Wishlist DemonBane Ascension Now
Publisher XD has officially announced DemonBane Ascension, a fast-paced, artifact-driven action roguelite from developer Howkey Deer. The announcement came out alongside a new announcement trailer highlighting both gameplay and narrative elements. Drawing inspiration from cultivation mythology and The Investiture of the Gods, the game is in development for PC and will launch via Steam.
In DemonBane Ascension, players step into the role of a Banebreaker, a mortal bound by fate and condemned to descend repeatedly into a cursed world that reshapes itself with every run. Combat emphasizes speed, precision, and build experimentation. Players wield legendary weapons and equip mythic artifacts that activate automatically during battle. This allows them to form powerful synergies through the game’s Five Elements system. These artifacts do more than boost stats; they define each run, enabling wildly different playstyles and deep roguelite customization.
Each descent takes players through five ever-changing regions under a looming blood moon, where demons, fallen gods, and myth-inspired encounters await. The world draws from a reimagined post-Deification era, blending familiar legends with darker twists. Between runs, players engage with permanent progression systems that allow them to break through cultivation realms, endure punishing Heavenly Tribulations, and unlock transformative abilities that permanently alter future attempts.
As players uncover forgotten scrolls and encounter legendary figures, a deeper narrative begins to emerge. Behind the promise of ascension lies a troubling truth, and the true nature of the so-called Heavenly Tao slowly comes into focus.
The Steam store page for DemonBane Ascension is now live. Players can wishlist the game today and look forward to an upcoming playable demo.