Patch v1.0.16.0 from August 5 restores difficulty-specific leaderboards, significantly raises the maximum level, adjusts Final Result DPS display, improves stability, and retains two known issues.
What changed in the latest official patches
Patch v1.0.16.0 on August 5 is the newest official update covered here. It restores revamped leaderboards split by difficulty, lets players appear on multiple difficulty boards, significantly raises the maximum level, and prevents weapon DPS values from overlapping on the Final Result screen.
The same patch improves general stability and fixes tutorial-guide interaction plus volume-setting behavior. The official known-issues list still contains windowed-mode image display problems and Stage 4 enemies falling through the floor. The v1.0.15.0 Tech Chip and Handbook changes remain in the dated timeline below.
Latest patch
v1.0.16.0, published August 5, 2026 through the official Steam news feed.
Leaderboards
The returning leaderboards are split by difficulty and can list one player at multiple difficulty levels.
Level cap
The maximum level was significantly increased; the official note does not publish the new numeric cap.
Known issues
Windowed-mode images and Stage 4 enemies falling through the floor remain on the v1.0.16.0 list.
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- 1Match the version
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- 2Separate resolved and known
A resolved issue should be retested; a known issue may still need avoidance or reporting.
- 3Follow the affected page
Use the Stage 4, Handbook, Avatar, or Tech Chip guide for the player-facing decision.
Post-launch patch timeline
| Version | Date | Player-facing changes |
|---|---|---|
| v1.0.16.0 | 2026-08-05 | Revamped difficulty-specific leaderboards returned; maximum level significantly increased; Final Result DPS display, tutorial-guide interaction, volume settings, and stability improved |
| v1.0.15.0 | 2026-07-31 | Branding added; three missing Handbook chips added to play; Piercing Damage Upgrade removed; Cycle of Pain UI and Warehouse over-capacity swapping fixed |
| v1.0.13.0 + v1.0.14.0 | 2026-07-29 | Inventory name sorting, stability, Handbook achievements, equipment and warehouse loss, quests, true ending, Stage 2 to 4 boss rebalance; no separate v1.0.14.0 list in the post |
| v1.0.12.0 | 2026-07-23 | Inventory duplication, Tech Chip descriptions and Energy Exchange, Fate Editor gamepad navigation, King of Charge display, UI freeze, Final Lesson |
| v1.0.11.0 | 2026-07-22 | Progression, inventory, Handbook, Slot Modules, stats, Score Shop, Linux intro crash, leaderboard temporarily removed |
| v1.0.10.0 | 2026-07-19 | Final-boss progression, Stage 3 rewards, Blossom Blade crashes, item acquisition, named equipment fixes |
| v1.0.9.0 | 2026-07-18 | Spawn and timer blockers, language crash, reload and LUCK fixes, Frost Moon Hacker and Intuitive Observer |
| v1.0.8.0 | 2026-07-16 | Crash fix for specific boss fights |
| v1.0.6.0 | 2026-07-15 | Inventory, Stage 4, autosave, Slow Mode, projectile performance, and boss-crash fixes |
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- 04Update game
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The live official launch trailer from the Flyway Games playlist.
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FAQ
What is the latest patch covered here?
The latest official patch checked is v1.0.16.0, published August 5, 2026.
What changed in v1.0.16.0?
Revamped leaderboards returned with separate difficulty boards and multi-difficulty listings, the maximum level was significantly increased, Final Result weapon DPS overlap was adjusted, and stability, tutorial-guide interaction, and volume-setting issues were fixed.
What changed for Tech Chips in v1.0.15.0?
Branding was added, Cycle of Pain's UI values were fixed, Death by Boiling Oil, Time Master, and Interest were added to play, and Piercing Damage Upgrade was removed from the Handbook.
What changed for bosses?
Stages 3 and 4 use revised berserk invincibility, damage reduction, HP, and camera behavior. Stage 2 loses one Time-Stop-cooldown pattern, while Stage 4 also changes healing, slow zones, and projectile drops.
Which known issues remain?
The v1.0.16.0 post lists windowed-mode images not appearing correctly and Stage 4 enemies falling through the floor and preventing progress.
Are PC crashes fixed in v1.0.13.0?
The notes say various crash-causing issues were fixed and stability improved, but they do not state that every PC crash is resolved.
Did the leaderboard return?
Yes. v1.0.16.0 restores a revamped leaderboard split by difficulty and allows players to appear at multiple difficulty levels.
Sources
Official first post-launch patch covering inventory, Stage 4 progression blockers, Tech Chips, autosave, and boss-crash fixes.
Official stability update focused on crashes during or immediately after specific boss fights.
Official patch covering spawn, timer, language-change, reload, LUCK, Frost Moon Hacker, Intuitive Observer, and Sealed Diary fixes.
Official patch covering final-boss progression, Stage 3 rewards, Blossom Blade bleed crashes, item acquisition, and current known issues.
Official patch covering progression, inventory, Handbook, Tech Chips, stats, Linux stability, Score Shop rewards, and temporary leaderboard removal.
Official patch fixing inventory duplication, several named Tech Chip issues, Fate Editor gamepad navigation, King of Charge display, a Tech Chip UI freeze, and Final Lesson run-ending behavior.
Ascend to ZERO Patch Notes - v1.0.13.0 (+v1.0.14.0)
Flyway Games / Steam / accessed 2026-08-02
Official combined v1.0.13.0 and v1.0.14.0 post adding inventory name sorting, fixing stability and progression issues, relaxing two Handbook achievement requirements, and rebalancing boss behavior in Stages 2, 3, and 4. The post does not provide a separate player-facing v1.0.14.0 change list.
Official patch adding the Branding Tech Chip, restoring three Handbook-listed chips to the game, removing Piercing Damage Upgrade from the Handbook, fixing Cycle of Pain UI values, and retaining two known issues.
Official patch restoring revamped difficulty-specific leaderboards, significantly raising the maximum level, fixing Final Result DPS display overlap, tutorial-guide interaction, volume-setting behavior, and general stability while retaining two known issues.
Chrono Dispatch - A Thank-You from the Dev Team & Roadmap Reveal
Flyway Games / Steam / accessed 2026-08-02
Official post-launch roadmap covering summer v1.1.0, fall v1.2.0 and v1.3.0, winter v1.4.0, plus ongoing fixes, balance, performance, and quality-of-life work. Schedule and details are explicitly subject to change.
Official PC crash notice with DirectX 11 launch options, Steam GPU-rendering steps, and reporting information.