Ascend to ZERO News

Hello Ascenders!
With just a week into the playtest, we have released a patch to fix certain issues that are in the game. You can check out the list of fixes here:
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/4167140/view/536621842119524371

We were able to catch some of these issues because of our awesome community sharing on Steam and in our Discord (perhaps as part of our ongoing community event?). We hope that you continue to find bugs/typos and let us know so that we can make the best Ascend to ZERO experience for you guys.

In this Quantum Community Report, we would like to highlight the community and all of the cool things that you have accomplished!

[h2]Leaderboard Shenanigans[/h2]

When we look at the leaderboards, we were genuinely and pleasantly surprised to see so many of you have a go at the leaderboard! We love to see you guys share your leaderboard placements in the community, so here are a couple of stats for you!

The character that has been in the leaderboards the most is none other than Frost Moon Hacker, appearing 68 times!


Despite that, the highest level that has been achieved (without the aid of bugs and such) is 492,770 with Golden Gunslinger as of December 17th GMT+9!


[h2]Community Roundup[/h2]
We have also been blown away by how many people have been playing the game and making content for the game. We wanted to shine a light on some of these creators for our community to enjoy!

[h3]This new roguelike is going to be a hot topic | Ascend to ZERO - Gameplay FR by MihawkVOD[/h3]
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[h3]Every second counts! | Ascend to Zero First Impression by Maxims Zweitkanal[/h3]
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[h3]Ascend To Zero Playtest - A Fantastic Time-Freezing Roguelike by WeeRascal[/h3]
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We also want to mention that this is the first community roundup! If you have content that you made that you think should be on here, please do share it with us and let us know on Steam or in the Discord! Whether it is a YouTube video, a livestream that you did, whatever that content may be - please do share it with us!

[h2]Ongoing Events[/h2]
https://steamcommunity.com/games/2697940/announcements/detail/530991074580104836
[h3]Giveaway Event:[/h3]
Our giveaway event is still running!
If you haven't already, head over to the giveaway page 👉 here 👈 and complete a few simple actions to increase your chances at obtaining a free Ascend to ZERO full game Steam key when it launches!

[h3]Bug Hunt:[/h3]
The bug/typo event is going strong! We appreciate all the different reports that are coming in!
Want to share bugs or typos that you found for a chance at a free Ascend to ZERO full game Steam key when it launches? Want to hang out with the staff at Flyway Games?

Head over to the Flyway Games Discord 👉 here 👈, grab the A2Z Playtest role by going to the Channels & Roles, and let us know what you found in the channel! Check out the event notice for more details!

[h2]Going Forward[/h2]
The team here is deeply thankful for all of you who have been giving your feedback, sharing and posting gameplay clips, and overall just having fun with the game. We want to not only showcase the community, but also to celebrate the community that have helped us make Ascend to ZERO a fun experience.

Thank you!

- Ascend to ZERO Team

『Chrono Dispatch』 has linked to your timeline.

Hello, Ascenders!
Welcome to the fourth Chorono Dispatch. After a lot of work and countless feedback, we are happy to announce that Ascend to ZERO's first official OPEN playtest is now open![previewyoutube][/previewyoutube]
Our team has been working tirelessly on providing the best Ascend to ZERO experience - For both new and returning Ascenders, this playtest has a lot of new content for Ascenders to dig their teeth into!

[h2]◼ Open Playtest? How do I get involved?![/h2]
Playtest Type: This is an open playtest! Meaning anyone who WANTS to participate CAN participate! We want as many Ascenders as possible to enjoy the latest version of Ascend to ZERO!

Playtest Schedule:
December 10 12:00 AM ~ December 27 11:59 PM PST
December 10 05:00 PM ~ December 28 04:59 PM GMT+9

How To Join:
Head over to the Ascend to ZERO's Steam store page, hit the "Request Access" button for the playtest, then download the playtest and start your adventures!


[h2]◼ What can I expect from this open playtest?[/h2]
For new and returning Ascenders, this playtest is the latest version of Ascend to ZERO, shaped by an ambitious development team alongside the feedback/suggestions of our community. We believe this to be the culmination of our efforts -- we think you guys are really going to enjoy what's in this playtest!

• Manipulate Time: Time is running out, 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!
  
• Multiple avatars to play as with unique abilities: By making progress in your runs, you can unlock multiple avatars! With multiple avatars to choose from that each have their own unique abilities and skills, you can choose the character that best suits your style!
  
