Ascend to ZERO Launches July 13 for Xbox Series, PC, and Game Pass - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 01 April 2026 / 2,049 Views
Developer Flyway Games announced Ascend to ZERO will launch for the Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam and Microsoft Store, and Xbox Game Pass on July 13.
View the launch trailer below:
Read details on the game below:
Ascend to ZERO is a time-bending roguelike where you have the power to manipulate time and fight your way to the top. Play as unique avatars, wield powerful weapons and items, and experience fast-paced progression as your build evolves with every run.
Story
In the year 22XX, humanity built a vast underground Time Lab to master time travel. However, when the portal to the future finally opened, it wasn’t hope that greeted them—only despair. A legion of unidentified mechanical monsters poured through the portal, laying waste to civilization.
To prevent the impending apocalypse, humanity created the “Chrono Child”—he only being capable of traveling back through time. The mechanical legion raided the lab on the day of her awakening—as if they had foreseen her birth. In a desperate attempt, the lab’s director cast the “Chrono Child” into a rift in time to save her from the invading machines.
Now stranded in a ruined future with her memories fragmented, she stands as the last survivor. With the help of a mysterious aide, she must embark on a journey back through time to defeat the monsters and restore a shattered world.
Time Action
Freeze the time to dodge opponents’ attacks using your unique ability, and always hold a higher ground for the combat. However, don’t forget that the time allowed for you is confined.
Infinite Growth
Through the battle, you will get unimaginably stronger in just a matter of seconds. Beware of enemies with higher levels, but when you defeat them, the reward would be tasty.
Replayability
Test your skills on every run, and challenge your limits. Find your unique playstyle, and collect Tech Chips to complete your ideal combination.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012 and taking over the hardware estimates in 2017. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel. You can follow the author on Bluesky.
