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This update reorganizes display settings and gives you more control over how the game looks on your screen. New and Updated Display Options Window Scale Cycle through size presets (x1, x1.5, x2, etc.) Disabled when Integer Scale is active Fullscreen Moved into Display Settings Wo
This update adds a new system to help you understand and optimize your city, along with stability and UI improvements. City Tips (Brand New Feature) New “City Tips” button added to the UI Opens a ranked advisor panel with up to 5 prioritized suggestions Highlights production stal
This update focuses on making the game feel more responsive and improving visual clarity across different screen setups. Smoother Building Flow Newly unlocked buildings now appear instantly in the palette, even if it’s already open No need to close and reopen the menu to access t
This update introduces a new way to learn the game while improving clarity across progression and systems. Guided Play Mode (New) Choose between Guided Play and Free Play when starting Guided Play walks you through building your first production chain step-by-step Covers core inf
This update focuses on improving visibility while building and giving you quick control over how you play. Cleaner Building Placement UI now hides while placing buildings so you can clearly see the map HUD, palette, and tooltips return immediately after placement or cancel Displa
Clearer Progression & Planning Locked buildings now appear in the Buildings palette (dimmed), so you can see what’s coming Hovering a locked building shows exactly what you need to unlock it Improved Notifications Stall messages now clearly explain the problem Example: “Water
Urban Ascend is officially out now on Steam. Start with a small town and grow it into a fully optimized, interconnected city. Every system feeds into another, and every decision shapes how efficiently your city runs. What to expect: Nearly 100 buildings to place and optimize Hund
This update focuses on making your city feel more alive while improving onboarding and stability. Cities now move, react, and evolve around you in ways that were not possible before. Interactive Tutorial System New players are now guided by a fully interactive tutorial that teach
With Steam Next Fest almost here, the Urban Ascend demo has received a major polish pass focused on clarity, stability, and faster optimization. If you're trying the demo during the festival, this is the best version yet. Faster City Expansion You can now hold Shift while placing
Urban Ascend officially releases on April 3rd. This is a city-building optimizer where every placement matters. Design efficient layouts, stack powerful synergies, unlock new buildings, complete research, and push your economy further each run. If you’ve been following developmen
Urban Ascend is excited to take part in Taskbar Treasure Week, a curated celebration of cozy desktop pets, idle loops, and incremental adventures. The event features new demos, fresh releases, and exclusive discounts from indie developers focused on games that feel warm, charming