{"rewrite":{"id":"r_659367100d6017e6e3cdd65a","clusterId":"c_3db91cb1ee551edb9946e35a","slug":"krafton-s-ascend-to-zero-launches-on-pc-and-xbox-with-time-stop-roguelike-action","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"KRAFTON's 'Ascend to Zero' Launches on PC and Xbox with Time-Stop Roguelike Action","summary":"KRAFTON released 'Ascend to Zero' on July 13, developed by Flyway Games. The time-stopping roguelike action game is available on PC (Steam/Microsoft Store) and Xbox Series X|S, with Xbox/PC Game Pass support. Players fight a mechanical army using a time stop ability, with a 30-second mission time limit that can be extended by defeating bosses. A launch sale on Steam offers 20% off until July 28, and a Twitch Drops campaign runs from July 14 to 26.","whyItMatters":"The release brings KRAFTON into the roguelike action space with a time-stop mechanic and a time-limit system that requires strategic survival.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eIn \u0026#39;Ascend to Zero\u0026#39;, players control the last surviving human after a mechanical army destroys civilization. The core loop involves completing missions within a strict time limit, which initially stands at 30 seconds. The protagonist\u0026#39;s time-stopping ability allows safe movement through enemy swarms, but weapon activation halts during the stop. Defeating bosses adds to the time limit and grants tech chips for upgrades like increased attack power or HP. If HP reaches zero, players can revive by consuming remaining time. When the time limit runs out, the run ends and players restart from base. Rescuing former allies unlocks base functions like an equipment shop. The game is available on PC and Xbox Series X|S, including Game Pass.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"KRAFTON's 'Ascend to Zero' is out now on PC and Xbox Series X|S. This roguelike action game lets you stop time to fight mechanical armies under a 30-second time limit. Defeat bosses to extend time and upgrade. Also on Game Pass. Launch sale until July 28.","twitterPost":"KRAFTON's 'Ascend to Zero' launches on PC and Xbox Series X|S. A roguelike where you stop time, fight robots, and race a 30-second clock. Defeat bosses to extend time. Also on Game Pass. Launch sale 20% off until July 28.","threadsPost":null,"newsletterBlurb":"KRAFTON released 'Ascend to Zero', a roguelike action game where you stop time to fight a mechanical army. The game is available on PC and Xbox Series X|S, including Game Pass. Missions have a 30-second time limit that can be extended by defeating bosses, and a launch sale on Steam offers 20% off until July 28.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Automaton\",\"url\":\"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260713-454718/\",\"title\":\"Highly Anticipated Time-Stopping Roguelike Action Game 'Ascend to Zero' Finally Launches: Rewrite the Past from '30 Seconds Left' in a Super-Fast Time Leap to Save Humanity\"}]","lintFlagsJson":null,"lintHits":0,"costUsd":0,"inputTokens":4125,"outputTokens":2435,"status":"published","repairAttempts":0,"nextRepairAt":null,"factsAttemptedAt":1783930301,"createdAt":"2026-07-13T08:07:19.000Z","publishedAt":"2026-07-13T08:07:28.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-13T08:07:19.000Z"},"cluster":{"id":"c_3db91cb1ee551edb9946e35a","canonicalTitle":"期待の時止めローグライクACT『アセンドトゥゼロ』ついに配信開始。「残り30秒」から過去を書き換える、“人類救済”超速タイムリープ","representativeArticleId":"a_e6f768f45e4e681f8ba6d606","sourceCount":2,"writtenSourceCount":1,"writeAttempts":0,"isSolo":true,"entitiesJson":"{\"anime_titles\":[],\"manga_titles\":[],\"work_titles\":[\"Ascend to Zero\"],\"studios\":[\"KRAFTON\",\"Flyway Games\"],\"people\":[],\"type\":\"release\",\"domain\":\"games\",\"is_roundup\":false}","contentType":"news","status":"published","firstSeenAt":"2026-07-13T07:30:10.000Z","lastSeenAt":"2026-07-13T08:02:41.000Z","updatedAt":"2026-07-13T08:19:48.000Z"},"attribution":[{"source":"4Gamer.net","url":"https://www.4gamer.net/games/890/G089012/20260713013/","title":"時間を捻じ曲げ，敵を圧倒せよ！　爽快ローグライクアクション「Ascend to ZERO（アセンド トゥ ゼロ）」，本日リリース【PR】"},{"source":"Automaton","url":"https://automaton-media.com/articles/newsjp/20260713-454718/","title":"期待の時止めローグライクACT『アセンドトゥゼロ』ついに配信開始。「残り30秒」から過去を書き換える、“人類救済”超速タイムリープ"}],"entities":{"anime_titles":[],"manga_titles":[],"work_titles":["Ascend to Zero"],"studios":["KRAFTON","Flyway Games"],"people":[],"type":"release","domain":"games","is_roundup":false},"keyFacts":null}