Ascendant Studios
Ascendant Studios is an independent AAA video game studio based in San Rafael, California, known for its debut game, Immortals of Aveum, a single-player first-person magic shooter. The studio offers remote work options across the US and Canada and has received multiple industry awards and nominations.
Services
Ascendant Studios is an independent AAA video game studio that provides full creative control over its original intellectual properties. The company offers remote work from any state in the US and Canadian provinces and territories. Additionally, the studio offers competitive insurance options, a 401(K) plan with company matching, paid family leave, a company-wide winter break, and paid holidays. The office is dog-friendly and offers amenities such as free parking, snacks, drinks, and weekly catered meals.
Location
Ascendant Studios is based in San Rafael, California, situated in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area. This location serves as the home base for the studio, which also operates remotely with a distributed team across the United States and Canada.
Immortals of Aveum Game
Immortals of Aveum is Ascendant Studios' debut game. It is a single-player, first-person magic shooter available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. The game features original IP and has HDR support on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. It will be available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play starting May 16th. The game has been recognized with seven NAVGTR nominations and a nomination for Outstanding Visual Effects in a Real-Time Project by the Visual Effects Society, boasting an average user score of 82% across digital storefronts.
Advanced Technology
Ascendant Studios will be the first to implement AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 3 (FSR 3) with frame generation on consoles. This advancement showcases the studio's commitment to leveraging cutting-edge technology in its gaming projects.
Rise Above Podcast
The Rise Above podcast is produced by Ascendant Studios and features candid conversations with industry-leading game developers. This series provides insights into the gaming industry and serves as a platform for sharing experiences and knowledge within the game development community.