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Ascent DX rises up on Switch today
Up, up and away
Ascent DX
Released Mar 26, 2025
Ascent DX is a bite-sized Metroidvania from Sleepy Grove Games and Apskeppet, built around 64 x 64 pixel art and chiptune soundtrack. The game launched on PC and macOS in March 2025, putting you in the role of a crash survivor uncovering your fate through exploration and combat.
The game has now made its way to Nintendo Switch, expanding its audience beyond its original platforms. The portable version brings the same compact Metroidvania formula to handheld play, letting players experience the game's pixel-perfect visuals and chiptune score on the go.
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Bite-sized Metroidvania game Ascent DX set for Nintendo Switch release
Sleepy Grove Games and Apskeppet have revealed plans for a Nintendo Switch version of Ascent DX. The title is due out on August 20, 2026. Ascent DX is bite-sized Metroidvania game with 64 x 64 pixel art and chiptune music. Following a crash, you’ll uncover the fate of both yourse…
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Ascent DX comes to Switch Aug. 20th, 2026
Pixel perfect