The Ascent gets brand-new story DLC later this month Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. The Ascent gets brand-new story DLC later this month Cyber Heist takes place after the game’s main campaign. News by Ishraq Subhan Reporter Published on 4 Aug 2022 4 comments Cyberpunk RPG The Ascent's next DLC, Cyber Heist, is set to be released on 18th August. The story DLC pack is set after the events of the main game's story, where players will be treated to a whole host of new main missions and side quests. The nature of the DLC means that players will need to complete the base game before it's accessible to them. Watch on YouTube Players will have access to a new arsenal of weapons and for the first time, including melee weapons like the new Rock Crusher and Guillotine. Cyber Heist is set in brand-new locations, with a new arcology owned by the Malhorst-Gelb group. You'll also encounter new characters like Ontario and Zell, as well as new enemies. Cyber Heist will be available for £7.99, and if you haven't picked up The Ascent yet, a new special edition is also available which contains all the previous DLCs and Cyber Heist for £36.99. The base game is also on Xbox Game Pass. There will likely be more DLC in the works, with developer Neon Giant teasing new content last week in celebration of the game's first anniversary. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. 1 Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 7 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 7 Latest Articles Genshin Impact Path of Gleaming Jade dates, login event rewards Including other anniversary rewards and how to claim them. Atari will hold RollerCoaster Tycoon rights for another decade Ups and downs. 7 Jelly Deals Logitech's G Pro X gaming headset is its lowest-ever price during Amazon's Early Access sale Prime Members can get it for just £52. Jelly Deals Save over £500 off the retail price on this beefy ASUS TUF Dash gaming laptop from Amazon Under £1080 for an RTX 3070 laptop. Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store