[9.8.6 “Horizon”] - January 22, 2026
This release of Ascendara introduces end to end encrypted remote management for Ascend users, allowing you to control downloads from your mobile device or any browser. Remotely pause, resume, or end downloads, securely monitor your download queue, and view your friends downloads and in-game activity. Includes realtime Ascend chats functionality, fixed friend management, and critical fixes for settings and backup reliability.
➕ Additions
- Mobile webapp for Ascend users to manage downloads remotely
- Remote control for ongoing downloads allowing pausing, resuming and ending downloads
- View what friends are currently downloading and playing
- End-to-end encryption for all remote download management and friend activity
- Realtime Ascend chats and read receipts
🐛 Bug Fixes
- Empty download directory preventing settings from loading
- Friend request status across Ascend tabs
- Private account not setting on Ascend
- Searching and friending yourself on Ascend
- Download speed calculations after resuming downloads
- Cloud backups requiring Ascend even if user has it
🔨 Improvements
- Text colors and classes around the app
- Feature showcase for Ascend
- Reorder queued downloads
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