Kaku: Ancient Seal puts players in the role of a young primitive child, Kaku, who’s tasked with going on a journey across a sprawling continent. Accompanied by your pet pig, you’ll have to brave the four elemental regions - Flaming Mountain, Dragon Bone Desert, Misty Swamp, and Windy Snow Field - and conquer their lords if you’re to fulfill your destiny. Most importantly, you’ll have to find food, since your pig pal isn’t for eating.

A mysterious continent, a pig, a young hero - are you ready for this great adventure？Kaku has lived alone on a snowy mountaintop for years, always dreaming about the world that lay beyond. Now, the ancient keeper from the mysterious ruins told him that it’s his destiny to go on a continent-spanning adventure with a pig. He can’t stop imagining what he’ll find in the outside world. Maybe some legendary creatures are waiting for him? Will they be good and kind, or snippy and inimical? Perhaps he’ll find trouble with other tribes? But he’ll never know unless he sets foot on this journey. For now, the only thing he needs to worry about is how to communicate with a pig, and how to fill his belly since that pig isn’t for eating.

Through the ages, the landform of this continent has evolved under the effects of the four elements. Now known as Flaming Mountain, Dragon Bone Desert, Misty Swamp, and Windy Snow Field, each region is gorgeously realized with expressive 3D characters occupying more realistic environments. Utilizing a variety of animation styles, KAKU: Ancient Seal’s ancient elemental continent is full of mysterious, fantastic appeal.

After a year of polishing in Steam Early Access, developer BINGOBELL announced that the full release version of Kaku: Ancient Seal will be launched for PC (Steam) on July 12th, starting at $24.99 with a two week-long discount price of $18.70.

PS5 and Xbox Series X/S versions are in development and coming at a later date (TBD).

Following extensive rounds of internal and player beta testing, the full version now offers well beyond 30 hours of content.

Delve into a reimagined adventure with our redesigned protagonist, accompanied by new content including open-world gameplay, a dynamic runestone system, a transformation system, and the enigmatic Realm of Ruins. Additionally, meticulous sound effects, controls, UI, and performance optimisations have been implemented. Together, these enhancements offer a fresh experience that ensures even returning players will be amazed.

What's New & Improved?

1. Four expansive maps

Explore the diverse landscapes and terrains of the Flame Mountains, Dragonbone Desert, Misty Swamps, and Howling Snowfield. Each continent boasts its own unique features, from lush forests and towering volcanoes to sprawling plains and icy glaciers, ensuring a breathtaking journey filled with untold wonders.

2. Revamped combat mechanics - Three unique styles

Compared to the Early Access version's combat system, the Full Release has removed less practical skills, optimized the fluidity of actions, combat pacing, and other details, and redesigned the UI of the skill tree. Additionally, almost all skills have added two enhanced branches, which players unlock by engaging in combat throughout the game.

The main-hand weapon, off-hand armblade, and ranged slingshot will have more unique skill styles, each with their own advantages and disadvantages. However, players can switch to another combat style at any time, and get all resources refunded. Try out all the elemental abilities that come with your divine powers!

3. Unlock Divine Powers

Embody the incarnation of Saga the Creator in epic battles, and unleash your mighty attacks that will stop your opponents in their tracks. ​ Reclaim the Blank Stele to unlock even more transfiguration techniques that give additional boosts and let loose with wide-range attacks which deal dazzling amounts of damage.

4. Epic Boss Battles

Venture into hidden corners of the continent to confront the leaders of the Elemental Temples. Face the relentless roaming lords of the wilderness who ruthlessly repel every intruder. In the lost outer realm, an ultimate darkness seeks to plunge the world into chaos. Commanding the power of all elements, this adversary stands as the most formidable challenge you will face.

5. Equipment & Rune Stones Create Infinite Possibilities

All equipment has been completely revamped, featuring more distinct attributes. New embeddable rune stones, which interact with each other, open up endless possibilities for customization. Obtain a wide array of equipment, accessories, and rune stones by defeating bosses and exploring maps. Freely combine and match them to master your unique combat style and push beyond your limits!

6. The New Realm of Ruins is waiting for you

Saga The Creator has unveiled the Realms of Ruins amidst all the chaos, featuring numerous underground ruins shaped by elemental powers. Inside, you'll encounter diverse trials, including puzzles, timed challenges, mazes, and battles. The powers and treasures left behind by Saga await your discovery.

7. Dynamic Wilderness Gameplay

Dive into an open world brimming with interactive elements and fresh side quests. Hunt down the elusive claws scattered across the land, unearth hidden treasures beneath ghost-faced trees, and blast through obstacles with bomb flowers while dodging angry bee swarms. These new features add unexpected twists and turns to your epic journey.

There are many ruins hiding somewhere on this continent, and many people have coveted the treasures deep within them, but no one knows where they are anymore. Now, you are standing at the entrance of the ageless mysteries: do you have the courage to take on these challenges?

Create your own arsenal. Equip stone, wood, or metal swords and shields, along with a slingshot and other ranged weaponry. Remember to tailor your arsenal ahead of each boss fight, as tougher foes will require the right tools for the job.

Kaku: Ancient Seal is coming to PC (Steam) on July 12, 2024, followed by PS5 and Xbox Series X|S at a later time.