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Press release:
Amsterdam, The Netherlands – 9 Septemeber, 2026 – Neon Giant, a creative studio of KRAFTON, Inc., today announced that its action-shooter RPG The Ascent will launch on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 3. The release schedule was revealed during Nintendo Direct, marking the next step in the platform expansion first teased as part of the game’s fifth-anniversary roadmap earlier this year.

Set in a densely populated cyberpunk world, The Ascent is an action-shooter RPG that can be played solo or in co-op with up to four players. Since its original release in 2021, more than 12 million players have entered the world of Veles.

The Nintendo Switch 2 version will be available digitally through Nintendo eShop as The Ascent Ultimate Edition for $29.99. The package includes the base game and all three previously released DLC packs — Cyber Heist, CyberSec Pack and Cyber Warrior Pack — giving players access to the complete experience in a single edition. The game will support 10 languages, including English, Korean, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian and Simplified Chinese.

Pre-orders will open on Nintendo eShop on October 6. During the pre-order period, the Ultimate Edition will be available at a 10% discount for $26.99, with the offer running through launch on December 3.

Ahead of the Nintendo Switch 2 release, Neon Giant will roll out a Legacy Patch for the existing PC, Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation versions on November 19. The update will include localisation improvements and fixes for previously identified issues, with those improvements also incorporated into the Nintendo Switch 2 version.

The Ascent launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on December 3 at 2:00 AM GMT/3:00 AM CET in UK and Europe. Players can learn more by visiting the official website, Steam store page, and social media channels (Discord | X | YouTube).

About Neon Giant
Neon Giant is a Swedish game development studio based in Uppsala and part of the KRAFTON family of studios. Founded by industry veterans with experience across action, RPG and shooter franchises, the team is known for creating visually distinctive, high-impact experiences, including its debut title, The Ascent. The studio is currently developing NO LAW, a new immersive shooter that builds on its strengths in worldbuilding, combat and technical ambition.

About KRAFTON, Inc.
Headquartered in Korea, KRAFTON, Inc. is a global game developer and publisher dedicated to pioneering unforgettable worlds for players everywhere. Founded in 2007, KRAFTON brings together a diverse portfolio of studios including 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 is united by a commitment to bold imagination and breakthrough game-making.

KRAFTON’s franchises and titles include PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, PUBG MOBILE, inZOI, Subnautica, MIMESIS, Hi-Fi Rush, Dinkum, TERA, My Little Puppy, and more. Guided by its vision to pioneer the path to players’ dreams, KRAFTON is focused on building franchises that last and delivering experiences that resonate with players around the world.

For more information, visit www.KRAFTON.com.

Jonas “O.J” Ek
The Gaming Ground
Twitter: @TheGamingGround