Can My PC Run The Ascent?

The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it?

The Ascent PC Requirements

Minimum Requirements

CPU: Intel Core Intel Core i5-3470 (4 * 3200) or equivalent / AMD FX-8350 (4 * 4000) or equivalentAMD FX-8350 specs →Intel Core i5-3470 specs →
GPU: GeForce GTX 660 ( 2048 MB) / Radeon R9 390X (8192 MB)NVIDIA GeForce GTX 660 specs →
VRAM: Not stated
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 35 GB
OS: Windows 10 x64
DirectX: Not stated
Network: Not stated

Recommended Requirements

CPU: Intel Core i7-6700K (4 * 4000) or equivalent / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (6 * 3400) or equivalentIntel Core i7-6700K specs →AMD Ryzen 5 2600 specs →
GPU: Geforce GTX 1070 (8192 MB) / Radeon RX 5700 (8192 MB)NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 specs →
VRAM: Not stated
RAM: 16 GB
Storage: 35 GB
OS: Windows 10 x64
DirectX: Not stated
Network: Not stated

Minimum Specification listed above allows gameplay experience close to 30 FPS on average while using 1080p resolution and lowest settings The Recommended Specification listed below allows gameplay experience close to 60 FPS on average while using 1080p resolution and overall “High” settings:

✓ Independently verified against the publisher 2026-08-23Source: Steam store page

Game details

Developer: Neon Giant
Publisher: KRAFTON, Inc.
Released: 29 July 2021

About The Ascent

The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it?

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Common questions about running The Ascent

Each link runs a real comparison against the published specification.

What PC do I need for The Ascent?

For a comfortable experience, the publisher's recommended specification asks for the following. This is their figure, not our estimate.

Graphics card: Geforce GTX 1070 (8192 MB) / Radeon RX 5700 (8192 MB)
Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K (4 * 4000) or equivalent / AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (6 * 3400) or equivalent
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Storage: 35 GB
Operating system: Windows 10 x64

Not sure how your parts compare? Run the check above or read what these tiers mean.

Can my laptop run The Ascent?

The same check applies — enter the parts your laptop actually contains. Be aware that a laptop graphics chip is usually slower than the desktop card it shares a name with, because the manufacturer sets a lower power limit. A laptop advertising the Gef named here may therefore fall somewhat short of it in practice, and sustained performance drops further as the machine heats up. Treat a borderline laptop result as optimistic rather than assured.