Ascendant Is Capture the Flag on Steroids – Multiplayer Mayhem Awaits

Ascendant is the second capture the flag game to be shown this weekend during the plethora of major announcements. Yet the two games are quite different, despite the squad-based FPS foundation by which both are built. This game describes itself on Steam as “High stakes, high chaos, and the most unpredictable twist on capture-the-flag yet. Outwit ruthless opponents, face mutant wildlife, and secure three biocores in this fast-paced FPS where wild events can turn the tables in an ever-shifting BioPunk arena. This is ASCENDANT – bring backup.”

What are those twists, exactly? Well, each game has clear variance, so that no playthrough is exactly the same. Also, in this version of Capture the Flag, it is not about just going against the opposing squad. “After a thousand-year cryo-nap, you wake up to find the world’s gone to sh*t: mutant wildlife, rogue tech, and rival squads battling for biocores filled with amber that keep your Shade alive. The catch? Every match is different. Thanks to the virtual Game Director, biocore locations, available rooms, and wild events shift with every game, forcing you to adapt… or die. Four teams, three biocores… You do the math.”

Customization is also key in Ascendant, as the weapon variations alone allow for over 3,000,000 different mod combinations. Strategy matters more than ever before. “Every decision matters. Spend power wisely – your team’s collective pool grows as you fight mutant creatures, and how you use it can mean the difference between victory and a humiliating respawn. Unlock weapons and items mid-match to outsmart your enemies. Whether you’re upgrading your gear, setting traps, or going full kamikaze, victory comes down to one thing: adapting fast – because the map’s out to ruin your best-laid plans.”

Watch the full trailer with all the heart-pumping action below.

Final Thoughts

Ascedant delivers on its promise to offer a twist on capture the flag that has never been seen before. With every match designed to bring a whole new roadblock to face, strategy, planning, and teamwork are more important than ever before. There is no set release date yet, but the game is due out on Steam at some point in 2025, and can currently be wishlisted through their official Steam page. Gear up, it is going to be a wild ride!