Elden Ring vs The Ascent
A full spec-by-spec comparison of Elden Ring vs The Ascent — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | Elden Ring Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware | The Ascent Curve Digital |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | February 25, 2022 | July 29, 2021 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Mature |
| Developer | FromSoftware | Neon Giant |
| Publisher | Bandai Namco Entertainment, FromSoftware | Curve Digital |
| Official Site | https://en.bandainamcoent.eu/elden-ring/elden-ring | http://curve-digital.com/en-us/games/featured/156/the-ascent/ |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG, Indie |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op | Single-player, Multiplayer, Co-op, Online Co-op, Split-screen |
| Perspective | Third-person, 3D | — |
| Average Playtime | 62 hours | 4 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | PC, PlayStation, Xbox |
| Available On | Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store | Steam, Xbox Store |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows 10 Processor: INTEL CORE I5-8400 or AMD RYZEN 3 3300X Memory: 12 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1060 3 GB or AMD RADEON RX 580 4 GB DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 60 GB available space Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device Additional Notes: | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: i3 processor or equivalent Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 660 GTX or equivalent Storage: 15 GB available space |
| Recommended Requirements | OS: Windows 10/11 Processor: INTEL CORE I7-8700K or AMD RYZEN 5 3600X Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX 1070 8 GB or AMD RADEON RX VEGA 56 8 GB DirectX: Version 12 Storage: 60 GB available space Sound Card: Windows Compatible Audio Device Additional Notes: | Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 Processor: i7 processor or equivalent Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: 2070 GTX or equivalent Storage: 15 GB available space |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 95 / 100 | 73 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.4 / 5 (1,468 ratings) | 3.3 / 5 (322 ratings) |