Dark Ascension
Dark Fantasy Idle RPG
About
An idle RPG where you ascend through stages of power, unlocking upgrades, spells, and minions. Automate your progress and collect artifacts in a dark fantasy world. Enjoy offline progress and seasonal events.
What's New in Dark Ascension
1.9.8
March 16, 2026
v1.9.8 — Bug Fixes & Balance Boss Encounters: - Boss fights now properly cancel on prestige and challenge start - Bosses blocked during active challenges to prevent conflicts - 5-minute cooldown after boss fail/retreat prevents exploits - Boss cooldown timers now update live in the UI - Transcendence correctly resets boss state Spells & Artifacts: - Time Warp and Dark Pact refund if there's no production to boost - Artifact cooldown reduction now applies to spell cooldowns - Dark Lantern cost reduction applies to upgrade costs - Cosmic Forge multiplier now boosts click mana Seasons & Events: - Season points now track the correct resource per event type - Pending and active events persist across save/load Quality of Life: - Background tabs process excess time as offline progress - Stats display properly formats large numbers - Lore text shows ??? for locked stages - IAP-only crates hidden from the Dark Essence shop - Imported saves block achievements and strip purchases - Offline Dark Essence generation now deducts mana cost - CSS and UI polish throughout
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$3.99
Permanent 2x Mana
Doubles all mana generation forever
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FAQ
What is Dark Ascension?
Dark Ascension is an idle/incremental RPG set in a dark fantasy world. Players progress through stages of power, unlock upgrades, cast spells, and collect minions and artifacts.
Does Dark Ascension have ads?
No, Dark Ascension offers a clean, ad-free experience. Optional in-app purchases are available for boosts and cosmetics, but all content is earnable through gameplay.
Can I play Dark Ascension offline?
Yes, Dark Ascension supports offline progress for up to 8 hours, which can be extended through in-game upgrades and shop purchases. Your dark empire continues to grow even when you're away.
What kind of upgrades are available in Dark Ascension?
Dark Ascension features a deep upgrade system with 9 core upgrades, 6 prestige upgrades, 5 challenge upgrades, and 6 transcendence upgrades. There are also synergy combos that offer powerful bonus multipliers.
How does the prestige system work in Dark Ascension?
Dark Ascension has a dual prestige system. You can rebirth to earn Shadow Shards for permanent bonuses, and then transcend to earn Void Crystals for an even deeper layer of power.
Are there any seasonal events in Dark Ascension?
Yes, Dark Ascension features rotating seasonal events with tiered rewards. These events allow you to earn bonus resources during specific periods like Shadow Tide or Ember Harvest.
What age rating does Dark Ascension have?
Dark Ascension is rated 9+ and is suitable for a younger audience. It is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.
How often is Dark Ascension updated?
The latest version of Dark Ascension is 1.9.8, and it was last updated on March 16, 2026. This indicates a relatively frequent update schedule.