When Does Returnal: Ascension Free Co-op Update Release?

Returnal originally launched for the PS5 at the start of 2021, and received tons of critical acclaim and praise for its fast-paced combat and shooting. The rogue-lite game has gotten a few updates since then, along with some quality-of-life improvements, but Housemarque has just announced its biggest free update yet: Ascension. Here’s all you need to know about Returnal: Ascension’s release date and when you can expect it to drop.

When Does Returnal: Ascension Release?

Update 3.0, otherwise known as Ascension, is to be released on March 22. This means that we’re only less than two weeks away from seeing brand-new content in Returnal, giving players the chance to dive back into this creepy sci-fi world and check out the all-new Tower of Sisyphus.

Co-Op

One of the headlining features of Returnal: Ascension is the introduction of a co-op mode. While this game is still best experienced as a single-player adventure, players will be able to access a new Chronosis portal near the entrance to either join or host a public game, or start a session with a friend.

In co-op mode, players will have the ability to revive each other when one goes down, and will also be able to explore Atropos much more efficiently.

Tower of Sisyphus

In addition to the brand new co-op mode, Ascension also introduces Tower of Sisyphus, which is essentially an endless mode for Returnal.

In Tower of Sisyphus, you’ll be challenged with trying to clear as many levels as possible as the difficulty ramps up. According to Housemarque, there’s no end to the Tower of Sisyphus, which means that your goal is simply to see how far you can push yourself before finally succumbing to your foes.

Returnal: Ascension will be made available for free on March 22 for all users. Be sure to search for Twinfinite or check our guide wiki for more information on the game.