• Make Custom Builds Tailored to your playstyle: Want to be a glass-cannon? No problem, make a build that decimates anyone who stands in front of you. Speed is the name of your game? Lock and load as you zip around your enemies while maintaining a safe distance! Every choices you make can drastically alter each run!
  
• Obtain special chips to get even stronger: Defeat elites and bosses to get rare special chips that can enhance your weapons, give new weapons, tremendously increase your stats, and so much more! Many new chips have been added to make sure each run is a unique experience. Special chips can remove the limits to your potential as you race to save the world!
  
• Mow down your foes as you race through the stages: With 2 full stages ready for you to enjoy, exert your control of time to take down a wide variety of foes!
  
• All NEW in-game art: If you haven't noticed already, Ascend to ZERO got a bit of a makeover! Each character and avatar has an updated look, so we hope Ascenders enjoy mowing down enemies with style!
  
• NEW content!: New systems, weapons, gadgets, and more that has never been seen in previous demos! This is your chance to not only play with new content, but to give the development team feedback to help shape the future of Ascend to ZERO!
  

[h2]◼ Aside from the awesome new version of the game, what else can we look forward to?[/h2]
We believe our community is integral to the success of Ascend to ZERO, so our team has prepared a couple of events where we can show our appreciation to the community. Each of these events can earn you chances of winning a free Ascend to ZERO LAUNCH STEAM KEY (when it launches).

1. Giveaway Event: Jump into the Gleam event page, follow through with a few actions, and earn tickets to increase your chance at winning an Ascend to ZERO launch Steam key (at launch)!
   Gleam Secret Code #1 = A2ZPLAYTESTBEGINS
2. Bug Hunt Event: Want to increase your chances? Play the playtest version of the game and have fun! In doing so, if you find any bugs or typos and such, head over to the Discord (which is one of the actions you can do to get tickets for the giveaway event), and let us know in the special "event_playtest_feedback" channel!
   

For more information about the events, please check out the event page here!

[h3]◼ Please bear in mind[/h3]
While it is still a work-in-progress, we believe that the playtest version of the game is the latest culmination of our development progress and player feedback. For our returning Ascenders who have played other versions of Ascend to ZERO:

• Though you won't be able to use your demo save data in the playtest, your demo save file is safe, so no worries! You do not need to uninstall or delete anything.
  
• The demo will go back up at some point after the playtest has finished.
  
• The playtest save data is specific to the playtest build and therefore will not be able to be carried over to the demo and full version of the game.
  

Stay tuned, HAVE FUN, and wishlist if you haven’t already!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2697940/Ascend_to_ZERO/
By the way, if you haven't already followed us on our channels...
Discord: Join the community X/Twitter: @AscendtoZERO YouTube: @flywaygames

- Ascend to ZERO Team

『Chrono Dispatch』 has unlinked from your timeline.

Hello Ascenders,

To celebrate the start of Ascend to ZERO's first OPEN playtest, the team has prepared a couple of events for our community to be a part of! We wanted to say thank you to our community as the latest version of the game was made possible by the feedback and support of our loyal community. With that in mind, each of these events can earn you chances of winning a free Ascend to ZERO FULL GAME STEAM KEY(when it launches).


[h2]Giveaway Event:[/h2]
The team wanted to make it easy for our community to increase their chances at obtaining a free Ascend to ZERO full game Steam key, so we prepared a giveaway campaign!

[h3]Event Details[/h3]
📅 Event Period:
December 10 05:00 PM ~ December 28 04:59 PM GMT+9

🏆 Winner Announcements:
January 2 05:00 PM GMT+9

[h3]How to Participate[/h3]

1. Head over to the giveaway page found 👉 here 👈
   
2. Enter your name and email (this is really important so that we can contact you!)
   
3. Complete the actions listed! The more actions you do, the better your chances are at winning!
   
4. Wait for the winners announcement!
   

[h3]Winners and Prizes[/h3]
50 winners will be randomly selected for a free Ascend to ZERO full game Steam key (when it launches)

[h3]Special Notes[/h3]

• If you have already joined the Discord and can't find the role to complete the action, go to Channels & Roles, then answer the question at the top!
  
• Secret Codes can be found on the Steam announcement, Ascend to ZERO's X page, as well as the Flyway Games Discord. Click on the action to see where you can find said codes!
  
• Event schedules and details are subject to change depending on the situation.
  

[h2]Bug Hunt:[/h2]
Ascend to ZERO has been built by collaborating with the community, taking in feedback and suggestions, and fixing bugs along the way. While the team believes that this Ascend to ZERO's playtest is the best way to experience the game, we know there is always room for improvement. With that in mind, head over to the Discord during the playtest period, grab the playtester role, and let us know what can be fixed/adjusted!

