The 1.12 update solidified several "prestige" and endgame mechanics introduced in the final months of the game's support: Ascension (Prestige) System:
: Ensuring that the first and only multiplayer experience in the God of War series remained functional for the community of Spartans and Trojans who continued to battle long after Kratos's single-player journey ended.
For the archivists and developers reading this, here are the raw details: God Of War Ascension 1.12 Update Pkg
Here is where the deep melancholy of the 1.12 update sets in. On August 27, 2015, just two years after that update dropped, the multiplayer servers for God of War: Ascension were shut down.
Since 1.12 is the final version, it includes all content and fixes introduced in earlier major updates: Since 1
The 1.12 update for God of War: Ascension was released on April 16, 2013, for the PlayStation 3. This update aimed to improve the overall gaming experience, addressing various issues and adding new features.
Here's a breakdown of the features and changes included in the update: Since 1.12 is the final version
: Version 1.12 is required to bypass the infinite black screen error that occurs at launch in RPCS3.