From the creative minds behind the System Shock, Thief and Underworld® series. Enter The Stygian Abyss, a dangerous, highly interactive dungeon world. Mix and match dozens of combat, stealth and magic skills to develop your own unique style of play. Become The Ascendant.
RPG Gamers summaryUnderworld Ascendant is an immersive sandbox game from the creative minds behind the acclaimed Ultima Underworld®, System Shock and Thief series. Players are summoned by a mysterious figure to The Stygian Abyss, a dangerous and constantly evolving dungeon world imperiled by the looming threat of the beast Typhon. Players must think creatively and use the environment to their advantage to overcome complex challenges, uncover lost secrets and gain favor with factions to maximize their knowledge and strength. Players can tailor their skillset with over 75 skills from three different archetypes (Combat, Stealth, Magic) and craft over a hundred different types of spells using the runic spell crafting system. The game also features a constantly evolving underworld with rival factions vying for dominance, emergent quests, and a unique rewards system that rewards players for their resourceful and ingenious performance.
