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Departure Gate Studios Ltd, Ascendle® and Ascendle Arena®.

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Studio

Departure Gate Studios Ltd

Independent UK puzzle-game studio

Google Play

1 November 2026

Scheduled launch

Ascendle Arena®

In development

Anticipated launch: 1 February 2027

Journalist access

Pre-launch Arena access

Access codes available on request

Press resources

Background material, reference documents and editorial context.

Fact sheet

Ascendle® - At a Glance

A concise two-page reference covering the studio, product, launch status, commercial model and key systems.

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Long-form reference

Ascendle® Press FAQ

Detailed background on the game, five-level format, player experience, commercial model, studio and Ascendle Arena®.

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Editorial background

Story Angles & Editorial Themes

Product context and broader editorial themes around the five-level format, streak design, word fairness, player control, Skill and Luck, commercial philosophy, the founder story and Ascendle Arena®.

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Media assets

Current product imagery and approved logos for editorial use.

Press imagery

Ascendle® Image Library

Gameplay, AscendlePAD™, Dictionary, Run Review, AscendleIQ™, RouteLAB™, Calendar Vault, Rewards & Milestones, statistics and sharing.

View image library - 27 press-ready PNGs

Press contact

Wendy Ehoff
Departure Gate Studios Ltd
press@departuregatestudios.com

Journalists seeking additional imagery, review access, Ascendle Arena® pre-launch access or interview requests are welcome to contact us directly.