About This Demo

Kaerun: The First Awakening

Every discovery brings the past closer to the surface.

Your expedition begins at the Asterveen Field Institute (AFI), a research hub dedicated to uncovering the forgotten history of the island.

From here, venture into the wilderness of Asterveen, where ancient structures, mysterious artefacts, and traces of a forgotten civilization await those willing to explore.

Kaerun: The First Awakening offers a first glimpse into the world of Kaerun, an atmospheric, exploration-driven archaeological adventure where curiosity, observation, and discovery guide your journey.

Explore a Forgotten World

Travel through natural landscapes, wooded paths, and ancient archaeological locations. Take your time, observe your surroundings, and discover what remains hidden across the island.

Uncover Ancient Mysteries

Investigate discoveries, examine artefacts, and gradually reconstruct fragments of Asterveen's forgotten history through your expedition journal.

Solve Environmental Puzzles

Ancient stone formations and forgotten structures hold secrets. Use observation, exploration, and logical thinking to uncover their meaning and unlock new discoveries.

Document Your Expedition

Record your findings in your journal, follow your investigations, and begin developing your expedition skills as you explore.

What to Expect in This Demo

• An introduction to the Asterveen Field Institute (AFI).

• Exploration of the opening regions of Asterveen.

• Archaeological discoveries and environmental storytelling.

• Ancient puzzles and hidden locations.

• An expedition journal, research activities, and progression systems.

• A peaceful, atmospheric adventure focused on curiosity rather than combat.

Your Expedition Is Only Beginning

The First Awakening represents the opening chapter of a much larger journey. Beyond the demo, new regions, deeper mysteries, and an expanding world of archaeological discoveries await.

The island remembers. Will you uncover its story?

Wishlist Kaerun on Steam and follow the development of the full adventure.

AI Generated Content Disclosure

The developers describe how their game uses AI Generated Content like this:

Generative AI was used only for selected pre-generated concept and marketing materials during development. These materials are reviewed and edited by the developer before use. No generative AI is used during gameplay, and the game does not generate live text, images, audio, code, or other player-facing content.