Publisher XD today officially announces DemonBane Ascension, a fast-paced, artifact-driven action roguelite developed by Howkey Deer, alongside a brand-new announcement trailer showcasing both gameplay and story elements. Inspired by cultivation mythology and The Investiture of the Gods, DemonBane Ascension is coming to PC via Steam.
In DemonBane Ascension, players take on the role of a Banebreaker, a mortal bound by fate, descending again and again into a cursed world reshaped with every run. Combat is fast, skill-based, and build-driven: players wield legendary weapons, equip mythic artifacts that activate automatically in battle, and forge powerful synergies through the Five Elements system. Artifacts are more than equipment, they define each run, enabling wildly different playstyles through deep, roguelite customization.
Beyond combat, players will explore five ever-shifting regions under a looming blood moon, facing demons, fallen gods, and myth-inspired events drawn from a reimagined post-Deification era. Between runs, permanent progression systems allow players to break through cultivation realms, endure Heavenly Tribulations, and unlock transformative powers that reshape future descents. As forgotten scrolls are uncovered and legendary figures encountered, a darker truth behind the so-called Heavenly Tao slowly comes into focus.
Key Features of DemonBane Ascension
● Artifact-Driven Combat: Mythic artifacts fight alongside you, evolving and defining each build
● Fast-Paced Action Roguelite Gameplay: Skill-based combat with deep replayability
● Five Elements System: Focus on a single element or fuse multiple for powerful synergies
● Five Ever-Shifting Regions: Distinct maps reshaped every run with new enemies and events
● Cultivation Progression: Ascend realms, survive tribulations, and unlock lasting upgrades
● Post-Deification Mythology: A dark reimagining inspired by classic Chinese legends
The Steam store page for DemonBane Ascension is available now. Players are encouraged to wishlist the game on Steam and stay tuned for the upcoming demo release.
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