Forge Your Own Path in a Living Dungeon
From the creators of Ultima Underworld®, System Shock, and Thief, Underworld Ascendant® delivers a fully interactive, immersive RPG experience where every decision shapes the dungeon world around you. Summoned to the perilous Stygian Abyss, you must confront the looming threat of Typhon, uncover hidden secrets, and navigate factions with conflicting interests. Whether you think creatively to solve challenges or dive headfirst into action, the dungeon responds to your choices.
Key Features
A Deeply Immersive World
Explore massive, interconnected dungeons from the village of Marcaul to the Vault of Nyx, with physics-based traps, interactive flora, and unique creatures like Lizard Men, Outcasts, and Mind Cripplers. Every environment can be used strategically, offering countless ways to approach each obstacle.
A Hero to Call Your Own
Customize your hero with over 75 skills across Combat, Stealth, and Magic archetypes. Mix and match abilities and craft more than 100 unique spells using the runic spell crafting system to create a truly personalized playstyle.
Constantly Evolving Underworld
Engage with a living world where rival factions, dynamic enemy spawns, and variable world states ensure that no two runs are the same. Your choices influence events, alter environments, and affect how factions respond to your actions.
Emergent Quests and Rewards
Tackle over 70 main quests and numerous Side Bounties that reward clever solutions, stealth, and experimentation. Discover hidden rewards and unlock powerful skills through inventive, unconventional approaches to challenges.