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  "description": "New demo, trailer, and pre-launch community event",
  "path": "/news/compete-for-prizes-ahead-of-launch-for-ascend-to-zero/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-06-09T00:51:14.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Ascend to ZERO, the upcoming title from Flyway Games, has released an updated demo that could get players some goodies ahead of the game's launch on July 13.\n\nThe event, titled the \"ZERO Rush Challenge,\" will run from now through June 26 and offers some prizes. Hit the link and get churning: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2697940/Ascend_to_ZERO/\n\nBe sure to check out the trailer below.\n\nThe top 10 players in the ZERO Rush Challenge event will walk away with prizes including:\n- 1st Place: 1 Ascend to ZERO game key + Steam Gift Card equivalent to $100 USD\n- 2nd - 5th Place: 1 Ascend to ZERO game key + Steam Gift Card equivalent to $50 USD\n- 6th - 10th Place: 1 Ascend to ZERO game key\n\n> ABOUT THE DEMO\n>\n> The updated demo represents the most responsive and streamlined gameplay experience Flyway Games has released to date. Players can choose from five playable avatars — Chrono Child, Blossom Blade, Golden Gunslinger, Windborne Spearmaster, and Scarlet Pirate — and explore Stage 1.\n>\n> Players with save data from previous demo versions may continue from an existing file, though a fresh save is strongly recommended to experience everything the new build has to offer and to be eligible for the ZERO Rush Challenge.\n>\n> Demo save data will not carry over to the launch version of the game.\n\n> ABOUT ASCEND TO ZERO\n>\n> Ascend to ZERO is a fast-paced action roguelike built around a time-freeze and rewind mechanic. Developed by Flyway Games, the title launches July 13, 2026 on PC (Steam) and Xbox, available Day One on Xbox Game Pass.\n\nAre you going to try to get your hands on that top prize? Let us know below!",
  "title": "Compete for prizes ahead of launch for Ascend to ZERO",
  "updatedAt": "2026-06-09T00:51:14.871Z"
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