[h3]Event Details[/h3]
📅 Event Period:
December 10 05:00 PM ~ December 28 04:59 PM GMT+9

🏆 Winner Announcements:
January 2 05:00 PM GMT+9

[h3]How to Participate[/h3]

1. Head over to the Flyway Games Discord 👉 here 👈
   
2. Grab the A2Z Playtest role by going to the Channels & Roles, then answer the question at the top!
   
3. In the "event_playtest_feedback" channel (accessible only by the A2Z Playtest Role), upload any bugs or typos that you find in the Ascend to ZERO playtest!
   

[h3]Winners and Prizes[/h3]
Winners will be randomly selected for a free Ascend to ZERO full game Steam key (when it launches)
- May increase the cap based on participation numbers

[h3]Special Notes[/h3]

• Regardless of language, if you find a typo or you think it can be improved, feel free to share it in the Discord.
  
• Event schedules and details are subject to change depending on the situation.
  
• Bugs and typos reported on Steam are very much appreciated and will be responded to, but to participate in the event, the bug/typo must be posted in the specific channel.
  

Hello Ascenders!

The Ascend to ZERO team has been hard at work, making sure that the game can be the best version itself that it can possibly be. As promised last week, we have some exciting news to share:

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Ascend to ZERO will have a limited time OPEN playtest starting next week! Though the playtest will be an open playtest (meaning anyone can apply and join), you can register your intent to join on the store page NOW so that once the playtest opens, you will receive an email to jump in on the action once the playtest is live!

Playtest Schedule
December 10 12:00 AM ~ December 27 11:59 PM PST
December 10 05:00 PM ~ December 28 04:59 PM GMT+9

Ascenders have a lot to look forward to in the Ascend to ZERO playtest!

• Manipulate/Control 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!
  
• Multiple avatars to play as with unique abilities: By making progress in your runs, you can unlock multiple avatars! With multiple avatars to choose from that each have their own unique abilities and skills, you can choose the character that best suits your style!
  
• Make Custom Builds Tailored to your Playstyle: Want to be a glass-cannon? No problem, make a build that decimates anyone who stands in front of you. Speed is the name of your game? Lock and load as you zip around your enemies while maintaining a safe distance! Every choices you make can drastically alter each run!
  
• Obtain special chips to get even stronger: Defeat elites and bosses to get rare special chips that can enhance your weapons, give new weapons, tremendously increase your stats, and so much more! Special chips can remove the limits to your potential as you race to save the world!
  

Our limited-time playtest runs for just over two weeks. Sign up now and manipulate time in a race against the clock to rewrite fate!

Please keep in mind
While it is still a work-in-progress, we believe that the playtest version of the game is the latest culmination of our development progress and player feedback, which will have new content that hasn't been seen before. With that in mind, we will be removing the currently available demo from the Steam Store page on December 8 05:00 PM GMT+9 until further notice.

• Though you won't be able to use your demo save data in the playtest, your demo save file is safe, so no worries there!
  
• The demo will go back up at some point after the playtest has finished.
  
• The playtest save data is specific to the playtest build and therefore will not be able to be carried over to the demo and full version of the game.
  

Stay tuned, keep your notifications on, and wishlist if you haven’t already!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2697940/Ascend_to_ZERO/
By the way, if you haven't followed us already...
Discord: Join the community X/Twitter: @AscendtoZERO YouTube: @flywaygames


As always, if you have any questions after this notice, feel free to leave a comment on this notice or in the Discord! Did you catch the new art?

- Ascend to ZERO Team

Hello, Ascenders!

It's been a little over a month since we last spoke and we wanted to touch base with the community! As always, thank you so much for giving your feedback and playing Ascend to ZERO whenever possible!

The team has since then been knee deep in development, squashing bugs, fine tuning ideas and mechanics, and more to make sure that the direction Ascend to ZERO is going in is a great one.

With that goal in mind, next week, we’ll be sharing something new — a glimpse of what’s coming and a chance for you to experience it firsthand.

Stay tuned, keep your notifications on, and wishlist if you haven’t already!

https://store.steampowered.com/app/2697940/Ascend_to_ZERO/

By the way, if you haven't already...
Discord: Join the community X/Twitter: @AscendtoZERO YouTube: @flywaygames

As always, if you have any questions after this notice, feel free to leave a comment on this notice or in the Discord!

- Ascend to ZERO Team