Ascendant Studios Commits to Future Projects Despite Immortals of Aveum Setback

Following a challenging debut, Ascendant Studios, backed by EA, plans to expand the Immortals universe and explore new ventures.

Ascendant Studios, developer of Immortals of Aveum, faced a tough launch amid a crowded release schedule, leading to significant layoffs.
Despite the game's initial failure, studio head Bret Robbins remains optimistic about its potential for a cult following, similar to Dead Space.
Immortals of Aveum's sales have seen an uptick following a 50% discount and a major update, hinting at a possible redemption arc.
Robbins attributes the game's struggle to its launch timing, competition, and the challenge of introducing a new IP.
Ascendant Studios is working on new projects, signaling a commitment to continue creating despite setbacks.