal of weapons, chips, and RPG-style progression to reshape their abilities. Rewrite fate itself and become the ultimate avatar of time.

The clock is ticking, but luckily you can manipulate and bend time to your will! Every second is another weapon in your arsenal - learn to wield it better with every passing run!

Unlock a variety of skills, chips and abilities to become a force to be reckoned with!

Increase your stats, enhance your awesome weapons, and upgrade your massive arsenal of gear to be the ultimate avatar of time!

Want to be a glass-cannon swordsman? Slice and dice through your obstacles!
Range is the name of your game? Lock and load as you zip around your enemies!

The above Ascend to ZERO trailer gives players a deeper look at the game’s “Time Freezing” mechanic in action. Time isn’t just a limit; it's your greatest weapon. By bending time, players can halt the world mid-chaos to choose “Tech Chips,” allowing them to upgrade attacks and strategize the most devastating combos before resuming the fight in a blur of destruction.

“We’re incredibly excited to Bring Ascend to ZERO to the Xbox ecosystem. Launching on Xbox day one with Xbox Game Pass and supporting Xbox Play Anywhere will allow us to reach more players exactly where they want to play,” said Huh Taewook, Director at Flyway Games. “Whether you’re freezing time on your couch with the Xbox Series X or taking the fight on the go with the ROG Xbox Ally X, we’ve optimized every second of the experience to be high-impact, rewarding, and memorable.”

Interested fans can check out a playable PC demo on Steam.

Key Features:

• Master Time to Rewrite Fate: Wield time itself as your greatest weapon. Ascend to ZERO revolves around a distinctive time-stop ability that freezes danger in place, letting you plan, reposition, and strike with precision. Your survival, and the fate of the world, depends on how effectively you can bend time to your advantage.
• Unique Characters & Perspective: Unlock a diverse roster of voxel-crafted avatars, each equipped with their own weapons, skills, and combat styles. Viewed from a dynamic 3D top-down perspective, every hero offers new strategies for reclaiming the world.
• Ultimate Build System: Create endlessly imaginative builds by combining avatars with gear, gadgets,

Ascend to ZERO is coming to Xbox Series X|S, ROG Xbox Ally/X, and PC (Steam) on July 13, 2026.