Ragesquid's Descenders Next expands on the downhill biking mechanics of its predecessor, Descenders, by incorporating snowboarding and mountain-boarding. The game launched in early access in July, but updates have been infrequent, raising concerns about its development. A recent multiplayer-focused patch was released, addressing challenges faced during console development and the complexity of creating the multiplayer experience. Player engagement has been low, with a peak of 169 players compared to the original's 1,954, and current daily concurrent players at just four for Descenders Next versus 613 for the original. Ragesquid also released a significant update for the original Descenders, adding new maps and modes after a year of silence. Both games are available on Game Pass, contributing to over half a million players for Descenders Next. The recent multiplayer update for Descenders Next includes three game modes from the original and custom lobbies for private sessions. Future developments for Descenders Next are planned for 2026, including a career mode and a new map. Currently, Descenders is discounted by 75% to .87, and Descenders Next is 15% off at .24, with promotions ending on December 15.