ascent: the space game News

Ascent Smuggles In A New Interface, Financial Reform

October 1, 2015 Matt Chelen Comments

Ascent: The Space Game is a PvE-focused indie space MMO that boasts over one trillion planets. It is an absurdly large universe that rivals even Elite: Dangerous. Today, the game received a new update that affects economies across the universe. You see, the game has a player-elected "President of the universe," essentially. The President currently in office is the first [...]

Ascent: The Space Game Gets Absurdly Priced Ship DLC

August 5, 2015 Matt Chelen Comments

Late last night, new DLC launched for the Early Access MMO4XRPG, Ascent: The Space Game. It was not a content pack or subscription time. Instead, the developers have decided to try taking the Star Citizen route by offering absurdly priced DLC spaceships—a second ship can be found here—to help fund development beyond the game's initial box fee and optional subscription. [...]