The Ascent update 4 is now available to download on PC (Steam), Windows 10, and Xbox One. According to the Ascent patch notes, the latest update added in-game cosmetics, enhancements, fixes, changes, and more.
Recently, a big update added new changes, fixes, and a long list of improvements.
Since the last patch, players are experiencing several issues. Today’s The Ascent patch 3 will fix a few of these issues. Read more details below.
The Ascent Patch 4 Notes – October 28, 2021
NEW IN-GAME COSMETICS
- Greentooth (shirt skin): unlocked by default in the character creator
- Feed (shirt skin): can be found in loot drops (enemy drops or crates)
- Greeny (weapon skin): unlocked by default in the character creator
- Junkyard (weapon skin): unlocked by default in the character creator
- Dark Tech (weapon skin): unlocked by default in the character creator
- Bubbles (weapon skin): can be found in loot drops (enemy drops or crates)
- Dots 01 (weapon skin): can be found in loot drops (enemy drops or crates)
- Gold (weapon skin): can be found in loot drops (enemy drops or crates)
- Leo (weapon skin): can be found in loot drops (enemy drops or crates)
- Pink (weapon skin): can be found in loot drops (enemy drops or crates)
- Old Silver (weapon skin): can be found in loot drops (enemy drops or crates)
- Old Faithful (weapon skin): can be found in loot drops (enemy drops or crates)
The Ascent Patch 4
Performance (PC Steam and Windows 10 Game Pass):
- Fixed some instances of slow loading for Client Players when entering new areas in Online Coop.
Visuals (all platforms):
- Fixed some minor UI issues.
Stability (all platforms):
- Improved the stability when changing Xbox profiles during Online Coop games.
- Resolved an issue where there could be an indefinite load when four consoles are joining an Online Coop game.
- Fixed a rare softlock issue when taking the Central Shaft elevator.
- Fixed a crash that could occur in local Coop if the 2nd Player joins and leaves a lobby before selecting a profile.
- Fixed some instances where the game could crash for the Host when loading large areas of the game.
- Fixed a rare crash to the Xbox home screen during “Mutual Dependencies” (Mission 2) when in the ‘No Mans Land’ area.
- Fixed numerous disconnection related issues.
Save Progress (all platforms):
- Fixed an issue where some Xbox live online sessions were not closed properly and that could cause loss of progression.
Co-op (all platforms):
- Fixed some invite issues that could occur in Online Coop where some Players were unable to join.
Gameplay (all platforms):
- Fixed a bug where new augmentations were not being automatically equipped for the second Player.
Audio (all platforms):
- Fixed an issue experienced by some Xbox Players where cut-scene audio was of a low quality when reaching Pinnacle Tier during “Syntax Error” (Mission 8)
Translation (all platforms):
- Lots of translation fixes across all non-English languages.
- Please note more fixes and improvements will come in future updates.
Misc. Fixes (all platforms):
- Minor collision fixes
Note on achievements (all platforms):
- We are investigating issues reported after the last Patch, with a view to having fixes in place for the next game update – thanks for your patience!
Download free Ascent update 4 on PC(Steam), Windows 10, and Xbox One.