Flyway Games Announces Global Release of New Game "Ascend to ZERO" on July 13th!
Flyway Games is releasing its new action roguelike game, "Ascend to ZERO," globally on July 13th. The game features a unique time-stopping mechanic and will be available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam, with Day 1 support for Xbox Game Pass. Developers have incorporated player feedback from a previous playtest to enhance the game's systems and usability.
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KRAFTON JAPAN Inc. is pleased to announce that "Flyway Games," a creative studio under KRAFTON, will officially release its new action roguelike game "Ascend to ZERO" globally on July 13th (Monday).
■An Action Roguelike Game Where You Control Time
"Ascend to ZERO" is an action roguelike game that utilizes a unique mechanism where time can be stopped.
Players can experience fast-paced and exciting battles by utilizing the time-stopping function, along with the unique enjoyment of a roguelike where characters grow through repeated play.
Based on the feedback from everyone who played the playtest of "Ascend to ZERO" conducted in December last year (2025), we will improve the game's completeness by adding a difficulty system, enhancing UI and usability, and more.
■New Trailer Released
Today, a new trailer for "Ascend to ZERO" was revealed during the official Xbox online showcase "Xbox Partner Preview," which was released on Friday, March 27th.
"Xbox Partner Preview" is an online event hosted by Microsoft that introduces new games and major updates from third-party developers worldwide, featuring trailers, gameplay videos, release information, and Xbox Game Pass news.
The new trailer for "Ascend to ZERO" released today can be viewed below.
• "Ascend to ZERO" | Release Date Reveal Trailer: https://krafton-jp.com/4c5jlLr
■Official Release Confirmed for Monday, July 13th
"Ascend to ZERO" is playable on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, ROG Ally, ROG Ally X, and Steam. Furthermore, it supports Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing enjoyment across Xbox consoles, PC, and cloud environments. In addition, it will be available from day one with Xbox Game Pass (Day 1).
Currently, "Ascend to ZERO" can be wishlisted on the Microsoft Store and Steam Store pages. For more detailed information about the game, please check the official Discord channel.
• "Ascend to ZERO" Microsoft Store: https://krafton-jp.com/4lXQ48T
• "Ascend to ZERO" Steam Store: https://krafton-jp.com/4rTndDV
• "Ascend to ZERO" Official Discord: https://krafton-jp.com/4lQVHWa
• "Ascend to ZERO" Official Website: https://krafton-jp.com/40SCxpv
• "Flyway Games" YouTube: https://krafton-jp.com/4bAwXhx
■About Flyway Games
"Flyway Games" is a creative studio under KRAFTON.
Its goal is to sincerely deliver new forms of fun that players have never experienced before, aiming for an environment where each developer's uniqueness and creative potential can be fully realized.
Transcending genre, platform, and style boundaries, it prioritizes creativity as its core value and strives to provide immersive gaming experiences while emphasizing user feedback.
Notable works include "Commander Quest" and "Trinity Survivors," and in addition to "Ascend to ZERO," new projects such as "Waltz and Jam" are also under development.
■About KRAFTON, Inc.
KRAFTON, Inc., headquartered in South Korea, produces games with unique fun from global development studios possessing differentiated creativity, while also discovering and publishing promising game IPs worldwide. Through bold imagination and technology that exceeds expectations, it continues to take on daring challenges to create unforgettable worlds for gamers around the globe.
Founded in 2007, KRAFTON consists of creative studios such as "PUBG STUDIOS," "Striking Distance Studios," "Unknown Worlds," "Neon Giant," "KRAFTON Montréal Studio," "Bluehole Studio," "RisingWings," "5minlab," "Dreamotion," "ReLU Games," "Flyway Games," "Tango Gameworks," "inZOI Studio," "JOFSOFT," "Eleventh Hour Games," "OmniCraft Labs," "Olivetree Games," "Loonshot Games," and "9B STUDIO." Each studio innovates game fun through continuous challenges and new technologies, expanding platforms and services to be loved by more fans.
KRAFTON develops and publishes various games including "PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS," "PUBG MOBILE," "PUBG: BLINDSPOT," "inZOI," "Subnautica," "MIMESIS," "Hi-Fi RUSH," "Dinkum," "TERA," and "My Little Puppy." Under the slogan "Pioneer the Undiscovered," KRAFTON pioneers new genres and technological areas based on fan-centric thinking and a global perspective, expanding the future possibilities of the game industry while enhancing its technological capabilities, including AI.
For details, please visit https://krafton-jp.com/3EPy5Ap.
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