The Ascend Machinima Universe

The Ascend Machinima Universe (AMU) is the linear series of narrative productions by Ascend Hyperion that share a singular timeline and sequence of events. Any title in the AMU may share a varying degree of inter-connectivity with others and the influence of one production might be more relevant to some than others as well.

Not all Machinima created by Ascend Hyperion are canon within the AMU.

Ascend Machinima Universe
Below is a list of all current and planned Ascend Machinima production, canon within the AMU.

''Please note, titles marked with **, have not released yet. dates provided represent projected release dates.''
 * Last Man Standing (Nov 2017)
 * Huntress (March 2018)
 * DEEP (April 2018)
 * Lineage: Huntress Volume II (March 2019)
 * Origin (May 2019)
 * Viper (Summer 2019)**
 * Glass End (Summer 2019)**
 * Unnamed Patron Team Machinima (Fall 2019)
 * The Final Target: Huntress Volume III (Fall 2019)

Timeline
The AMU represents a series of productions with interconnected narratives. These narratives however, are not produced in a linear fashion relative to the order in which they happen.

A detailed timeline with included plot synopsis's can be found on the page: Timeline

Non-Canon Ascend Machinima Productions
The following is a list of Machinima created by Ascend Hyperion that do not exist within the same timeline as the official AMU.
 * Ring World (Aug 2017)
 * Solar (Oct 2017)

Receptions
As of June 2018, there have been five Machinima productions under the Ascend Machinima banner. Combined, the titles have reigned in an array of praise and criticism, coupled with an interested and growing viewer base.

The renown Machinima producer, KnightmareFilmz, praised the visual story telling elements in Last Man Standing, a sentiment that was reaffirmed among other viewers.

Starfall Studios and Storm Legacy Studios placed high marks on DEEP for it's visual effects and style. Despite being marketed as a short, many viewers posted a demand for more, claiming the short was cut too short.

Huntress, the most viewed AMU production was met with both high praise and care criticism after it's release. Many viewers noted high marks, citing that the film was well executed and fun to watch. Other criticisms revolved around missteps in production made clear in the final cut. These included minor audio bugs. Others commented on how they would like to see the scene pacing be adjusted especially during action sequences.

The production was overall met with high praise, receiving promotion and attention around the Machinima community including a feature in Machinima Weekly within the Creator's Network.