Neon Giant has marked the fifth anniversary of its cyberpunk action-shooter RPG, The Ascent, by reflecting on its cumulative achievements and announcing a roadmap for the future. Set in a decaying metropolis left in disarray after the collapse of the titular mega-corporation, the game casts you as a 'contracted' worker. You are tasked with carving a path through the chaos, upgrading your character, and uncovering the truth behind the city’s downfall—all of which can be enjoyed in up to 4-player co-op mode.

Since its release on PC and Xbox in July 2021, the game reached the top spot as the most-played PC game on Xbox Game Pass. It also earned industry recognition, securing nominations at major ceremonies such as the D.I.C.E. Awards and the Golden Joystick Awards. The developer later launched the PlayStation version in March 2022, followed by the 'Cyber Heist' DLC in August of that same year. Over the past five years, the game has surpassed 12 million cumulative players.

As of March this year, Krafton has taken over direct publishing and is actively supporting the game. Neon Giant plans to revamp its debut title, The Ascent, based on Krafton's support. As a first milestone, a massive quality-of-life update reflecting player feedback is scheduled to be released on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC platforms this November.

Arcade Berg, co-founder of Neon Giant, stated, "With Krafton's support, we are preparing plans to elevate The Ascent into a full-fledged franchise IP," adding, "Since The Ascent is our foundation, we will do our utmost to refine the game's quality before moving into full-scale IP expansion." Neon Giant is a game development studio based in Sweden, comprised of approximately 20 veteran developers.