Ascend to ZERO News

Hello, Ascenders!

Here are the detailed changes coming in the June 20 update:


[h3]⚪ Optimization Updates[/h3]

• Simplified collision detection for certain projectiles that were causing performance drops, optimizing the amount of computation required.
  
• Optimized the update frequency of non-engaged enemy entities to ensure stable performance during combat.
  
• Simplified collision complexity for map terrain to improve performance.
  
• Optimized updates for non-impacting objects during play for better performance.
  

[h3]⚪ Bug Fixes & Additional Updates[/h3]

• Improved an issue causing temporary freezing when defeating certain monsters in the Desert Zone.
  
• Enhanced the visibility of some VFX.
  
• Remastered the internal terrain of the Dimensional Portal.
  
• Partially remastered the appearance of enemies in Stage 2.
  
• Fixed an issue allowing invalid resolutions in fullscreen mode.
  
• Fixed an issue where some gadget uses would not trigger weapon attacks.
  
• Fixed an issue where Elite and Boss enemy icons sometimes remained after death.
  
• Improved an issue where the game would not progress from a black screen after relaunching.
  

[h3]Play Now![/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3279910/

Thank you!

- Ascend to ZERO Team

Hello, Ascenders!

With Next Fest now underway, Ascenders from around the globe have joined us in droves! Thanks to your unprecedented enthusiasm and response, the festival is more vibrant and fun than ever.

Riding this wave of excitement, we have some additional news and updates to share!


[h3]⚪ Participating in the KRAFTON Publisher Sale![/h3]



Ascend to ZERO is featured as a demo in this KRAFTON Publisher Sale event!

Following our appearance on various game streams and at Next Fest, you can now find the Ascend to ZERO demo during the KRAFTON Publisher Sale as well. We’d greatly appreciate your support—please try the demo and leave your valuable feedback to help shape future updates.

More news is on the way, so stay tuned!



[h3]⚪ What’s New in This Update[/h3]

Meanwhile, we’re working hard to quickly address improvements and fixes discovered through playtesting. With this patch, we’re pleased to share that several issues have been resolved:

• Improved handling of enemy attacks that triggered immediately upon time stop release.
  
• Enhanced visibility of item drop effects.
  
• Reduced delays on certain actions for a smoother control feel.
  
• Optimized parts of the inventory UI for better performance.
  
• Added health value displays to help you predict boss HP more easily.
  
• Fixed an anomaly that occurred when damage numbers exceeded a certain threshold.
  
• Corrected an issue where unlock hints for equipment slots sometimes appeared even when conditions weren’t met.
  
• Improved sound layering to prevent abnormally loud overlapping audio.
  

[h3]Some Crash Issues & Recommended Workarounds[/h3]

We’ve identified unexpected crashes on certain setups and are investigating root causes. In particular, some graphics driver versions have shown a potential for conflicts.

If you’re experiencing persistent crashes, we recommend updating your graphics drivers to the latest version—or rolling back to a stable previous version. If the problem persists, please report it in our Steam discussion board or on Discord. We appreciate your reports!



We remain committed to refining your game experience and will continue gathering your feedback to make Ascend to ZERO shine even brighter.

Enjoy the events and content we’ve prepared, and thank you for staying with us throughout the festival!


[h3]Play Now![/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3279910/

Thank you!

- Ascend to ZERO Team

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Hello, Ascenders!
As we teased last time, we can finally reveal our special guest!

It’s Akari Kito joining the world of Ascend to ZERO.


[h3]⚪ Hear the Voice of Akari Kito![/h3]



Akari Kito delivers captivating Japanese CV performances for six different avatars. Experience each character’s unique emotions brought to life through her delicate acting!

Plus, brand-new exclusive voices for the Next Fest special avatar skin have also been recorded. Immerse yourself even deeper with this voice package prepared exclusively for the festival!

Play now to check out the new Japanese voice content that comes with the limited-time skin.


[h3]⚪ Additional Update Details[/h3]

Beyond the voice update, this patch also includes bug fixes and various improvements.

• Fixed an issue where some effects appeared to play while time was stopped.
  
• Adjusted the UI update cycle to improve performance.
  
• Corrected abnormal DPS readings when the value exceeded certain thresholds.
  
• Improved visibility of the stamina UI display.
  
• Fixed an issue where items were difficult to pick up in certain high-drop scenarios.
  
• Addressed a bug where acquired skill chips would sometimes disappear unexpectedly.
  
• Fixed abnormal skill chip activations during time stop.
  
• Resolved an issue where some summoned boss minions would continuously respawn.
  
• Reduced the duration of drone weapons, increasing their damage to enhance usability.
  
• Aligned weapon-application UI displays for skill chip effects to match actual weapon effects.
  
• Nerfed projectile-related effects on certain gadgets.
  
• Improved monster spawn logic to prevent spawning in incorrect terrain.
  

[h3]⚪ The Next Fest Heat Is On![/h3]



Thanks to your enthusiastic play and valuable feedback, the Next Fest is shining brighter than ever.

Look forward to upcoming new content and special events!

If you haven’t grabbed the Next Fest exclusive avatar skin yet, don’t miss your chance!

We sincerely thank all Ascenders who continue to enjoy Ascend to ZERO. We hope you’ll join us for the adventures ahead!


[h3]Play Now![/h3]

https://store.steampowered.com/app/3279910/

Thank you!

- Ascend to ZERO Team

[h3]Hello, Ascenders![/h3][p]
Ascend to ZERO is finally joining Steam Next Fest! We ask for your enthusiastic support and interest.



To make this celebration even more special, we’ve prepared a commemorative Next Fest update.


[/p][h3]⚪ New Avatar: ‘Frost Moon Hacker’[/h3][p]

A brand-new avatar—the Frost Moon Hacker—joins the fray! The Frost Moon Hacker wields drones as their primary weapon and specializes in builds centered around luck.

Unlock this avatar and experience fresh build options and combat styles!


[/p][h3]⚪ Next Fest Exclusive! Special Avatar Skin Event[/h3][p]

During Next Fest, anyone who completes the mission will receive an exclusive Next Fest avatar skin! Your mission: defeat the final boss of Stage 2. With the boss at level 60,000, make sure you’re well prepared before jumping into battle!

This special skin is only available during the Next Fest festival, so don’t miss out—jump in and claim your reward!


[/p][h3]⚪ Coming Soon: Voice Acting Update[/h3][p]
During Next Fest, we’ll be adding brand-new voice lines recorded by a special guest voice actor. Look forward to an even richer world in Ascend to ZERO, and stay tuned for further announcements!


[/p][h3]⚪ Additional Update Details[/h3][p]
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• [p] Improved an issue where you could still be hit by enemy attacks while Time Stop was active.
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• [p] Fixed a bug where certain enemy attacks would never register a hit on the player.
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• [p] Tweaked some enemy patterns in Hard Mode.
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• [p] Reduced the attack power of Hard Mode enemies and increased the experience they grant.
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• [p] Shortened the duration of certain projectiles that were causing performance drops and increased their speed.
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• [p] Resolved an issue where terrain could overlap and trap players in the Dimensional Portal.
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• [p] Mitigated overlapping playback of identical sound effects.
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[/p][h3]The festival is just around the corner![/h3][p]
Be sure to experience the new thrills and challenges Ascend to ZERO has in store at Next Fest! We hope this becomes a memorable event for every Ascender, and we appreciate your continued support.


https://store.steampowered.com/app/3279910/

Thank you!

– Ascend to ZERO Team[/p]